Storytime
2025-06-20 10:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
Ages 2-6
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Petite Petite Francais
2025-06-21 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bienvenue aux enfants! Welcome, children. Join us for an introduction to beginner French for children. Learn colors, numbers 1-10, and basic greetings in this interactive group. Merci Bien!
Ages 5-10
How to Register:

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Toddlers on the Move
2025-06-23 10:30, 2025-06-30 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping; using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Drop-by Knitting Instruction
2025-06-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bonnie is available to help you learn how to knit or just brush up on your skills.
How to register:

In Person
Online
Call 570-207-0764

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

LEGO Crazy
2025-06-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We have LEGOs at the library so just stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind.
Ages 4+
No Registration Required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Adopt a Rock
2025-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Paint a rock, put some googly eyes on it, and you have a brand new best friend for summer! We have everything you need so stop by and create a low maintenance critter to call your own.
Ages 4+
How to register:

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

What R U Reading? An Alternative Book Club
2025-06-28 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to one specific title? Then come to our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book, a classic or just that book they read recently.
Adults
How to Register:

Stop by
Call 570-207-0764
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Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-07-01 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun.
For kids ages 3 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Chess Club
2025-07-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you want to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
For adults. Teens welcome with parent supervision.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Library Closed: Independance Day
2025-07-04 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independance Day.

LEGO Crazy
2025-07-08 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Summer Intro to Drawing Series for Adults
2025-07-10 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Summer Intro to Drawing Series for Adults! Join us if you are interested in tapping into your creative side through drawing! Learn how to draw with expert artist, Ky Betts, in this drawing class for beginners.
Thursdays, June 12, July 10, and August 14.
How to Register: (registration is for all 3 classes)

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Storytime
2025-07-11 10:30, 2025-07-18 10:30, 2025-07-25 10:30, 2025-08-01 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddlers on the Move
2025-07-14 10:30, 2025-07-21 10:30, 2025-08-04 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge brings the colorful world of insects to the library. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Book Club: "The Alice Network"
2025-07-23 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. July’s pick is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

What Romance R U Reading?
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
In conjunction with the Electric City Love Con, the Library is hosting a romance version of the “What R U Reading?” book club. Come chat about romance books! What’s your favorite romance book or who’s your favorite romance author? What is the last romance novel you have read? Each participant gets 5 raffle tickets and could win 2 tickets to the Electric City Love Con which takes place on August 2.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a blast as you test your trivia knowledge while sampling some delicious snacks!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Scam Prevention for Seniors
2025-07-31 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Seniors are encouraged to visit the Library to learn from experts about how to recognize and avoid financial scams.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764
