Beaded Bling
2025-04-17 15:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We have a bunch of beautiful beads, so join us and make your very own beaded accessory!
Ages 7-12
How to Register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

NKH Chess Club
2025-04-17 16:30, 2025-05-01 16:30, 2025-05-15 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you looking 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!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Storytime
2025-04-18 10:30, 2025-04-25 10:30, 2025-05-16 10:30, 2025-05-23 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.
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

Library Closed: Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library and the Lackawanna County Children’s Library will be closed today in observance of Easter.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-04-21 10:30, 2025-05-05 10:30, 2025-05-12 10:30, 2025-05-19 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

Pretty Pebbles
2025-04-22 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We’ve got rocks, and we’ve got paint. Stop on by and make some stony masterpieces!
Ages 7-12
How to register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

NKH Book Club
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come join us in discussing this month’s book selection. Stop by the library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection today.
April: One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764, or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Inclusivity Storytime
2025-04-24 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from the University of Scranton as they share books that highlight the importance of inclusivity and kindness, while also providing a space everyone can feel seen and understood.
Ages 4-8
How to register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

LEGO Crazy
2025-04-29 15:30, 2025-05-13 15:30 | 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

An Evening of Scrabble
2025-04-30 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love to play Scrabble? Or would you like to try your hand at this classic word game? Then, join us for an evening of Scrabble at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library.
Adults only.
How to register:

In person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Storytime
2025-05-02 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. This storytime will have special guest readers from the University of Scranton!
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

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-05-05 16:00, 2025-05-12 16:00, 2025-05-19 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
4 Week Workshop
Monday, May 5 – May 12 – May 19 – June 2
Learn how to knit or brush up on your knitting skills at Bonnie’s 4 Week Knitting Workshop! The focus of this weekly workshop will be to create a shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you). Bonnie will discuss what supplies you need and where to get them at the first class.
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Emotional Overload & Lavender Satchets
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Due to challenging times, stress, anxiety, depression and related disorders are on the rise. At this series, you will learn how to identify signs of stress and be introduced to strategies that reduce symptoms, including the practice of self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy.
Others in the series:
Understanding Grief & Flower Pounding/North Pocono Public Library/May 12
Understanding Addiction & Mixed Bouquets/Abington Community Library/May 22
Helping Others in Distress & Pressed Flower Bookmarks/Taylor Community Library/May 30
How to register for Emotional Overload & Lavender Sachets at NKH:

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-05-10 16:30 | 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!
Ages 3+
No Registration Required
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

What r u Reading? An Alternative Book Club
2025-05-17 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
Online

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

Beautiful Bags
2025-05-20 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We will provide the canvas bag and markers for you to color and doodle to your heart’s content. Whether it is for library books or foraging flowers, this will be your new favorite bag! Supplies are limited.
Ages 5+
How to register:

Online
In Person
Call 570-207-0764

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

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-05-22 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a blast as you test your knowledge while sampling some delicious snacks!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Library Closed Memorial Weekend
2025-05-24, 2025-05-25 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackackawanna County Children’s Library and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Saturday, May 24th to Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
