Lackawanna County Library System

LEGO Crazy
2025-08-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-02 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-16 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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

NKH Chess Club
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-18 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

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2025-08-23 12:00, 2025-09-20 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 discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddlers on the Move
2025-08-25 10:30, 2025-09-08 10:30, 2025-09-15 10:30, 2025-09-22 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

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-08-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn how to knit or brush up on your skills at Bonnie’s Knitting Workshop!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-08-26 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-13 12:30 - 14:00 | 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 Book Club: "Wicked"
2025-08-27 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. August’s Pick is Wicked by Gregory Maguire. 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

I Love Myself Workshop
2025-08-28 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Jennifer Aleke, a certified Reiki Practitioner and certified Intuitive Energy Healer, will lead us in guided meditation and on an exploration of who you are outside of the roles you play. Find her for daily affirmations on TikTok as @jen.inspires.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Storytime
2025-08-29 10:30, 2025-09-05 10:30, 2025-09-12 10:30, 2025-09-19 10:30, 2025-09-26 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

Library Closed: Labor Day
2025-08-31, 2025-09-01
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed from Sunday, August 31st, through Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day.

Back to School BINGO
2025-09-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Summer may be over, but the fun isn’t! Join us for a game of BINGO with school supply prizes to get you in the groove for back to school!
For kids ages 5 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Interactive Steel Drum Performance
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come out for an interactive evening of music and fun! Enjoy learning about steel drums from the members of the Electric City Steel Drum Project. Take part and play some of the percussion instruments the group brings!
For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Flower Pounding Workshop
2025-09-17 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come enjoy learning the art of “flower pounding,” a unique way of preserving and repurposing flowers. Flower pounding is the process of transferring the color from fresh flowers to material or paper.
Watercolor paper will be used in this workshop. Your project can easily be turned into a greeting card or picture. Please bring a hammer if you are able and any flowers from your garden you would like to try. Paper, flowers and instruction will be provided.
Presented by Penn State Extension’s Master Gardeners. For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Book Club: "Small Things Like These"
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00 | 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. September’s pick is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. 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

Music and Movement
2025-09-27 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early language development.
For kids ages 2 through 4.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764
