Lackawanna County Library System

Waverly Elementary
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-10-08 11:30, 2025-10-07 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Terrific Tales
2025-10-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-10-08 10:30, 2025-10-07 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library’s mascots, Cal or Newbery!
For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Abington Christian Academy
2025-10-08 10:15 - 11:15 | PA

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2025-10-08 09:00 - 21:45 | PA

Stick Together
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the Library and add stickers to the mosaic to create a colorful collaboration, one sticker at a time.
For adults. No registration is required. Simply drop by to participate.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Knot Another Stitch Group
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE CARE
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Charlene Romano from Compassus on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 P.M. as she helps us understand the types of hospice care available, when to access hospice care, and what to expect when utilizing hospice services.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Reading Skills: Vowel Sounds
2025-10-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you like to Ooot Ooot Ooot Oooples and Banoonoos?! Come practice your vowel sounds with Ms. Meghan with fun songs, games and stories!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tech Table
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Tech Table is designed to help patrons who need one-on-one assistance using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring specific problems about a technical problem including trouble using an app, slow or malfunctioning technology, or questions about privacy, settings, or security.
No registration is required; appointments are limited to 20-minute sessions, and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3038

Puzzle Swap
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Swap your old puzzles for new-to-you ones at our Puzzle Swap! To participate, drop off puzzles at the Albright Memorial Library from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 7th to receive swap tickets, or bring your puzzles on the event night. We welcome gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes and complete with no missing pieces. Feel free to drop in any time during the event to discover a new puzzle to bring home – no registration required.

Storytime & Doodle Session
2025-10-07 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special storytime featuring the PA One Book selection for 2025, Arlo Draws an Octopus, with time after to draw and doodle your own colorful critter!
For kids ages 3 through 7.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Trinity Child Care Center
2025-10-07 13:30 - 14:30 | PA

Mahjong
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Learn About 2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 — 19% on average for individual plans (for people who buy their own insurance) and 13% for small group plans (for small businesses). The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will host an educational session that explains: • Why rates are rising • How PID regulates the health insurance market • How to shop smart during Open Enrollment • What resources are available to help you save

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register..

Carbondale Elementary School
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:30 | PA

Always in Stitches
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Little Visionaries Early Learning
2025-10-07 09:30 - 10:30 | PA

No Preschool Stories. See you next week!
2025-10-07 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Due to the set-up of the Friends of the North Pocono Public Library Book Sale we will not have Preschool Stories this week.

Abington Community Library Board Meeting
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Ryon Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Story Explorers: "There Was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin"
2025-10-06 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore There was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin by Lucille Colandro. We will read the story together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate all things Fall!
This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Adult Gaming Club
2025-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for an evening of Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club. Drop-ins welcome.

Teen Art Studio: Hot Glue Art
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
This month’s Teen Art Studio will be focusing on creating art with hot glue. We will use hot glue and paint on canvas to create a 3-D design of your choosing!
✨ All supplies provided📌 Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.
