Lackawanna County Library System

Terrific Tales
2025-10-29 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Keystone Place Apartments (Dickson City)
2025-10-29 12:30 - 13:30 | 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.
Located at:
375 Main Ave.
Dickson City, PA

Goodwill North
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Located at:
1539 North Main Ave
Scranton, PA

Movie: Materialists
2025-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “Materialists.” A matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated when she falls into a toxic love triangle that threatens her clients. Directed by Celine Strong (Past Lives).
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pa 18509
570-348-3000

BOO-tiful Bags
2025-10-29 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 trick-or-treating or just for fun, this will be your new favorite bag! Supplies are limited.
For kids ages 4 and up.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-10-29 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Eric Mintel Investigates
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Do you believe in ghosts?
Join renowned paranormal investigator Eric Mintel for an exclusive presentation at North Pocono Public Library featuring chilling video clips and compelling evidence of the unexplained. This immersive experience dives deep into local legends and true encounters from Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, and beyond, including ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, and more.
Discover what’s lurking in our own backyard as the EMI team shares real footage and firsthand accounts of otherworldly phenomena that defy explanation.
Registration is required.

Families at Play
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. We provide a fun and play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together and make friends.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
ABC Play with Me: Family Place Parent/Child Workshop will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Madison Smolsky from Black Cat Bakery. Attendees will learn how to decorate vintage Halloween inspired mini cakes. This will be a hands on demo. $3 Materials fee. Registration is required. Registration for this program is currently full. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Stick Together
2025-10-30 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

Bedford Towers
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Located at:
400 Bedford Street
Clarks Summit, PA

ABC Play with Me
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
Families at Play will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
This program is full.

Building Buddies
2025-10-30 12:00 - 12:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!

Scrabble Group
2025-10-30 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2025-10-30 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Willowbrook Place
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Color Me Happy
2025-10-30 14:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Color your way to a happier mood at North Pocono Public Library in the childrens’ area! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided so that you can drop in any time during event hours. All ages welcome.
No registration is required.

Tech Table
2025-10-30 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

Family Movie Night: "The Wild Robot"
2025-10-30 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a free screening of The Wild Robot, which is based on the New York Times bestseller by Peter Brown.
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Food Fun for Littles
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun making some fun fall treats! Drop-in between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) with a parent/caregiver. Please register.

Read All About It!
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Newspaper Digitization and Research.
Over the past year, the Scranton Public Library has been digitizing local newspapers. Full of interesting stories, commentary, and jokes, these publications are a window into the past. Join us to learn about this project, what other newspapers are available at the library, and how to use them to research the history of Lackawanna County.

Let's Cook Charcuterie Boards
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of crafting a visually appealing and delicious charcuterie board. Practice making condiments from scratch and assembling a board that can serve as a fun family meal or an impressive appetizer for your holiday entertaining. Presented by Penn State Extension Educators. Registration and pre-payment of $30 (Non-Refundable)
is required to attend. Contact 570-562-1234. Adults age 18+.

Teen Anime Club
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come join us for a showing of Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service while decorating Halloween cookies! Meet fellow anime fans and watch the story of a young witch trying to find her place in the world.

Families Helping Families
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

No Tricks, Just Treats!
2025-10-31 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Halloween is here, and it’s time to show off those costumes! Stop by the Circulation Desk anytime during the day on October 31st to get a treat from our staff to celebrate.
All ages are welcome to stop by.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Trick or Treat Stop
2025-10-31 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Be sure to stop by the Library on Halloween this year! We will have plenty of treats!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Trick or Treat at the Library!
2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1
(Children and Teen Programming)
Get Treated at North Pocono Public Library!
Don’t forget North Pocono Public Library when you make your trick-or-treat rounds! We will be giving out non-edible treats all day on Friday and Saturday. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome.
No registration required.

Storytime
2025-10-31 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

Conversational Italian Class
2025-10-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Coloring Club
2025-10-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
