Novel Thoughts: "Skylar and the K-Pop Principal"
2025-12-30 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s K-Pop Demon Hunters meets Freaky Friday in this month’s book: Skylar and the K-Pop Principal! Skylar has the chance to meet her K-Pop idols, but she is stuck in the body of her cranky 70-year-old principal! On December 16, we will explore the world of Korean snacks and culture, and, on December 30, we will explore the world of K-Pop music and make friendship bracelets!
Pick up your “Lit Loot,” including a free copy of the book, starting Monday, December 1!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed: New Year's
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 2026 to observe New Year’s.

CLOSING AT 4:00 P.M.
2025-12-31 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season.

Closed for holiday
2025-12-31 09:00 - 2026-01-03 21:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 through Saturday, January 3 in observance of the holiday.

Abington Christian Academy
2025-12-31 10:15 - 11:15 | 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.

Noon Year's Eve! Countdown to 12:00 PM
2025-12-31 11:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We can’t believe it, but 2026 is about to begin! Let your littles join in all the fun without messing with bedtimes by celebrating the countdown to 12:00 noon with us! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, and, of course, countdown to 12:00!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mexican Train Dominoes
2025-12-31 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

Library Closed-New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Closed
2026-01-01 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed for New Year’s Day.

CLOSED
2026-01-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
North Pocono Public Library will be closed on New Years Day.

Scrabble Group
2026-01-01 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
2026-01-01 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!

Acrobatics
2026-01-01 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M.
Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).

Families Helping Families
2026-01-01 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.

CLOSING AT 4:00
2026-01-02 09:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for today.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-01-02 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 10:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend.

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-01-02 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required to attend.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-01-02 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
2026-01-02 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 children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Drop In Tech Assistance
2026-01-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available at these times to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

Friends of NPPL Meeting - January 2026
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, January 3 at 10:00 A.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Be a friend!
Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Friends of North Pocono Public Library welcome longtime library lovers and new supporters alike to their monthly meeting. Connect, share ideas, and help plan exciting events for the library like North Pocono’s annual Book Sale, raffle baskets for the annual Garden Gala, Burgers, Books, & Brews, and more!
No registration is required, but feel free to let us know you’re coming if you’re new!

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-01-03 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, January 3 and January 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Our Campaign!
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
Registration is required.

Grief Support Group: Affirmation Coloring
2026-01-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
With positive affirmations and coloring supplies, explore and manage your grief in this monthly activity in partnership with the Library’s new Grief Support Group. Sherrie from Residential Hospice provides a safe, private space for anyone dealing with symptoms of grief to come and find support and healing through community. This program is open to all, but registration is required. Please call the library at 570-282-4281 to do so.

Video Game Club: Mario Party Jamboree
2026-01-03 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 with your friends at the Library! Choose your character, roll some dice, and compete in an assortment of minigames to see who can get the most stars. Who will be the big winner?! Join Ms. Meghan to find out!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2026-01-04 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Bookworms Book Club
2026-01-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month we’ll be reading the Grapes of Wrath. Set during the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath follows the Joad family, tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, and changes in the agricultural industry.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Take & Make Spice Kit
2026-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Explore new flavors and recipes with this month’s featured spice, bay leaf! Pick up a kit to receive a sample of our spice and a selection of recipes to try. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting January 5th and will be available while supplies last. (limit of 2 kits per card per month).

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Toddlers on the Move
2026-01-05 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

Caring Hands
2026-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.
