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
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North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season.
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$35 per person. The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The program teaches how to get started with a business, working with parents and children, and key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. CPR/AED certification is recommended. 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. |
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North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season. 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.
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Drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more. Recommended for kids ages 4-12.
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Abington Community Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 2026 to observe New Year's. The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 through Saturday, January 3 in observance of the holiday. North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season. 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. 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 […]
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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. Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts. 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! |
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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. 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. |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […] |
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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
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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 […]
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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 […] 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
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Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required. |
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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. 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
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Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
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Enjoy free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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 Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun! This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
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All Day on Thursday, January 8 (Children's Programming) Cozy up with a craft at home! Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, we are making penguin ornaments. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last. […]
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Thursday, January 8 at 10:00 A.M. (Children's Programming) This fun and interactive program led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6)Â to farms and farm animals. Registration is required.
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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 |
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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.
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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
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Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2023 Martin Scorsese film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Based on a true story and nominated for 10 Oscars, this film follows the Osage Nation in […]
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Passionate about Taylor’s history? Join the newly forming Taylor Historical Society and help preserve the stories, landmarks, and culture that make our town unique. Attend our upcoming meeting and discover how you can help keep Taylor’s heritage alive for generations to come!
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Join us at the Albright Memorial Library for a free screening of “Trouble with Cali,” in anticipation of the upcoming documentary about the making of the film. 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 […]
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This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome! No registration required. Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions. Have you ever wanted to cuddle a kangaroo? This is your chance! Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary will be here to teach us about kangaroos and answer questions. Kids will get to interact with a kangaroo as part of our "meet & greet" experience. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the […]
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Monday, January 12 at 10:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in North Pocono Public Library's community room for a discussion of September's selection — An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena. No registration is required. 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
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Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required. |
15 events,
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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
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Tummy Time is a crucial activity for babies to build muscles in their neck, shoulders, and arms. Caregivers and babies are invited to socialize while the babies work on these skills. We will also include a book and music for a well-balanced program. Space is limited. Registration is required.
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Thursday, January 15 at 9:30 A.M. (Adult Programming) Unwind and reset at the library Meet Rebecca of Nomad Yoga for a free introduction to chair yoga at North Pocono Public Library. Please bring a water. No registration is required. 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 Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1 through 3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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All day on Friday, January 16 (All Ages Programming) Tea lovers and bookworms alike are invited to Pop-up Tea Library, an indulging day of relaxation and literary adventures at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy a variety of tea and snack selections while exploring the stacks. Get cozy and bring your favorite book or pick one […] 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.
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Come hang out at the library for a manga buffet and movie showcase! Find yourself a new favorite series when you explore our collection of manga and manhwa – then grab a snack, take a seat, and immerse yourself in a beloved Ghibli classic about a sullen 10-year-old girl who wanders into a world ruled […]
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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 […]
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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 |
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The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required. |
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This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can: Register for a library card Check out or return materials Request holds for future visits Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned at any library within the Lackawanna County Library […] 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. Community Stop Information This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can: Register for a library card Check out or return materials Request holds for future visits Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned at any library […] |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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 Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun! This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
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Mooove on over to the library for cow-themed fun! This early literacy program invites children ages 2–5 to enjoy cow-themed stories, songs, and hands-on play. Ages 2-5. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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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 When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more! Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session. For children ages 3 through 8 and their caregivers. […] |
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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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Read, sing, and play together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5. Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985.
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Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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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
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Join us for a fun and engaging event about Girl Scouts through the years at the Valley Community Library on Saturday, January 24th at 2:00 P.M. This event is a family event for both current and potential Girl Scouts ages 5 to 12. Girls are encouraged to bring a friend or adult family member who might have also been […]
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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 |
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Monday, January 26 at 10:00 A.M. (Children's Programming) Play and grow at North Pocono Public Library! Children ages 5 and under are invited to join us in the community room for free play with a variety of blocks and toys. At the end of the clean-up, we'll have some bubble popping fun. No registration is […] Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765. Mondays and other days available.
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A Homeschool Program A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H. For ages 4-7. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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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.
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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.
RSVP Now
Free
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 |
15 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
Free
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
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Wednesday, January 28 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Children's Programming) Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for some hands-on, educational fun! Learn about kangaroos and meet some joeys from the Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, […]
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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 Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts. 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! |
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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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
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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
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Support your local library and local authors all at once! Mary Anne Abdo, author of Pumpkin: The Cat Who Plays with Words, and Ty Holmes, author of Tyler: The Unbreakable Kid, are bringing their stories straight to you. Join us for their readings and Q&A session all while enjoying some light snacks and refreshments at […]
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Discover the magic of winter sowing with Master Gardeners during this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to start seeds outdoors using recycled containers and will have the opportunity to take home seeds they have sown. Native plant seeds, soil, and containers will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring their own gloves and clean […] 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 […]
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