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Sunday with Friends: Balloonity, Twisted Acts of Kindness

Mark and FamBALLOONITY: Twisted Acts of Kindness, is an uplifting performance about Unity, Friendship, and Kindness, using sculptures created by master balloon twister, The Sorcerer of Smiles, Mark Ghia. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.

Sunday, June 11 2023 at 2:00PM

Single balloons can be twisted into cool shapes but when many come together, amazing things can be achieved.  This amazing show is fun for kids of all ages and every show has lots and lots of colorful balloons the likes most have never seen! Stories using balloon sculptures with a touch of magic to illustrate kindness is the key to great friendships. Each child will be given the opportunity to make their own balloon sculpture.

Most appropriate for families with children ages 3 and up. 
Registration is required.  Please call, 570-348-3000, ext. 3015 to RSVP. To cancel, please call to notify us.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

 

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Ryan the BugMan, “I’ve got Bugs!”

Friends of the Scranton Public Library proudly Present: Ryan the BugMan, “I’ve got Bugs!”

What better way to spend the day before the Super Bowl than with a rosy tarantula, hissing cockroach, and other live insects! Join us as Ryan the BugMan shows us all of the bugs and insects he has collected over the years. This exciting program will have you “crawling” out of your seat!

Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 2 PM

 

For Families
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509
lclshome.org/childrenslibrary
Registration is required.
Call 570-348-3000, ext. 3015, to RSVP.

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Children's Library Kids Lackawanna County Library System

Second Sunday with Friends: Explore Predators- Now Unlimited Seating!

The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den will bring along some of their sharp-toothed residents! Meet live apex reptiles, and discover how these large reptiles hunt and capture prey in the wild!

Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM

Recommended For Ages: 4 and up

 

Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18509
lclshome.org/childrenslibrary

Registration is required.
Call, (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015, to RSVP.

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Children's Library Kids Lackawanna County Library System

African-American Contributions to Space

Journey from earth to space with the contributions of African-American men and women in NASA’s  space program. Join Rashida Lovely, educator, and her son, Dahon Lovely as they share their knowledge and appreciation of these pioneers of Science. Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.

Sunday, February 23 at 2 PM and Thursday, February 27th at 4 PM

FREE EVENT for children Pre-K and up
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3000, ext. 3015
lclshome.org/childrenslibrary
Registration is required. To RSVP to this FREE program, call, click or visit us today!

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Children's Library Kids Lackawanna County Library System

Chem4Kids @ the Lackawanna County Children’s Library

Image result for lego scientistLearn how to be a scientist with the chemistry students from the University of Scranton. This chemistry program is designed for children in grades 2-6.
The instructors will introduce basic concepts of chemistry in a fun, non-threatening way. You will be making elephant toothpaste, helium balloon, dissolving a paper cup in acetone, melting a gummy bear, and freezing items and making ice cream with liquid nitrogen.

Registration not required!

Sunday, May 5, 2019  at 2:00 PM
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
For information call (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015  www.lclshome.org/childrenslibrary

 

 

 

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Need help in math, science, social studies, and English?

Your Lackawanna County Library System library card provides free access to tutor.com. Free tutoring from real tutors in math, science, social studies, and English. Tutors can review resumes and papers too. Available from 4PM to 10PM daily.

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Everhart Museum on the Road presents an art-based workshop inspired by the book, “Secrets of Animal Camouflage.”

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Everhart Museum on the Road presents an art-based workshop inspired by the book, “Secrets of Animal Camouflage” by Carron Brown and Wesley Robins. After reading the book, the Everhart staff will help students explore animal camouflage through a hands-on activities.

Friday, August 17, 2018 from 2 PM – 3 PM

For Grades K-2 only, as requested by the Everhart staff
Registration is required and is limited to 15 children.
To register, please call (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015.
To cancel your registration, please call to notify us

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Abington Community Library

Messy Science: Slime

If you’ve been around the Abington Community Library much this summer, you’ll have seen just how many exciting programs for all ages have been happening here! From a hands-on reptile experience to a sushi-making workshop, we’ve had a great time. Our Messy Science series has been a big success, with sessions so far on Water and Slime for both Grades K-4 and Grades 5-12 groups.

Yesterday we got messy with a group of over 35 kids, creating different slimey mixtures. Fluffy slime was our last project, and each child was able to take some home to play with. Check out the recipe below (from http://redtri.com/try-our-family-s-recipe-for-less-messy-extra-fluffy-slime/) and make your own at home!

Fluffy Slime

Materials: 4 cups shaving cream, food coloring, 1/2 c white glue, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1.5 tbs saline solution, baby oil.

Instructions: Add the shaving cream to a large bowl and stir in some food coloring. Add the glue and baking soda and stir thoroughly. Add the saline solution and stir. Add a few drops of baby oil and using your hands, knead, knead, knead. After a few minutes of kneading, the slime is no longer sticky and ready for playtime!

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Children's Library Kids Lackawanna County Library System

Second Sunday with Friends: The Wonder of Butterflies

The Wonders of Butterflies,

sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library

Mari Gruber,  “The Butterfly Lady” will introduce children and adults to the wonders of butterflies and moths using puppets , songs, and costumes. Children have the opportunity to observe live caterpillars and butterflies.

As a special Mother Day’s treat, the Bear Mountain  Butterfly Sanctuary will be offering free Milkweed seeds to plant in your garden for Monarch Butterflies. There will be raffle for butterfly houses to grow your own Painted Lady Caterpillar!

Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Registration is required.
To register, call (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015

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CHEM 4 KIDS @the Lackawanna County Children’s Library

Learn how to be a scientist with  students from the University of Scranton Chemistry Club.

This chemistry  program is designed
for children in grades 2-6. The instructors
will introduce basic concepts of chemistry
in a fun, non-threatening way.

Lackawanna County Children’s Library

520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Registration is required.  To register, call (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015.

www.lclshome.org/childrenslibrary