Lackawanna County Library System

10/16/2026

🧼 Join local artisan Nika Fajnorova at Abington Community Library on Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 P.M. for a fun and festive Halloween Soap Workshop where attendees will make two bars of your own Halloween soap to take home. $35 Materials Fee. For Adults. Registration is required in person, with payment due at the time of registration.

10/15/2026

Join our nontraditional book club at the Valley Community Library. There is no assigned book; just come ready to discuss the books you enjoyed (or didn’t!) within each meeting’s theme. And don’t be surprised when your reading list doubles in size! This meeting’s theme is “books made into movies or television shows.” This program is for adults and registration is encouraged.

📅 October 22
⏰ 5:30 P.M.
🔗 https://lclshome.org/event/rebellious-readers/

10/15/2026

Do you believe in Magic, or do you think that the power of Science will reign supreme? Kids ages 6 and up can come to our special show at the Valley Community Library where Jupiter Johnny will try to cut through the sorcery of the magically proficient Wendowitch. Join us for a thrilling interactive investigation into how our world works.

📅 October 24
⏰ 2:00 P.M.
🔗 https://lclshome.org/event/magic-vs-science/

10/15/2026

Join us at the Valley Community Library for our newest Paws to Relax program. Paws to Relax is a calming, sensory-friendly program designed to help children and teens unwind in a welcoming environment. Take a break from the stress of everyday life by spending time with friendly therapy dogs from Companionate Canines while enjoying a variety of hands-on sensory activities.

Whether you prefer petting a furry friend, exploring calming sensory stations, or simply relaxing in a quiet space, this program offers a peaceful opportunity to relax. Ages 6-17. Registration is required.

📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30 P.M.
🔗 https://lclshome.org/event/paws-to-relax-2/

10/14/2026

Curious about your family history but not sure where to begin?
Join Molly Abdalla, Penn State Librarian, for her Beginning Genealogy Workshop. This will be held at the Taylor Community Library on Saturday, October 17, 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. and is designed to help beginning genealogists get started. Register by contacting the library at 570-562-1234.

10/12/2026

We will provide the bag and markers for you to color and doodle to your heart's content. Whether its for trick-or-treating or just for fun, this will be your new favorite bag! For ages 4 and up at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, Tuesday, October 27th @ 3:30PM. To register: stop by, call 570-207-0764 or visit us online: https://lclshome.org/event/boo-tiful-bags/ -now

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Have you checked out the New York Times' recently-released list of the Best Thrillers of the 21st Century? Whether you love twists and turns that keep you guessing or piecing together the clues to solve a crime as you read, we can help you explore the critics' favorite titles from the last 25 years. Log in to Libby App with your library card to borrow one of these acclaimed thrillers from our digital collection! 📱

10/10/2026

October is National Book Month!!

10/09/2026

Join the Lackawanna County Children's Library tomorrow, October 10, at 2:00 PM to paint your own mini pumpkin!

This program is intended for children ages 3 and up. Please register at: https://lclshome.org/event/mini-art-day-oct-2026/