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Friday June 1, 2012 - Monday June 30, 2014			Go To Top
		PA FORWARD AND LITERACIES
		The offerings on this list of Library Events are sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic, Civic and Social, Financial, Health, and Information Literacies.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday June 4, 2012 - Tuesday December 31, 2013			Go To Top
		ATTENTION PATRONS
		Would you like to receive through email: Abington Community Library's quarterly newsletter; Monthly listing of library events; Special notice of events that may be of interest to you? If interested, please provide your name and email address when you click on the "Register" button. Thank you for your interest!
		Location: Abington Community Library


		HOMESCHOOL EMAIL LIST
		Contact: Sandy Longo 570.587.3440 slongo@albright.org
		Do you homeschool? Would you like to be a part of our monthly Homeschool Email List to receive the most up-to-date information on educational and recreational programs and events? You'll also receive our month-at-a-glance calendar as well as our quarterly newsletter. Please submit your name and email address via the link provided below to register and we'll add you to it!
		Location: Abington Community Library

Wednesday January 2, 2013 - Wednesday December 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	BRIDGE GROUP
		New members always welcome for this social bridge group which meets every Wednesday. Registration not required. For Adults.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES
		Facilitators provide an educational series and support group on Wednesday evenings for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. For Adults. Registration is NOT required.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday January 3, 2013 - Thursday December 26, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	SCRABBLE GROUP
		Join our enthusiastic group of Scrabble players any Thursday afternoon for a fun game! New members are always welcome. For Adults. No registration necessary.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday January 25, 2013 - Friday November 22, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	FOURTH FRIDAYS ACOUSTIC MUSIC
		Join a bunch of amateurs in the Ryon Room of the Abington Community Library, on the fourth Friday of each month, for some old fashioned jammin' with acoustic instruments. Listeners encouraged. All ages and ability levels welcome. No registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday February 5, 2013 - Tuesday December 31, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG
		Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players who meet at the library each Tuesday afternoon. No experience necessary. Bring tiles if you have them. For Adults
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday April 1, 2013 - Monday April 7, 2014			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	CARING HANDS GROUP
		Do you knit or crochet? Consider joining this group that meets every Monday at 1PM, whose members meet to create items that are needed by local non-profit agencies. Grades 7 - adult.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday April 8, 2013 - Monday April 7, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	KNITTING GROUP
		Every other Monday bring your current project and knit with others for fun and social interaction.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday April 29, 2013 - Sunday June 30, 2013			Go To Top
		CORVETTE CAR RAFFLE
		Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Chevy Corvette. Take a chance on an electric car for kids. Tickets are $5.00 each. Drawing will be held on June 30, 2013, 60 years to the day the first 300 Corvettes rolled off the assembly line in Flint, MI. All proceeds benefit the Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit PA, and will used for parking lot renovations. Thank you Tom Hesser and Sylvester Chevrolet for being sponsors!
Wednesday May 1, 2013 - Sunday June 30, 2013			Go To Top
		ABINGTON JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION SALE
		Need a gift for Mom, Dad, a special grad, or yourself? Gift a subscription to The Abington Journal! Apply at the Library for a 1 ($20) or 2-year ($35) subscription. Proceeds benefit the library. Available through June 30. See circulation desk for details.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Saturday June 1, 2013 - Saturday August 31, 2013			Go To Top
		ON THE GO WITH ABI AND JO
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		The Library would like to invite patrons of all ages to take photos of the Abington Journal Kid’s Page mascots “Abi and Jo On the Go” this summer with Abington Community Library material. Get your mascot at the library, from the Abington Journal, and on our website (www.lclshome.org/abington).
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday June 3, 2013 - Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
		DIG INTO READING
		Contact: Lisa Kozlowski 570-489-1765 lkoz@albright.org
		SUMMER READING PROGRAM for preschool through 6th grade!For signing up you get your “DIG INTO READING” plastic bookbag, sticker, tattoo, and bookmark, PLUS You’ll get a PASSPORT that gets you free admission (1 per child) to great places like Steamtown & the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour! PLUS there’ll be special events at these great places, watch for dates! KIDS IN GRADES 3-6 CAN ENTER OUR BOOKMARK CONTEST & YOUNGER KIDS CAN ENTER THE COLORING CONTEST. (Deadline for these contests is July 13) AND kids going into 4th -6th grades can participate in our BATTLE OF THE BOOKS! Reading Competition. Ask for more information! START READING: SIGN UP ONLINE & LOG YOUR BOOKS!OR use a paper Reading Record and write in the title and author and bring it into the library either way YOU CAN EARN SOME COOL PRIZES! Online Summer Reading Club
		Location: Valley Community LIbrary

		SUMMER TEENREAD
		Contact: Karen Slachta 570-489-1765 kslachta@albright.org
		SUMMER TEEN READ your “DIG INTO READING” June 11- August 3 Simply pick up a book, graphic novel or whatever elese inters you at your public library and...check out 3 items each visit to enter a FREE raffle for gift cards from the Steamtown Mall, Best Buy, Staples or Books A Million When you are finished, you can write a review of any or all of the books ( not a requirement) Either way you are eligible for freebies (like McDonalds Extra Value Meals & a free game of bowling at Idle Hours Lanes) and you're automatically entered in an End of the Summer Raffle for great prizes like gift certificates from the Steamtown Mall, Borders, Staples & Best Buy! To register online click below... & then Summer Teen Read tab on the Summer Reading Club site! You can also join a team (or come with one of your own)and participate in our BATTLE OF THE BOOKS! Reading Competition. Ask for more information! Online Summer Reading Club
		Location: Valley Community LIbrary

	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Summer Reading Club 2013
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join the Summer Reading Club today! Here's how it works: Offical registration for the Summer Reading Club begins June 10th, 2012, but the you can pre-register as early as June 3rd at the Lackawanna County Children's Library Read 10 library books by August 2nd to earn prizes. Books can also be read to children who are younger. Registration and book logging can be done online OR on a paper log. You need a valid Lackawanna County library card to join. Stop by the library to sign up or register online!
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Tuesday June 4, 2013 - Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
		Summer Reading Club
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join the Summer Reading Club today! Here's how it works: Offical registration for the Summer Reading Club begins June 11th, 2013, but the you can pre-register as early as June 4th at Library Express. Read 10 library books by August 2nd to earn prizes. Books can also be read to children who are younger. Registration and book logging can be done online OR on a paper log. You need a valid Lackawanna County library card to join. Stop by to sign up!
		Location: Library Express
Monday June 10, 2013 - Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
		Beneath The Surface
		Contact: 570-562-1234
		Teen Summer Reading Program - "Beneath The Surface" Registration begins Monday, June 10. Each time you checkout items you will have the chance to win prizes. Visit the Taylor Community Library to register or for more information.
		Location: Taylor Community Library

		Dig Into Reading
		Contact: 570-562-1234
		Summer Reading Club "Dig Into Reading" for children from pre-school to grade 6. Read ten books to earn prizes. Registration begins Monday, June 10. Visit the library to register or for more information.
		Location: Taylor Community Library

		Groundbreaking Reads
		Contact: 570-562-1234
		Summer Reading Club "Groundbreaking Reads" is for adult library patrons. Registration begins June 10. Check out "grounbreaking reads, music, dvds, etc. and be eligible to win prizes. To register or for more information, visit the Taylor Community Library.
		Location: Taylor Community Library

		SUMMER READING CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		The summer months will be filled with lots of activities for children and teens. Children can join the summer reading club, and can read the books of their choice. Reach your goal, and receive a certificate and prize. Register at the library or online starting June 10th.

		TEEN READ
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		The summer months will be filled with lots of activities for children and teens. Teen (grades 7-12) can participate in TEEN READ. Read books of your choice, fill out a "Quick Rate" slip, hand it in, and be eligible for prizes! The more you read the better chance you have at winning a prize, but even if you read 1 book you have a chance. Pick up "Quick Rate" slips at the library or particpate online starting June 10th.

		TEEN READ: READ IT, RATE IT AND WIN!
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Simply pick up a book, novel, graphic novel or whatever else interests you at your public library, and read. When you're finished, fill out a Quick Rate Slip at your library and you'll win a prize instantly. Also, you'll be eligible for additional drawings including an Apple iPod Nano 16GB! The MORE you READ, the more chances to WIN. Return your slips by Friday, August 2nd. Open to teens entering Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday June 13, 2013 - Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CARMEN SANDIAGO
		Contact: Terri Collins 842-4700
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

Friday June 14, 2013 - Friday June 28, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	LAP SIT
		Contact: Kelly Pulice 842-4700
		This event features finger plays, music, dance and storytelling!
		Location: North Pocono Public Library
Tuesday June 18, 2013 - Tuesday June 25, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STORY HOUR
		Contact: Kelly Pulice 842-4700
		Various events for this month are:
		Location: North Pocono Public Library
Wednesday June 19, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Wacky SCIENCE
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join Miss Amber for Wacky SCIENCE where you can perform your own experiment! This time we will be making tie-dyed Milk! WE THANK THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Word 2010 Beginning Level 1 (class 1 of 6)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		These Beginning level courses are intended for individuals with a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows who want to gain experience in working with Word 2010. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN OFFICE 2007, EVEN ADVANCED USERS OF OLDER VERSIONS WILL NEED THE BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES. Upon successful completion of these Beginning level courses, students will be able to: explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Word 2010 environment - create a document - edit documents by locating and modifying text - format text - format paragraphs - add tables to a document - add graphic elements to a document - proof documents to make them more accurate - control a document's page setup and its overall appearance, and print a document.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Family Story Time
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This story hour, with fun stories, songs and a craft, is recommended for children ages 2 to 7. Theme: Bugs Call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ALTERED BOOKS
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Create your own unique work of art with a recycled book. All materials will be provided. Optional: Display your book at Pioneer Nights! For grades 4-6, grades 7-12, and adults. Registration is required. To register stop by the library or call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ANIME CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Discuss, watch, and/or draw Anime/Manga. Sometimes we have snacks too! For Grades 7-12.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	6:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		New date for June meeting. Meeting is June 19th instead for June 26th. TAB is a group for young adults to become involved in the community, and express your ideas for programming, book selections, ect. Need services hours for school? This is a fun way to fulfill volunteer requirements. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Word 2010 Beginning Level 1 (class 1 of 6)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		These Beginning level courses are intended for individuals with a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows who want to gain experience in working with Word 2010. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN OFFICE 2007, EVEN ADVANCED USERS OF OLDER VERSIONS WILL NEED THE BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES. Upon successful completion of these Beginning level courses, students will be able to: explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Word 2010 environment - create a document - edit documents by locating and modifying text - format text - format paragraphs - add tables to a document - add graphic elements to a document - proof documents to make them more accurate - control a document's page setup and its overall appearance, and print a document.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Art Project
		Children (ages 8-11) are welcome to come to the library for a great opportunity to learn art techniques and have fun practicing them.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room


	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Minecraft Club
		Children (ages 5+) are welcome to come to the library for a great opportunity to learn some new crafts!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Internet Basics Level 2 (class 4 of 4)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		This final class in the Intro series focuses on: Logging into and using an email account, sending emails with attachments, viewing and saving attachments, downloading and installing software, safeguarding your computer and your identity with Antivirus and Firewall software.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	YA Bridge
		Teenagers are invivted to join the fun, learning the intricacies of Bridge.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	5:30 PM	Welcome Summer! Storytime and Celebration
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		It's finally here! Welcome Summer with stories, games, crafts, and treats! All ages are invited. Advance Registration is required for this event; please call the library at 207-0764 to say you'll be here.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Everhart Reads Book Club
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join us for book club on the third Thursday of each month. The book selection for June is Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell. All are welcome to join. Copies of this book are available for purchase.
		Location: Library Express

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Read with the Welcome Waggers
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		The Welcome Waggers program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. This program is for children who are reading independently. Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. Welcome Waggers are affiliated with TDI's "Children's Reading to Dogs Program". Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Socrates' Cafe
		This long running discussion group is led by Professor Phil Jenkins and each evening a different topic is chosen by the group and discussed. No prior learning is required.
		Location: Community Room- Basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.
Friday June 21, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Mother Goose Lap Rap
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		This story hour, filled with baby books, fingerplays, songs and puppets, is recommended for babies birth through 23 months of age. Theme: Nighty-Night! Please call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	11:30 AM	Storytime
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		Join us at the library for stories, songs and art exploration! All ages are welcome. Advance registration not required.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUPERHERO PARTY!
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us for our 2nd Summer Reading Kickoff with Superhero themed activities! Dress as your favorite superhero or villain! Geared toward ages 2-7. Registratin is required! Register at the library or give us a call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library - Upstairs


	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Edible Science: Ice Cream!
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join Miss Amber for some new Science programs just for kids! During Edible Science we will learn the science behind Ice Cream and enjoy a cool treat. Stop by and have fun! This program is designed for children ages 5-12. WE THANK THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	JUST THE FACTS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Just the Facts is an interactive summer course for high school-aged students wanting to learn how to report the news in preparation for a possible career in journalism, public relations or marketing. Students will be taught how to find news tips, formulate ideas and write articles over the course of three sessions. Student work will also be run in The Abington Suburban upon completion of the course. Presented by Stephanie Longo, Editor, The Abington Suburban. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	It's Friday Craft-ernoon! Drop-in Craft
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		There's no better way to end your week: drop-in and make a seasonal craft with us! While you're here, check out books and movies for the weekend! Ages 3 and up. No pre-registration is required.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	WINE AND CHEESE GATHERING
		Contact: Susan Jeffery 842-4700
		Gathering featuring Wood Winery, music by "Small Change", and art by Mike McGoff. $15 in advance and $20 at the door. (OVER 21 ONLY)
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday June 22, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
		Contact: Susan Jeffery 842-4700
		Join our celebration - there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, music, crafts, refreshments, and story time!
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Internet Basics Level 2 (class 4 of 4)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		This final class in the Intro series focuses on: Logging into and using an email account, sending emails with attachments, viewing and saving attachments, downloading and installing software, safeguarding your computer and your identity with Antivirus and Firewall software.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Crafty Kids Club
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join Miss Amber for Crafty Kids Club today. Stop by between 2 PM and 4 PM to participate. All materials are provided FREE of charge. This time we will make Ants! Stop by and get crafty!
		Location: Library Express
Monday June 24, 2013			Go To Top
		TEEN GAME NIGHT
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Teens grades 7-12 are invited to play games at the library. Possible gaming consoles include XBOX 360, Playstation 3, and Wii. You are also welcome to bring your trading card games too! Teens 16 and under are required to have permission slips to play “M” rated games. Permission slips are at the library at the program registration table upstairs.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Individual Assistance
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 rmaloney@albright.org
		Assistance is available for patrons with computer usage and software issues, and for help with downloading books to an eReader.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Potato Printing For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Bill Frye Family Concert
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Put on some old jeans. Slide into your favorite t-shirt. Slip into those comfy sneakers. Got a pair of sturdy gloves and a hat? How about a toy shovel? We're digging into reading and we're 'getting into' dirt! We're signing along with Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar! For families. Call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	My Buddy
		Children are welcome to come to the library for a great time in peer reading groups for Summer Reading!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	11:30 AM	Storytime Theme: PICNICS
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		Join us at the library for PICNIC stories, songs and art exploration! All ages are welcome. Advance registration not required.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	Lego Group
		Children (ages 5+) are welcome to come to the library for a great time creating with LEGO's!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:30 PM	AESOP'S FABLES
		Contact: Leigh-Ann Puchalski 570-282-4281
		A musical comedy version of several Aesop’s Fables! fOR K to Grade 6. Registration is required. You can register by stopping by the library or giving us a call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library - Upstairs

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	QUILTING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project or if you're new to quilting, bring 3 yards of patterned, coordinating cotton fabrics (1 yard for each pattern), ruler, scissors, thread, needle and pencil. LIMIT 5. For Adults. Please stop by or contact the library to register.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	MONDAYS IN MOSCOW
		Contact: Susan Jeffery 842-4700
		North Pocono Cultural Society's "Mondays in Moscow" with the Nancy and Spencer Reed Jazz Trio.
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

	7:15 PM	FREAKS, CIRCUSES, AND MAGIC BOOK DISCUSSION
		Join facilitator Sue Curtin as we explore an interesting series of 6 unique books. A limited number of books are available as Ebooks and at the circulation desk of the Library. Register by calling 587.3440. This month we will discuss THE FAMILY FANG by Kevin Wilson.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday June 25, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Yoga
		Children ages 2-5 are invloved in a learning yoga techniques.
		Location: Dalton Community Library


	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Story Time
		Children (ages 2-5)are welcome to come to the library for a great time of reading!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Yoga
		Children ages 6+ are invloved in a learning yoga techniques.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Children's Book Club
		Children are welcome to come to the library for a great time of reading and enjoying discussions about books and authors!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Excel 2010 Beginning Level 2 (class 2 of 6)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		These Beginning level courses are intended for individuals with a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows who want to gain knowledge of working with Excel 2010. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN OFFICE 2007, EVEN ADVANCED USERS OF OLDER VERSIONS WILL NEED THE BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES. Upon successful completion of these Beginning level courses, students will be able to: explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Excel 2010 environment - create basic spreadsheets and workbooks – modify and format worksheets for professional and personal use – create and use formulas – work with Relative and Absolute Referencing in formulas – customize worksheet and workbook layouts on screen and for printing – set printing preferences and print a selected cell range.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Concsious Conversations
		Come join us lively conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	5:30 PM	Eric Carle Storytime and Birthday Celebration
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		Join us as we read our favorite Eric Carle stories and celebrate this author/illustrator's birthday. All ages are invited. Advance Registration is required for this event; please call the library at 207-0764 to say you'll be here.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Introduction to Computers Level 1 (class 1 of 4)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		The first two classes in this series are designed for those who need to learn the basics of using a computer and the Windows operating system. The focus is on basic Windows 7 computer skills: mouse and keyboarding skills; starting/logging on and shutting down your computer; modifying the desktop; using software applications; and file management skills.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open Mic with Pat Finnerty
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 akilcullen@albright.org
		Join us for another Teen Tuesday! Pat Finnerty will be here to host Open Mic just for teens.
		Location: Library Express

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday June 26, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddlers on the Move
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Toddlers on the Move, designed specifically for Ones and Twos. 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 2 years old.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.


	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TERRI'S NATURE HOUR
		Contact: Terri Collins 842-4700
		Join us at the new library and investigate the grounds!
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Excel 2010 Beginning Level 2 (class 2 of 6)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		These Beginning level courses are intended for individuals with a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows who want to gain knowledge of working with Excel 2010. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN OFFICE 2007, EVEN ADVANCED USERS OF OLDER VERSIONS WILL NEED THE BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES. Upon successful completion of these Beginning level courses, students will be able to: explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Excel 2010 environment - create basic spreadsheets and workbooks – modify and format worksheets for professional and personal use – create and use formulas – work with Relative and Absolute Referencing in formulas – customize worksheet and workbook layouts on screen and for printing – set printing preferences and print a selected cell range.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open Mic Poetry Night
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 ddemko@albright.org
		Join us for Open Mic Poetry Night on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Bring poems from your favorite poet or your own original work to share with the group. All are welcome to join in this time of sharing.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Excel 2010 Beginning Level 2 (class 2 of 6)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		These Beginning level courses are intended for individuals with a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows who want to gain knowledge of working with Excel 2010. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN OFFICE 2007, EVEN ADVANCED USERS OF OLDER VERSIONS WILL NEED THE BEGINNING LEVEL CLASSES. Upon successful completion of these Beginning level courses, students will be able to: explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Excel 2010 environment - create basic spreadsheets and workbooks – modify and format worksheets for professional and personal use – create and use formulas – work with Relative and Absolute Referencing in formulas – customize worksheet and workbook layouts on screen and for printing – set printing preferences and print a selected cell range.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Art Project
		Children (ages 8-11) are welcome to come to the library for a great opportunity to learn art techniques and have fun practicing them.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Worm Composting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Barbara Giovagnoli, from the Lackawanna County Recycling Department, will show us how to make compost bins for our families with live worms! For All Ages Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Minecraft Club
		Children (ages 5+) are welcome to come to the library for a great opportunity to learn some new crafts!
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Introduction to Computers Level 1 (class 1 of 4)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		The first two classes in this series are designed for those who need to learn the basics of using a computer and the Windows operating system. The focus is on basic Windows 7 computer skills: mouse and keyboarding skills; starting/logging on and shutting down your computer; modifying the desktop; using software applications; and file management skills.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	5:30 PM	ZOOMOBILE Visits The Library!
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		All ages are invited to see animals from around the world as the ZooMobile from The Binghampton Zoo visits Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library. Advance Registration is required for this event; please call the library at 207-0764 to say you'll be here.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Dinosaur Pajama Story Hour
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Wear your pajamas to Library Express and join Miss Amber for a Pajama Story Hour featuring stories about Dinosaurs! Listen to stories, watch a movie storybook, sing songs, and make a craft! Bring your library card to check out books. This event is for children and families. To register, call or click "register" below.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.

	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday June 28, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Internet Basics Level 1 (class 3 of 4)
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 complab@albright.org
		Understanding Website layouts, navigating web pages, Search and Metasearch skills, exploring various websites for specific information. In this class, you fill out the form required for your instructor to create your email address, used in the next class.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	11:30 AM	Storytime
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		Join us at the library for stories, songs and art exploration! All ages are welcome. Advance registration not required.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUMMER STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Playtime (socialization), Stories, Songs and/or Fingerplays, and Interactive Activity(s). Geared toward children ages 3-7. Registration is preferred, but feel free to stop by and check it out!
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Children's Room

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crocheting Group
		Learn to crochet or find expert help for a crocheting problem. Enjoy interaction with other crocheters.
		Location: Dalton Community Library

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Edible Science: Oobleck!
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join Miss Amber for some new Science programs just for kids! During Edible Science we will learn the science behind Oobleck from the story by Dr. Seuss. Stop by and have fun! This program is designed for children ages 5-12. WE THANK THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	It's Friday Craft-ernoon! Drop-in Craft
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		There's no better way to end your week: drop-in and make a seasonal craft with us! While you're here, check out books and movies for the weekend! Ages 3 and up. No pre-registration is required.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
		Contact: Kelly Pulice 842-4700
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	4th Annual Chalkathon
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Come to the Children's Library and decorate our front patio with your chalk drawings! We provide the chalk, you provide the art! All ages No need to register, just stop by between 10am and 4pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAGICIAN BRENT KESSLER!
		Contact: Kelly Pulice 842-4700
		Location: North Pocono Public Library

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Meet AMELIA BEDELIA
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join us for a special visit from one of our favorite ladies! Get your picture taken and have fun!
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.
Monday July 1, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Individual Assistance
		Contact: Rick Maloney 348-3000 ext 3038 rmaloney@albright.org
		Assistance is available for patrons with computer usage and software issues, and for help with downloading books to an eReader.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab

	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Worm Art For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Mother Goose Lap Rap
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		This story hour, filled with baby books, fingerplays, songs and puppets, is recommended for babies birth through 23 months of age. Theme: Night Sky Please call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.
Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Pre-K Story Time
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This Story Hour, with fun stories, a puppet show, and a craft, is recommended for children ages 3 to 5. Theme: Bugs Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Wednesday July 3, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Tales for Tots
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This Story Hour, with stories, fingerplays, a puppet show, and a simple craft, is for children ages 2 to 3 Theme: Seashore Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. If you register for one session, we sign you up for the whole series.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ANIME CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Discuss, watch, and/or draw Anime/Manga. Sometimes we have snacks too! For Grades 7-12.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

Thursday July 4, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM	CLOSED for Independence Day
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		The library will be closed in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 9 am.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Friday July 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Mother Goose Lap Rap
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		This story hour, filled with baby books, fingerplays, songs and puppets, is recommended for babies birth through 23 months of age. Theme: Night Sky Please call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday July 6, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	LEGO(R) CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join our Lego(R) club today! Build your own creation! For ages 6-12. If you are new to the club please pre-register by stopping by the library or give us a call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Monday July 8, 2013			Go To Top
		TEEN GAME NIGHT
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Teens grades 7-12 are invited to play games at the library. Possible gaming consoles include XBOX 360, Playstation 3, and Wii. You are also welcome to bring your trading card games too! Teens 16 and under are required to have permission slips to play “M” rated games. Permission slips are at the library at the program registration table upstairs.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Mole Craft For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	QUILTING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project or if you're new to quilting, bring 3 yards of patterned, coordinating cotton fabrics (1 yard for each pattern), ruler, scissors, thread, needle and pencil. LIMIT 5. For Adults. Please stop by or contact the library to register.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday July 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Pre-K Story Time
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This Story Hour, with fun stories, a puppet show, and a craft, is recommended for children ages 3 to 5. Theme: Dinosaurs Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Art Studio
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000 ext.3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Let your creative juices flow in this open art studio where you choose your project and an experienced artist is there to assist you! For teens in 7th through 12th grades. July 9th, July 16th and July 23rd
		Location: Library Express
		There are 19 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Trucks on Parade
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Backhoes! Excavators! Garbage Trucks and more! The Department of Public Works Trucks visit the Children's Library! For All Ages
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.
Wednesday July 10, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Tales for Tots
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This Story Hour, with stories, fingerplays, a puppet show, and a simple craft, is for children ages 2 to 3 Theme: Construction Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. If you register for one session, we sign you up for the whole series.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Family Story Time
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This story hour, with fun stories, songs and a craft, is recommended for children ages 2 to 7. Theme: Seashore Call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	CULINARY BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Teen recruits will develop basic cooking skills through a culinary journey beginning in Italy, then taking them to Mexico, on to Japan and finally, back home ... America! Presented by Anastasia Wardach, Culinary Institute of America student. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday July 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Tales for Tots
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This Story Hour, with stories, fingerplays, a puppet show, and a simple craft, is for children ages 2 to 3 Theme: Seashore Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. If you register for one session, we sign you up for the whole series.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	CLASSICS DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Read, explore, and discuss works of literature and ideas in the Western Canon from 1500 to the present. Discuss "Spirit of Laws" by Montesquieu. For adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Close Encounters with Birds of Prey
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. Get up close and personal with live birds! Featuring a falcon, an owl, and a hawk! Learn about adaptations, niches, the food chain, habitats and bird characteristics. For Families.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	CULINARY BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Teen recruits will develop basic cooking skills through a culinary journey beginning in Italy, then taking them to Mexico, on to Japan and finally, back home ... America! Presented by Anastasia Wardach, Culinary Institute of America student. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Paws to Read
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join us as we “Dig Into Reading” with some very special visitors —the Tail Waggin’ Tutors! The Tail Waggin’ Tutors are a group of certified Therapy Dogs who love to hear children read. The goal of this program is to create a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the skill of reading. Help maintain and improve your child’s reading skills over the summer! This program will help your child: Build Confidence Reading in Front of Peers Conquer Fear of Being Judged while Reading Aloud Associate Reading with a Pleasant Experience Improve Oral Reading Skills This program is for children who are reading independently. To register, please call 570-558-1670 or click "register" below. “Paws to Read” is affiliated with TDI's "Children's Reading to Dogs Program". Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings. We are honored to work with our friends—TDI Chapter 254!
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.
Friday July 12, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUMMER STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Playtime (socialization), Stories, Songs and/or Fingerplays, and Interactive Activity(s). Geared toward children ages 3-7. Registration is preferred, but feel free to stop by and check it out!
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Children's Room

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	DIG INTO CHOCOLATE!
		Contact: Nancy Burke 570-587-3440 nburke@albright.org
		Are you a chocolate lover?! How many chips can you excavate from a chocolate chip cookie?! Enjoy chocolate tasting, chocolate games, and lots of chocolate fun! Seating is limited and registration is required. Register in person or call 570-587-3440. FOR GRADES 4 - 6.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday July 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lego Robotics
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Learn to build and program basic Lego Mindstorm Robots and compete in monthly challenges. For age 9 to 15 Space is limited. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lego Robotics
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Learn to build and program basic Lego Mindstorm Robots and compete in monthly challenges. For age 9 to 15 Space is limited. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	eBook Help
		Contact: Elizabeth Davis 348-300 edavis@albright.org
		Need eBook and eReader help? Join us as we walk through the Overdrive software and how to transfer the library's eBooks to your device. Please bring your reader or mobile device and any cord needed to connect to the computer. Stop by the Computer Learning Lab any time between 2 and 4 pm for help. The Computer Learning Lab is located in the basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library at 520 Vine St. Scranton.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab
		There are many spaces available.

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Join fellow Lego Fans as we have a design challenge and free building time! We will be building for the Lackawanna County Library System Lego Build Off! For ages 5 to 12. Call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

Monday July 15, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Alphabet Headband For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Zoomobile from the Ross Park Binghamton Zoo
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Five to six touchable and non-touchable animals will be on hand for parents and children to walk by at their leisure, ask questions, and observe animals up close. Come any time between 5 and 7 pm. For Families.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday July 16, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Art Studio
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000 ext.3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Let your creative juices flow in this open art studio where you choose your project and an experienced artist is there to assist you! For teens in 7th through 12th grades. July 9th, July 16th and July 23rd
		Location: Library Express

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Jim Gill Concert at the Cultural Center
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Children's performing artist, Jim Gill will be performing a free concert for children and their families at the Scranton Cultural Center. For Families. Free with your Lackawanna County Library System card!
		Location: Scranton Cultural Center

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Best Recipe for Mud
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Ever see blue soil? It looks better than it smells. Elementary students will compare soil samples from a wetland to samples from a field and forest with Rebecca Lesko from the Endless Mountains Nature Center. For ages 5 to 12
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Family Story Time
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		This story hour, with fun stories, songs and a craft, is recommended for children ages 2 to 7. Theme: Construction Call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.


	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ANIME CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Discuss, watch, and/or draw Anime/Manga. Sometimes we have snacks too! For Grades 7-12.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	CULINARY BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Teen recruits will develop basic cooking skills through a culinary journey beginning in Italy, then taking them to Mexico, on to Japan and finally, back home ... America! Presented by Anastasia Wardach, Culinary Institute of America student. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday July 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	SWB RailRiders' Champ Visit
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Hear a story told by a member of the SWB Baseball Team and enjoy a visit from the Rail Riders' mascot, Champ! Bring your cameras! For Families
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	CULINARY BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Teen recruits will develop basic cooking skills through a culinary journey beginning in Italy, then taking them to Mexico, on to Japan and finally, back home ... America! Presented by Anastasia Wardach, Culinary Institute of America student. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Read with the Welcome Waggers
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		The Welcome Waggers program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. This program is for children who are reading independently. Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. Welcome Waggers are affiliated with TDI's "Children's Reading to Dogs Program". Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Socrates' Cafe
		This long running discussion group is led by Professor Phil Jenkins and each meeting a new topic is chosen by the group and talked about. No prior learning is required.
		Location: Community Room- Basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.
Friday July 19, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Mother Goose Lap Rap
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		This story hour, filled with baby books, fingerplays, songs and puppets, is recommended for babies birth through 23 months of age. Theme: Water Please call, stop by or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUMMER STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Playtime (socialization), Stories, Songs and/or Fingerplays, and Interactive Activity(s). Geared toward children ages 3-7. Registration is preferred, but feel free to stop by and check it out!
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Children's Room

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	JUST THE FACTS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Just the Facts is an interactive summer course for high school-aged students wanting to learn how to report the news in preparation for a possible career in journalism, public relations or marketing. Students will be taught how to find news tips, formulate ideas and write articles over the course of three sessions. Student work will also be run in The Abington Suburban upon completion of the course. Presented by Stephanie Longo, Editor, The Abington Suburban. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday July 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Little Guys
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Little Guys up to 5 years old. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Big Kids
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Big Kids 6 years and up. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Monday July 22, 2013			Go To Top
		TEEN GAME NIGHT
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Teens grades 7-12 are invited to play games at the library. Possible gaming consoles include XBOX 360, Playstation 3, and Wii. You are also welcome to bring your trading card games too! Teens 16 and under are required to have permission slips to play “M” rated games. Permission slips are at the library at the program registration table upstairs.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Mummy Bookmark For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	QUILTING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project or if you're new to quilting, bring 3 yards of patterned, coordinating cotton fabrics (1 yard for each pattern), ruler, scissors, thread, needle and pencil. LIMIT 5. For Adults. Please stop by or contact the library to register.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday July 23, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Cal's Garden Club
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Come check on the butterfly garden, and do some weeding. Learn how chickens make good gardeners! For grades K-4, with older helpers welcome.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Art Studio
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000 ext.3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Let your creative juices flow in this open art studio where you choose your project and an experienced artist is there to assist you! For teens in 7th through 12th grades. July 9th, July 16th and July 23rd
		Location: Library Express


	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	TEEN DANCE PARTY
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000 ext. 3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Dance! Dance! Dance! DJ Amalia will be crankin' out the tunes and refreshments will be served! Don't miss out! For teens in 7th through 12th grade.
		Location: Library Express
Wednesday July 24, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddlers on the Move
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Toddlers on the Move, designed specifically for Ones and Twos. 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 2 years old.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Henna Your Hands
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Explore traditional henna designs and henna your hands with Miss Liz and friends. For ages 7 to 12 years old.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SMASHBOOKS WITH MARIA PAPPA
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Whether you call them inspiration binders, vision journals, or simply a way to collect and keep track of all things you think are beautiful and consider meaningful, SMASHBOOKS (R) are definitely a craft worth trying. Class size is limited, registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - Adult.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Scratch Board Art
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Art workshop with Miss Liz using scratch boards. For ages 9 to 12 years old.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday July 26, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUMMER STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Playtime (socialization), Stories, Songs and/or Fingerplays, and Interactive Activity(s). Geared toward children ages 3-7. Registration is preferred, but feel free to stop by and check it out!
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Children's Room


	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday July 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Little Guys
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Little Guys up to 5 years old. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Big Kids
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Big Kids 6 years and up. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Sunday July 28, 2013			Go To Top
	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	LEGO BUILD OFF
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your creativity and DIG into our LEGOS for the 2nd Annual Lackawanna County Library System's LEGO Build Off! Your creation will be on display for one month. Voting online and at participating libraries from Thursday, Aug. 1 - Saturday, Aug. 10. PRIZE: LEGO Trophy will be awarded to the winning library. Sponsored by library's Teen Leadership Committee. LIMIT: 20. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades K - 6.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday July 29, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Drop-by-Craft
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Stop by each Monday between 10 am and 6 pm to make a fun craft in celebration of the Summer Reading Club! Theme: Construction Hat For all ages Stop in between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	11:30 AM	Dinosaur Dig! Show
		Contact: Nancy Kay Holmes Library (570) 207-0764 grcirc@albright.org
		Field Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will take you on a scientific exploration highlighting the world of dinosaurs, fossils and rocks/minerals. Each year the team explores the badlands of North and South Dakota excavating dinosaurs. This fun-filled show will cover the formation of fossils, herbivores vs. carnivores, basics of geology (rocks and minerals ). The team will discuss their work as field paleontologist and background in geology. The presentation will feature Mr. Nixon, an eight foot Triceratops skull they discovered in 1996. An Albertosaurus skull will highlight the features of a carnivore. Original music, songs, show & tell with rare fossils, a touch of magic, a puppet and the “Dinosaur Game Show” will round out the program. All ages are invited. Advance Registration is required for this event; please call the library at 207-0764, email Miss Katie at KWalsh@albright.org, or complete the online registration form to say you'll be here.
		Location: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch
		There are many spaces available.

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Cal's Garden Club
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Come check on the butterfly garden, and do some weeding. We will make watering cans out of plastic milk or juice containers. For grades K-4, with older helpers welcome.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Teen Style Spa
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000, ext. 3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Learn to express yourself through your style! It's fun! It's creative! Work with professional stylist Rose to temporarily change your hair color, style and nails! For teens in 7th through 12th grade. Parental consent needed to participate. July 30th & August 6th
		Location: Library Express

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TEEN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		A group of teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. -- come and share your thoughts and ideas! For Grades 7 - 12. Registration not required.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Here Comes a Fire Truck
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Spend an evening with the Scranton Fire Department and see a fire truck up close and personal! For Families
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	CUPCAKE WARS WITH JUDY DETTER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		It's cupcake vs. cupcake in a tasty, fun competition. We'll provide the cupcakes and all things to decorate them, you provide the vision and creativity. Judges will have the final word. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		TAB is a group for young adults to become involved in the community, and express your ideas for programming, book selections, ect. Need services hours for school? This is a fun way to fulfill volunteer requirements. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Thursday August 1, 2013 - Saturday August 31, 2013			Go To Top
		CHIGIRIE ARTWORK BY JOAN MATSUI
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Artwork by Joan Matsui on display all month. Chigirie is the Japanese art of torn paper collage.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday August 1, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Paws to Read
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Join us as we “Dig Into Reading” with some very special visitors —the Tail Waggin’ Tutors! The Tail Waggin’ Tutors are a group of certified Therapy Dogs who love to hear children read. The goal of this program is to create a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the skill of reading. Help maintain and improve your child’s reading skills over the summer! This program will help your child: Build Confidence Reading in Front of Peers Conquer Fear of Being Judged while Reading Aloud Associate Reading with a Pleasant Experience Improve Oral Reading Skills This program is for children who are reading independently. To register, please call 570-558-1670 or click "register" below. “Paws to Read” is affiliated with TDI's "Children's Reading to Dogs Program". Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings. We are honored to work with our friends—TDI Chapter 254!
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.

Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM	SUMMER STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Playtime (socialization), Stories, Songs and/or Fingerplays, and Interactive Activity(s). Geared toward children ages 3-7. Registration is preferred, but feel free to stop by and check it out!
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Children's Room

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday August 3, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Little Guys
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Little Guys up to 5 years old. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	LEGO(R) CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join our Lego(R) club today! Build your own creation! For ages 6-12. If you are new to the club please pre-register by stopping by the library or give us a call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga Camp 4 Kids- Big Kids
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Kick off the summer right, learn some basic Yoga stretches with Rebecca Pasqualichio-Sitar! For Big Kids 6 years and up. Registration is limited, please call.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Sciencetellers: Dragon and Dreams
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Join us as we learn about the science of fire and ice by telling the story of Dragons and Dreams using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles and “cool” dry ice! For Ages 5 to 12
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Dig into Fun with Juggler Rob Smith!
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Prepare to be dazzled by this juggling performance! Robert J. Smith, a talented juggler who will be fun for the whole family.Robert can mesmerize any age group as he flawlessly juggles five balls, clubs, fire torches, and rings, not to mention flying knives with razor sharp accuracy. He is only one of a handful of Jugglers that owns and juggles the remarkable Echo® Chainsaw –a true crowd sensation!
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.
Monday August 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Craft-A-Palooza
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Did you miss out on crafts this summer? Drop-by and we’ll have our leftovers from storytime and the summer. For all ages. Stop by between 10 am and 6 pm.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Jr. Battle of the Book Meeting
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Miss Elizabeth is looking for a few good readers to join the Jr. Battle of the Books Team this summer. Jr. Battle of the Books is a competitive reading contest for readers in 4th-6th grade. Library teams will be quizzed on the 5 selected books at the end of the summer in a countywide contest on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The Mall at Steamtown We will be reading and discussing the following books: Wonder by RJ Palacio Monday, June 24th at 4 p.m. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Monday, July 8th at 4 p.m. Touch blue and your wish will come true. 'Why take chances?' says eleven-year-old Tess Brooks. 'Especially when it's so easy to let the universe know what you want by touching blue or turning around three times or crossing your fingers.' But Tess is coming to know that it's not always that simple. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Monday, July 15th at 4 p.m. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Monday, July 22nd at 4 p.m. Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! The shadows by Jacqueline West Monday, July 29th at 4 p.m. When eleven-year-old Olive and her distracted parents move into an old Victorian mansion, Olive finds herself ensnared in a dark plan involving some mysterious paintings, a trapped and angry nine-year-old boy, and three talking cats. Sign up Deadline is Monday, July 8th
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday August 6, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Teen Style Spa
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000, ext. 3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Learn to express yourself through your style! It's fun! It's creative! Work with professional stylist Rose to temporarily change your hair color, style and nails! For teens in 7th through 12th grade. Parental consent needed to participate. July 30th & August 6th
		Location: Library Express
		There are 14 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday August 7, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ANIME CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Discuss, watch, and/or draw Anime/Manga. Sometimes we have snacks too! For Grades 7-12.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	CLASSICS DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Read, explore, and discuss works of literature and ideas in the Western Canon from 1500 to the present. Discuss "Candide" by Voltaire. For adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday August 9, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library


	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Explore with the Everhart Museum
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		More program details to be announced! Ages 7 to 12
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday August 10, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lego Robotics
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Learn to build and program basic Lego Mindstorm Robots and compete in monthly challenges. For age 9 to 15 Space is limited. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lego Robotics
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Learn to build and program basic Lego Mindstorm Robots and compete in monthly challenges. For age 9 to 15 Space is limited. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	eBook Help
		Contact: Elizabeth Davis 348-300 edavis@albright.org
		Need eBook and eReader help? Join us as we walk through the Overdrive software and how to transfer the library's eBooks to your device. Please bring your reader or mobile device and any cord needed to connect to the computer. Stop by the Computer Learning Lab any time between 2 and 4 pm for help. The Computer Learning Lab is located in the basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library at 520 Vine St. Scranton.
		Location: Computer Learning Lab
		There are many spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	STEAMPUNK JEWELRY MAKING WITH LAURA DONATH
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Create one-of-a-kind Steampunk jewelry pieces. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please stop by or contact the library to register. For Grades 7 - Adult.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Monday August 12, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Summer Reading Club Carnival
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		For all those families that completed the requirements for the Reading Program. Games, crafts, food and special attraction: A Bounce House! This is a ticketed event! Complete the Summer Reading Club to earn your ticket.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Do you love the theatre? Do you know all the elements of theatre? Learn that and more this summer with Rachel Strayer. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	QUILTING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project or if you're new to quilting, bring 3 yards of patterned, coordinating cotton fabrics (1 yard for each pattern), ruler, scissors, thread, needle and pencil. LIMIT 5. For Adults. Please stop by or contact the library to register.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday August 13, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		This intermediate class advances students beyond the basics of playwriting and teaches them the finer points of crafting a script for the stage. over the course of seven sessions, students will examine full-length and one-act plays, identify various writing styles, and learn how to apply more advanced techniques to their own writing. Weekly writing assignments will guide them toward their final project and culminate in a staged reading of the students' work. Scripts for the Stage is idea for high school students and recent high school graduates who enjoyed Playing with Words or who already have the basics of playwriting under their belt. Class size is limited to 10 students. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Wednesday August 14, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
Thursday August 15, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	5:30 PM	BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Meet and compete against other teams from around Lackawanna County. The Battle will take place at The Mall at Steamtown, Center Court. Please check the library for details and complete reading list. Get some friends and put together a team today! For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: The Mall at Steamtown, 1st Floor, Center Court, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Read with the Welcome Waggers
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		The Welcome Waggers program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. This program is for children who are reading independently. Registration is required. Please call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register. Welcome Waggers are affiliated with TDI's "Children's Reading to Dogs Program". Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Socrates' Cafe
		This long running monthly discussion group is led by Professor Phil Jenkins and the group choses a new topic each meeting which they discuss. No prior learning is required.
		Location: Community Room- Basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.
Friday August 16, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Free Lunch for Kids!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join us for a free lunch Mondays through Fridays through out the summer! For ages 18 and under. From 12 noon to 1 pm. No need to register, just stop in. Funded by CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity), People Helping People.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	JUST THE FACTS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Just the Facts is an interactive summer course for high school-aged students wanting to learn how to report the news in preparation for a possible career in journalism, public relations or marketing. Students will be taught how to find news tips, formulate ideas and write articles over the course of three sessions. Student work will also be run in The Abington Suburban upon completion of the course. Presented by Stephanie Longo, Editor, The Abington Suburban. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 9 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday August 17, 2013			Go To Top
	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Join fellow Lego Fans as we have a design challenge and free building time! For ages 5 to 12. Call 348-3000 ext. 3015 or click below to register.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	O, THE DRAMA!: A THEATRE CLUB FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES : STAGED READING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Free Staged Reading open to the public. For Grades 7 - Adult.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SCRIPTS FOR THE STAGE: A CLASS IN INTERMEDIATE PLAYWRITING WITH RACHEL STRAYER : STAGED READING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Free Staged Reading open to the public. For Grades 9 - Adult.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday August 21, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Draw With Miss Liz
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 ext. 3015
		Join Miss Liz and create a one of a kind work of art! For ages 9 to 12 years old.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	ANIME CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Discuss, watch, and/or draw Anime/Manga. Sometimes we have snacks too! For Grades 7-12.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Thursday August 22, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday August 23, 2013			Go To Top
	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	If You Take A Mouse To School: Back-To-School Party!
		Contact: Lackawanna County Children's Library 348-3000 x. 3015
		Listen to Back-To– School stories and “If You Take a Mouse to School” by Laura Numeroff, make a craft, play games, and have a surprise visit! For ages 2 to 6.
		Location: Lackawanna County Children's Library
		There are many spaces available.

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday August 24, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Close Encounters with BIRDS of PREY!
		Contact: Library Express 570-558-1670 acholish@albright.org
		Would you like to see a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon or perhaps, a saw-whet owl? If so, join Bill Streeter, director of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for Close Encounters With Birds of Prey, to see and learn about these and other birds of prey. You’ll see six live raptors and spend a magical hour gaining a greater knowledge and appreciation of the raptors of the northeast. Streeter, who has a BA in biology and an MS in zoology, will entertain, as well as educate you with the knowledge he has gained through over 30 years of studying and rehabilitating raptors, and through practicing the ancient art of falconry.
		Location: Library Express
		There are many spaces available.
Monday August 26, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	QUILTING
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project or if you're new to quilting, bring 3 yards of patterned, coordinating cotton fabrics (1 yard for each pattern), ruler, scissors, thread, needle and pencil. LIMIT 5. For Adults. Please stop by or contact the library to register.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday August 27, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	TEEN DANCE PARTY
		Contact: Anna Kilcullen 348-3000 ext. 3041 akilcullen@albright.org
		Dance! Dance! Dance! DJ Amalia will be crankin' out the tunes and refreshments will be served! Don't miss out! For teens in 7th through 12th grade.
		Location: Library Express

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Thursday August 29, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	TODDLER FREEPLAY AND STORYTIME
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join us Thursday mornings and enjoy playtime and storytime with your children and new friends. Let your children unwind with others their age. For infants to preschool! Siblings are welcome.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Friday August 30, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday September 5, 2013			Go To Top
	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	CLASSICS DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Read, explore, and discuss works of literature and ideas in the Western Canon from 1500 to the present. Discuss "A Treatise of Human Nature," Natural History of Religion," and "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" by Hume. For adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday September 6, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday September 7, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	LEGO(R) CLUB
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		Join our Lego(R) club today! Build your own creation! For ages 6-12. If you are new to the club please pre-register by stopping by the library or give us a call.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room

	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Friday September 13, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday September 20, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday September 24, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TEEN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		A group of teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. -- come and share your thoughts and ideas! For Grades 7 - 12. Registration not required.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday September 25, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		TAB is a group for young adults to become involved in the community, and express your ideas for programming, book selections, ect. Need services hours for school? This is a fun way to fulfill volunteer requirements. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Thursday September 26, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday September 27, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday October 4, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday October 5, 2013			Go To Top
	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Monday October 7, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	CLASSICS DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Read, explore, and discuss works of literature and ideas in the Western Canon from 1500 to the present. Discuss "The Social Contract" and "Emile" by Rousseau. For adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday October 11, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday October 18, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday October 19, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Fall Book and Bake Sale
		Contact: 563-2014
		We will hold our Fall Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 3 PM. We have a large selection of excellent adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction at low prices, plus an unusual selection of magazines, paperbacks, recordings and some surprise items! We also have some of the area’s best baked goods for sale. Please call 563-2014 for details.
		Location: Dalton Community Library
Thursday October 24, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday October 25, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday October 29, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday October 30, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		TAB is a group for young adults to become involved in the community, and express your ideas for programming, book selections, ect. Need services hours for school? This is a fun way to fulfill volunteer requirements. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Friday November 1, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday November 2, 2013			Go To Top
	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Monday November 4, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	CLASSICS DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Read, explore, and discuss works of literature and ideas in the Western Canon from 1500 to the present. Discuss "The Critique of Pure Reason," "Critique of Practical Reason," and "Critique of Judgment". For adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Friday November 15, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday November 21, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday November 22, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STORY TIME TEENS
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Story Time Teens presents an interactive evening story time, sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday November 26, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TEEN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		A group of teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. -- come and share your thoughts and ideas! For Grades 7 - 12. Registration not required.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Wednesday November 27, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Leigh-Ann 570-282-4281
		TAB is a group for young adults to become involved in the community, and express your ideas for programming, book selections, ect. Need services hours for school? This is a fun way to fulfill volunteer requirements. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month.
		Location: Carbondale Public Library Community Room
Friday November 29, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday December 6, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	GAME NIGHT WITH WII
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some oversized fun with Wii! Play one of our games or bring one of yours. Majority rules! Bring along a friend! For Grades 4-6. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Saturday December 7, 2013			Go To Top
	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TEEN PEER WRITING GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Many authors suggest that if you want to be a writer, you must write, everyday. Come and write, share and inspire ... yourself and others. Please bring your own writing materials. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please contact or stop by the library to register. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library


	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	YU-GI-OH! DUEL
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Unleash some of your strongest monsters in our duel. Bring along your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and a friend! Facilitated by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Please register with a staff person or online. For Grades 4 - 12. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Basic Literacy, Social and Civic Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library

Friday December 13, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Tuesday December 17, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	HOOKED ON CROCHET
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Bring your current project to this open forum of crocheters. Share a few crocheting tips that you know, learn a few crocheting tricks that we know. Please contact or stop by the library to register. LIMIT 5.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday December 20, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TRIVIA NIGHT
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Be competitive, challenge yourself, and hang out with friends at this Trivia Night! Enjoy a game of Jeopardy, plus more trivia. Bring your friends and play to win prizes! Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy.
		Location: Abington Community Library
Thursday December 26, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	BENVENUTI TO LA CHIACCHIERATA: AN ITALIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		All are invited to join our self-guided Friends of the Italian Language conversation group. Tap into the Italian language treasure and culture by practicing the language with others. All levels of language experience are welcome. No registration required. This program is sponsored by Abington Community Library as part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century: Civic and Social Literacy. Mango Languages
		Location: Abington Community Library
Friday December 27, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	ANIME MANGA CLUB
		Contact: Circulation Desk 570-587-3440
		Join us for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring along a friend. No registration necessary. For Grades 7 - 12.
		Location: Abington Community Library

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