Lackawanna County Library System

We're excited to celebrate 250 years of the United States' independence this Fourth of July and all summer long! Explore our nation's great history and the amazing revolutionaries who made our freedom possible by checking out one of these selection from our "Revolutionary Reads" book list on Libby App. 🇺🇸📚

Libby provides all Lackawanna County Library System cardholders with thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines at home or on the go from your personal device. Get started today at meet.libbyapp.com and celebrate the spirit of the American Revolution! 📱📜

Today June 22nd, kicks off the annual Lackawanna County Library System's SummerQuest 2026. This year's theme, "Unearth a Story", offers reading challenges, STEM events and incentives for all ages. Registration is free for all Lackawanna County library card owners. To create your family's track reading minutes and find a full schedule of upcoming 2026 events near you, visit the official LCLS portal.

🪏 Join the Lackawanna County Library System and the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art for “Art with the Everhart” throughout the month of August. Children Ages 7 through 10 will have the chance to act as junior scientists as they observe specimens, create clay fossil imprints, and document their discoveries through imaginative storytelling and art.

Registration is limited. Register at your local Library.

Lackawanna County Children's Library
Nancy Kay Holmes Library
Carbondale Public Library
North Pocono Public Library
Taylor Community Library
Dalton Community Library
Abington Community Library
Valley Community Library

🦕 The Lackawanna County Library System is hosting its annual all-ages SummerQuest summer reading challenge starting today, June 22 and running through August 7.

This year’s challenge theme, “Unearth a Story,” encourages patrons to dig into a good book, uncover hidden histories, and celebrate stories waiting to be found in their communities. Lackawanna County residents of all ages can explore the joy of discovery through the materials, resources, and programs available at all Lackawanna County Library System locations.

SummerQuest participants can enjoy our collection of books, movies, and games plus a variety of interactive events and exciting activities that can help them unearth something great this summer. During the challenge, patrons can stop by their local library to pick up a log sheet that will help them track their reading progress and offer suggestions for enriching activities themed around exploration, excavation, fossils, and dinosaurs. Children, teens, and adults will have the opportunity to complete an activity log and return it to their library for the chance to win a prize at the conclusion of SummerQuest.

More information about these programs and all SummerQuest events can be found by visiting the Library System’s events directory at https://lclshome.org/events/.

Abington Community Library
Scranton Public Library
Nancy Kay Holmes Library
Carbondale Public Library
Dalton Community Library
Lackawanna County Children's Library
North Pocono Public Library
Taylor Community Library
Valley Community Library
Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Teens are invited to come make a beautiful and personalized decoration for their garden or yard.
-Ages: 12 to 18 (Teens Only)
To register for this program at the Carbondale Public Library please visit https://lclshome.org/event/garden-stepping-stones/

Join Experience Pottery at the Carbondale Public Library for a fun, beginner-friendly clay experience! We’ll introduce you to the basics of clay and guide you step-by-step using simple hand-pinching techniques as you create your choice of a cup, mug, or bowl—no experience needed. We’ll take care of firing and finishing your piece, and you’ll be able to pick it up at the library about 3–4 weeks later. Spots are limited, so grab yours and come get your hands in the clay! There is a $25 fee, which is due at sign-ups. Please go to the circulation desk to reserve your spot!

The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile's summer schedule has begun. Here is where you can find us next week. Stop by and browse our collection of library materials for all ages! To see our full schedule visit: https://lclshome.org/libraries/bookmobile/

Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop, or borrow one at the Scranton Public Library , and learn how to write AI prompts that actually get you useful results. We will practice prompts for work and everyday life, and you will leave with templates you can reuse. To register visit: https://lclshome.org/event/prompt-playground/

Stop by Abington Community Library on the second or fourth Tuesday of each month between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. throughout the summer. Our Teen Tech Tutors will be available to answer your cell phone, iPad, and laptop questions.

This is a drop in event on a first come first serve basis (no registration required)