News Category: Kids

                  Family Place at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library is the place to be! During our last session, we did many fun activities such as free play stations, stories, songs, and crafts....

This week at school, our Lil' Library Learners used a parachute after our lesson! We learned that using a parachute is lots of fun. As part of this activity, we had to try and keep a stuffed animal from falling off the...

Try out of free collection of tools to make homework easier! Having trouble with your Math homework?  Not sure if your paper has all the commas in the right place?  Can't find that last piece of information for your presentation?...

In honor of Scranton Reads, the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be hosting the Tales to Chill your Bones Film Festival  on Sundays during the month of October. The films will be shown in the Children's Library community room at 2:30....

See photos from this event! [caption id="attachment_5408" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We added delicious toppings![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5407" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We love using glue sticks![/caption] Last week, children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library made a pizza craft during Family Place. This program...

See a photo of our class! Tuesdays are school days at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library and if you're 4 or 5 years old, then you may join us! Lil' Library Learners is a program specially designed for children who...

See photos of our crafts! Last Friday, children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library participated in Crafternoon by making paper bag scarecrows! All enjoyed this time of crafting. Each Friday from 3:00-4:30, materials to create a unique craft are provided....

[caption id="attachment_5385" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Check out these banned books![/caption] This week we're celebrating our freedom to read at Library Express! Stop by to browse our collection of Banned Books in this special display.

See photos from this event! [caption id="attachment_5393" align="aligncenter" width="300"] I like using paint![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5394" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Messy hands![/caption] Last Tuesday kids joined together to learn about and celebrate Johnny Appleseed. We read stories about Johnny Appleseed and other stories...

The Lackawanna County Children's Library attended the Penn State Health fair on Saturday September 20. Library representatives gave out free books and library information to promote reading as a healthy and important part of a child's lifestyle. There was also an...