National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
School Age Fun Time / Tuesdays
April 7, 14, 21, 28 / 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Ages 5-12. Registration for all activities is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234
to sign up.
Toddler Storytime /Thursdays
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft!
Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to sign up your children ages 2½ to 5 for this fun-filled program. Contact 570-562-1234.
"K is for Keystone"
Tuesday, April 14 / 6:00 P.M.
Join us in celebrating America250 and Pennsylvania with a
special story time featuring “K is for Keystone” by Kristen Kane.
Special guest, Michele Dembesky from the
Daughters of the American Revolution will come in costume to help
bring the past to life. Registration is requested. Ages 2-5.
Contact 570-562-1234.
Paws for Reading
Monday, April 20 / 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Visit the library and make a book buddy while reading a
story to a visiting therapy dog. Contact 570-562-1234
to register.
Family Game Night
Wednesday, April 22 / 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Have fun with the family playing board and card games.
All ages are welcome.
Teen Programs
Check out our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/taylorcommunitylibrary1/
for more programs and events.
Hey Teens!
Are you looking for a place to spend some of your free time? Come to the library where you can study, play games, unwind, and hang with friends while you make new ones. Be sure to watch for our fun
programs that you won't want to miss.
Knock Your Socks Off Bingo
Thursday, April 9 / 6:00 P.M.
Join us for a fun-filled bingo night that’ll knock your socks off!
Hang out with friends, play bingo and win prizes! Add to the fun by
wearing your wackiest, most colorful socks. Registration is required.
Contact 570-562-1234.
Teen Break-In Bags
Monday, April 20 - Saturday, April 25
during library hours
Break-In Bags are like an escape room—
without the room!
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to stop by the library during
National Library Week to solve clues and unlock the prizes hidden
inside our Break-In Bags.
Each bag must be “broken into” right here at the library.
Break-In Bags will be available at the front desk.
Adult Programs
Check out our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/taylorcommunitylibrary1/
for more programs and events.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Workshop
Monday, April 6 / 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Staff from Representative Jim Haddock's office will be at the library to assist with property tax and rent rebate applications. You can stop by the library between now and then to pick up your rent certificate form and application booklet. Please note these important details for this program:
Participants need to have their Rent Certificate filled out and signed by the landlord ahead of time.
Participants must provide proof of income for 2025. (Copies of Social Security, pension, interest, annuities, dividends, wages, gambling earnings)
Participants must make under $48,000 annually to qualify.
First-time applicants will have to show proof of ID.
Taylor Historical Society Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 11/ 1:00 P.M.
Help preserve the stories, landmarks, and traditions that make Taylor
special. Attend the next meeting of the Taylor Historical Society and learn how you can play a part in keeping our community’s history alive for
At our free financial literacy workshop presented by NET Credit Union
you will learn about:
Financial Institutions and Platforms;
Checking and Savings vetting;
Credit, Loans and Interest;
Avoiding and Reporting Scams
Registration is requested. Contact 570-562-1234.
Taylor Historical Society
Saturday Screening
"That Championship Season"
Saturday, April 18 / 1:00 P.M.
Join the Taylor Historical Society for a free screening of the local
interest film That Championship Season and see local landmarks on
the big screen.
Needles and Hooks
Crochet and Knitting Group
Wednesdays / April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / 1:00 P.M.
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn?
Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library.
Whether you're an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.
Free Senior Tech Tutoring / Thursdays /
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Technology giving you trouble? We’re here to help!
Join us every Thursday for free one-on-one tech tutoring! Our Tech tutors
will be available to help answer your questions about cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more - just bring your device and your questions.
Call 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by
United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday, April 20 / 1:30 P.M.
Join us in celebrating National Library Week with a special screening of The Public, a powerful and thought-provoking film that highlights the vital role libraries play in our communities. A peaceful protest escalates into a tense confrontation with law enforcement after a group of homeless individuals in Cincinnati occupy the public library, seeking refuge from the freezing temperatures. Starring Emilio Estevez,
Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater and Jenna Malone.
Registration is requested. Contact 570-562-1234.
Book Vase Craft
Thursday, April 23 / 6:00 P.M.
Celebrate Earth Day by turning the old into something beautifully new.
Join us for a Folded Book Art Flower Vase workshop where recycled
books become unique floral-inspired décor. Registration is required.
Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs
and
Taylor Police Department.
Book Clubs
Taylor Community Library currently has several book clubs that meet on a monthly basis. Below is a description of those book clubs and their meeting times.
Chick Lits Book Club / Thursday, April 9 / 6:30 P.M.
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. We are reading God of the Woods by Liz Moore for our April discussion. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.
Purl Girls Book Club / Tuesday, April 14 / 1:00 P.M.
Do you enjoy cozy mysteries?Join us for our monthly book club where we gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to discuss cozy mysteries (and occasionally ones that are a bit more thrilling). It's the perfect chance to unwind with fellow mystery lovers! Members are also invited to share any knitting projects they’re working on, though knitting is not required to participate. In April we will have a discussion of Yarned and Dangerous by Sadie Hartwell. For more information and to join, call the library at
570-562-1234.
Chills 'n Frills Book Club / Wednesday, April 8 / 1:00 P.M.
Love a good whodunit? Chills ’n Frills is the perfect book club for mystery lovers. Meet with fellow readers on the second Wednesday of each month to dive into intriguing plots and unexpected twists. At our April meeting we will discuss Nobody's Fool by Harlan Coben. For more information, call the library at 570-562-1234.
Well Read Readers Book Club / Monday, April 20 / 11:00 A.M.
Enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking nonfiction? Join our nonfiction book club! We meet on the third Monday of each month for engaging conversation and shared perspectives. Our next discussion will be on Propaganda Girls by Lisa Rogak. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to learn more or sign up.
Literary Ladies Book Club / Monday, April 27 / 11:00 A.M.
Love getting lost in great stories and sharing your thoughts with fellow readers? Then this is the perfect place to connect! We meet on the last Monday of each month to enjoy lively discussions of engaging fiction and mystery titles. At our March meeting, we’ll be discussing The Christie Affair by Nina DeGramont. Interested in joining us? Call the library at
570-562-1234 for more details or to sign up.
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Participants need to have their Rent Certificate filled out and signed by the landlord ahead of time.