Lackawanna County Library System

Terrific Tales
2025-05-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Floral Arranging
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Welcome spring and join Renee from McCarthy Flowers on Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00 A.M. to learn the basics of floral arranging and tips to keep your arrangement fresher longer.

This is a hands-on class, space is limited. All supplies provided.

There is a materials fee of $20 to be paid at the Library before the 21st (cash, check, or Venmo to @AbingtonCommLib).
This will cover the cost of the bouquet participants will keep.

Slime Society: Zombies
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Youth ages 10 and up are welcome to join us each month for a new slime creation. In honor of May being Zombie Awareness Month we will be creating 2 unique slimes: Radioactive and Fluffy Zombie Brains.
Please register below to reserve your space. Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Making Books Come to Life with Ms Fizzle
2025-05-21 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ms Frizzle is visiting the library to highlight The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole! Dive into the world of The Magic School Bus, a creative craft activity, and a delicious snack.
Part of the Making Books Come To Life series by the Northeast chapter of the Keystone State Literacy Association.
For ages 5 and up.

Little Blue Truck Story Time
2025-05-22 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a story time featuring the Little Blue Truck! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs, and fun about this beloved children’s story! Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. This program will be at 10:00 AM and repeated at 11:00 AM. Please register.

Little Blue Truck Story Time
2025-05-22 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a story time featuring the Little Blue Truck! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs, and fun about this beloved children’s story! Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. This program will be at 11:00 AM and is a repeat of the 10:00 program. Please register.

Birds of Clay
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get creative and craft your very own clay nest and bird! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to mold, shape, and decorate your own nest and bird from clay.
For ages 6-11.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Understanding Addiction and Flower Crafting
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Library where we will be hosting Penn State Extension and the Master Gardeners in a program about Understanding Addiction and a hands-on flower craft. During the Understanding Addiction, we will provide a comprehensive definition of addiction, explore the intricate relationship between addiction and the brain, delve into the impact of addiction on mental health, and share the personal stories of those affected by addiction.
This program is for adults. If you have any questions please e-mail Mary at mgraham@albright.org
Please visit North Pocono, Nancy Kay Holmes, and Taylor Community Library for other events in this series.

Pen & Ink Course
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our 4-week course in Pen & Ink with artist Leanna Yatcilla. The series will be at 6:00 P.M. on Thursdays, May 22 & 29 and June 5 & 12. There will be a $40 materials fee for the whole series that will provide you with your very own Pen & Ink set that will include Ink, Bowl Pointed Dip Pen, Micron Pens Set, Drawing Pencils, Erasers, Drawing Paper Pad, a Synthetic Brush and more. Registration must be made in person at the circulation desk and payment is due at the time of registration. Payment can be made via cash, check to Abington Community Library, or VENMO to @AbingtonCommLib. For adults.
From historical documentations to our favorite children’s book illustrations, the practical nature of pen and ink has led to its well-known and beloved appearance through the centuries. Now too is your chance to experience the many forms of this unique medium. Through this 4-week course, you will have the opportunity to learn dip-pen drawing, ink wash painting, and classic shading approaches. Each session will introduce a new technique with the ability to practice outside of class using materials, and in the end you will walk away with a sketchbook and a fine art piece of your own!
Leanna Yatcilla is a 2024 graduate from Ithaca College where she majored in Fine Art. With over 14 years of art education, including 10 years under local artist Sue Hand, Leanna’s work has been shown in numerous galleries and published across a multitude of media. She currently works as the Artist-In-Residence at the Waverly Community House where she teaches children and adult art classes. Leanna also designs and plans the Comm Kids’ fundraising events. When she is not teaching, Leanna is producing new art from her studio in Pittston, PA or installing artists’ shows at the Handwerker Gallery in Ithaca, NY

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-05-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Library Closed: Memorial Day Weekend
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 to observe Memorial Day Weekend.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-05-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Teen Leadership Committee May 2025
2025-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens come together to create programs for youth, earn volunteer hours, and more.

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Bling My Book
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Add some sparkle to your shelf! At this glam crafting event, teens will receive a free book and a variety of bedazzling tools to decorate and personalize their covers. Whether you go full glitter or subtle shimmer, your book will be uniquely you. All supplies (including a brand new book!) provided—just bring your creativity!
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Chef Paul Albert, from AV Restaraunt, who will instruct attendees in how to prepare burrata with pickled fennel, cucumber, and strawberry vinaigrette and cheese balanzoni with almond brown butter and parmesan. Materials Fee- $3. For adults. Registration is required.

Grow With Your Library
2025-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Drop in between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to decorate a flower pot and plant your own flower to take home! For children through grade 12. Registration required.

Fashion & Florals
2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Cara Colombo will lead teens (12-17) in a class utilizing silk flowers and illustrator markers to create fashionable illustrations. All supplies are provided.

Make a Zipper Pouch with our B.A.M. Quilting Group
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Barbara H for our B.A.M. (Beginners and More) Quilting Group as they make a Zipper Pouch. Basic quilting knowledge is required as well as a sewing machine. A materials list to purchase will be provided after registration. Registration is limited and required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org for more information.

Block Party
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Staffordshire Dogs: Watercolor Workshop
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor piece inspired by Staffordshire Dogs. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

Music Movement and Me
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and bubbles too! The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Stamp n Swap
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. Registration required. Register below.

Teen Escape Room: Burrito Bell- NEW DATE
2025-06-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all teen sleuths! We have a mission that requires your expertise: steal the ultimate burrito from the legendary Burrito Bell restaurant. Gather the ingredients by solving puzzles, cracking codes, and opening locks, all to assemble that most perfect of cheesy good snacks. The clock is ticking, and you must work together with your peers to solve this escape room. If the timer hits zero before you assemble your burrito, your chance to guac and roll will be lost.
Space is limited so be sure to register. Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org
