Lackawanna County Library System

Horror in the Stacks - The Conjuring
2025-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a viewing of the first movie in the popular horror series – The Conjuring (2013). Watch and discuss! For ages 18 and up only.

Music Movement and Me
2025-09-04 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 of course bubbles. 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
2025-09-04 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.

Boogie Woogie Bop
2025-09-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Lauren Scavone from Music Together of the Abingtons for a joyful, interactive music and movement session designed for young children and their grown-ups! Sing, dance, and explore rhythms together through playful songs, hands-on music-making, and plenty of movement fun.
For ages 0-5.

Book Voyage: Teen Reading Lounge
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our new monthly book expedition will bring books to life through the magic of food. Teens who register for this event will receive a subscription style box with a book to keep. The day of our meeting we will chat about the book and explore tasty treats from where the book takes place.
Our first book box will focus celebrate Korean mythology with the book The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh.
You will receive a notification after registering that your box is available for pick-up.

Open House with Friends of the Library
2025-09-06 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and welcoming Open House celebrating our Friends of the Library!
🎉 Event Highlights:

🍽 Free Food for the first 80 attendees (Library card holders or Friends members)

📚 Visit All Stations & Receive a Free Book

💳 Up to $10 Fine Forgiveness

📝 Sign Up for a Friends Membership

📖 Get Your Library Card if you don’t have one yet!

🎟 Enter Dorothy Boccella Holiday Basket Raffles

🛍 Explore Our Booths:

🍔 Food & Membership Signups

🌐 Online Library Offerings – Learn about eBooks, streaming, and more

🎨 Children’s Craft Area – Hands-on fun for kids

👥 Teen Program Offerings – Presented by our Teen Leadership Committee

📆 Adult Program Highlights – Discover upcoming events and activities

🍧 Secret Garden Ice Pops – A sweet treat to enjoy!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect with your Library community, learn about all we offer, and take home some goodies!

Discovery Seekers
2025-09-08 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
At this session we will ease into the new school year with games of logic, strategy and spatial reasoning. Kids won’t even know they are working on important problem solving skills.
For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Teen Art Studio: Beaded Bell Chime
2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 12 and up
Add a little sparkle and sound to your space! Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon as we design and build our own beaded bell chimes. Choose your colors, arrange your beads, and craft a unique piece of hanging art that rings with your personal style.
All materials will be provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Block Party
2025-09-10 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.

Adopting A Furbaby
2025-09-10 16:15 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Furbaby Foster Mom, Dawn Uscowskas, from Kit Kat’s Mission as she discusses the benefits of adopting through a rescue, making a difference in the cat population, and things to know when a stray comes your way.

PLUS, play with a few “special guests”.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-09-10 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For ages 5-10.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.

Sharon McArdle Painting Class
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Sharon as we paint a wine bottle to add fairy lights to. Perfect for lighting up your windows or patio at night! $15 materials fee that includes all the supplies. Registration is required and space is limited. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids ages 5-10.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.

Thursdays Together
2025-09-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Paper Portrait Art
2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 12 and up
Get inspired and express yourself in a whole new way with Paper Portrait Art! Create a portrait that is uniquely you by cutting and layering pieces of colored paper. No drawing skills required!
All supplies provided Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

National Voter Registration Day
2025-09-16 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop by the Library anytime on Tuesday, September 16 for National Voter Registration Day. Library staff will be on hand to assist you in registering to vote, check your registration status, find your polling location, and signing up for mail-in/absentee voting.
Register to vote- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
Check Registration Status- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
Find Polling Location- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
Sign Up for Mail-In/Absentee Voting- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-23 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..

Food Fun
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food and make some fun and tasty apple treats! For children in grades K-4. Please register.

Seeds of Change: September Meeting
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month the teens will be preparing the Sensory Garden for winter hibernation. New members are always welcome. This club is for ages 12 and up.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

EXPERIENCE ICELAND
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Where can you see towering waterfalls, powerful volcanoes, and icy glaciers, all in the same day?
Join Tony Larioni, Travel Professional, as he introduces you to the “Land of Fire and Ice” and explore the wonders of Iceland.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Terrific Tales
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Pottery Workshop
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a spook-tacular Halloween workshop! Craft your own monster planter or bowl using traditional hand-building techniques—perfect for a succulent or Halloween treats. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and returned as lasting keepsakes. $25 materials fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-09-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-19 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.

Lilo and Stitch Family Movie Night
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Disney’s live action film, Lilo and Stitch, and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Local Author Fair
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Abington Community Library is thrilled to host our very first “Local Author Fair” on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Stroll through tables featuring 20+ talented authors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and browse books in a variety of genres for all ages. This is your chance to meet the minds behind the books and hear the inspirations behind their work. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, unique gift ideas, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday morning, the Local Author Fair is the perfect place to connect with great reads and the people who write them.
Admission is free—come ready to explore, chat, and discover something new!
Featured author’s include: Mary Anne Abdo, Matt Benjamin, Sandra Flynn Camburn, Tara Conrad, Lucia Dailey, Sarah Dawgert, Kenna DeValor, Charles Davis, H. Dean Fisher, John Harvey, Fran Miller Jud, P. K. Kilcullen, Ritu Khurana, Cory Laniewski, Christine Medley, Abigail Myers, Chris Raymond, Judith Rienzi, JC Roberts, Rick Serrenti, Thom Shubilla, Andrew Tolan, Hélène Tinsley, Jo Ann Walczak, and Josephine Woody.
