Lackawanna County Library System

Scrabble Group
2026-03-26 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-02 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-03-26 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-02 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!

K is for Keystone
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy a special reading of K Is for Keystone with Michele Demesky of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames Prior to 1700’s in colonial attire.
The book highlights all the important people, places and events that make PA historic and unique. She will also discuss with the children what America 250 means to our nation.
Recommended for ages 5-9.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Teen Game Night
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Join other teens in playing a variety of board and card games!

Bring a game you love or choose from our YA collection.

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions

Families Helping Families
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-03-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-27 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 too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

VERA BRADLEY BINGO IS BACK!
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Abington Heights High School, 222 Noble Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our 4th Annual Bingo Fundraiser will be Sunday, March 29th at the Abington Heights High School.
Bingo will begin at 1:00 P.M. with the doors opening at 12:00 P.M.
Admission is $25 in advance (on sale now at the Library: cash, check, or Venmo @AbingtonCommLib) or $30 at the door. Admission includes ten rounds of Bingo.
Bingo prizes include a variety of Vera Bradley bags, totes, travel duffels, wristlets, and more (retailed at $75 or greater).
There will also be two bonus games available for purchase, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 drawing.
BYOG – “Bring Your Own Goodies” and join us for an afternoon of fun!
All ages welcome.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Little Farmers
2026-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H.
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Caring Hands
2026-03-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.

Cursive Club
2026-03-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

Always in Stitches
2026-03-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

Mahjong
2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-03-31 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, this group is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the Library and the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

ABC Play with Me 6PM
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
Families at Play will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
Note: As of February 19 we do not have a Child Development specialist for the evening sessions.

Hyacinth Blooms- Watercolor Workshop
2026-04-01 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 highlighting hyacinth blooms. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. $20 Materials Fee. Registration required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

ABC Play with Me 10AM
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
Families at Play will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.

Music Movement and Me
2026-04-02 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 through May. 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.

Art Explorers
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, 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 Take and Make: DIY Bookmarks
2026-04-06 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Sign up to receive a take and make craft kit that contains everything you need to make a DIY bookmark using dried flowers and plants!
Kits will be available for pickup during the first full week of April.
Register by Monday, March 30th to reserve a kit.
Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our B.A.M. Quilt Group for a 9 week class. Attendees must commit to the majority of the sessions. A materials list will be provided at the first session for attendees to purchase for class to work on their very own Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt. Basic sewing skills required. Registration is limited and required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions you may have.

Beginner Felting
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Janice Webster as she teaches you the basic techniques of felting, a versatile textile art that creates 3D objects by matting, condensing, and pressing wool fibers together using specialized barbed needles.
A $3 materials fee covers all supplies you need to create a woodsy owl.
This program is for ages 18+
Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions.
