Lackawanna County Library System

Little Farmers
2026-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Scrabble Group
2026-04-02 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-09 12:30 - 15:30 | 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
2026-04-02 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-09 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!

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.

Families Helping Families
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.

Conversational Italian Class
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.

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.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 11-18
Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect. This month we’ll be seed starting sunflowers for the garden!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Block Party
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-04-08 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 kids ages 5-11.
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.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Stress Management: Shifting Your Mindset About Stress
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Magee Allegrucci for a thoughtful conversation about stress and how we experience it. Together we’ll examine how our mindset shapes our stress response and learn practical ways to feel steadier as we navigate work, relationships, and the roles we care about. You’ll leave with tools you can use in your own life and a new way of relating to stress. For adults. Registration required.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

I Survived This Book Club
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you loved the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis? This book club is for you.
We will discuss I Survived The Children’s Blizzard, 1888, perform a science experiment and make a snowstorm to take home.
For ages 8-12
Please register. After registered you can stop by the front desk at Abington Community Library to pick up a copy of the book to keep.

Interested in more “I Survived” book discussion check out the programs below. Check with each library for their registration process.
Valley Community Library: The Shark Attacks of 1916 – Tuesday, April 28, 5:00 P.M.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library: The American Revolution, 1776
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 P.M. and Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 P.M.
Albright Memorial Library: Hurricane Katrina, 2005 – Thursday, June 11, 6:00 P.M.
Nancy Kay Holmes Library: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 – Tuesday, June 16, 4:00 P.M.
Taylor Community Library: The Attach of the Grizzlies, 1967 – Monday, June 22, 1:00 P.M.
Carbondale Public Library: The California Wildfires, 2018 – Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 P.M.
North Pocono Public Library: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 – Monday, June 29, 11:00 A.M.

Stamp n Swap
2026-04-09 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. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.
