Lackawanna County Library System

Boston Tea Party: Analyzing Key Features, Events, and Ideas
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Katie Leach as we look at the events of the Boston Tea Party in the bigger picture of America’s role in the British Empire and why the Boston Tea Party was so significant in the rebellion against Britain. We will discuss interesting facts about the Boston Tea Party and end with latest battle about tea between the U.K. and the U.S.! Registration required.

Scrabble Group
2026-04-16 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-23 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
2026-04-16 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-23 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!

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.

Families Helping Families
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-17 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
2026-04-17 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.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale Preview
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Preview sale for Friends members. Join or renew your membership at the sale. Annual Friends membership is $10/individual or $15/family.
Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children’s books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 – $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!

Peter Rabbit 2 Family Movie Night
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun evening as we watch Peter Rabbit 2 and enjoy treats and snacks too!
Peter, feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by his adopted family, leaves the garden for the big city. There, he joins a group of older animals, gets involved in a heist, and must decide what kind of bunny he wants to be.
For all ages. Please register.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale
2026-04-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children’s books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 – $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 2
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
An evening session will also be offered at 5:00 PM.

Caring Hands
2026-04-20 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.

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-04-20 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 2
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Teen U.S. Eats
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

A new program where we’ll make favorite family recipes and learn about oral history!

This month we’ll decorate our aprons and choose the recipe for May.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-04-20 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-04-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-21 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.

Always in Stitches
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 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.

Food Fun
2026-04-21 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 springtime treats! For grades K-4 (ages 5-10, must already be in kindergarten). Please register.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome.

Terrific Tales
2026-04-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

LEGO Construction Crew
2026-04-22 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.

Personalize Your Cell Phone Settings
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join the Abington Heights High School Cleo Club (our Teen Tech Tutors) and learn how to make the most of your cell phone settings.
Learn how to:

Select or change your lock screen photo and wallpaper,
Create a special ringtone for each family member or close friend,
Adjust your font size and brightness,
Set up a Face ID and passcode, and
How to share your location with family and close friends.

Following the conclusion of the program, students will remain to answer any other technology related questions.
Email; jdetter@albright.org with questions.

The Healing Methods of Edgar Cayce
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Henry Bieryla for an engaging talk focusing on the timeless health insights of Edgar Cayce. We will explore Cayce’s unique approach to nutrition, natural healing, and detoxification, emphasizing how the body can restore balance when given the proper support. This will be an introduction to Cayce’s philosophy that true health comes from aligning the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. Throughout the talk, we will walk through key modalities recommended in Cayce’s readings, including dietary adjustments, cleansing practices, and holistic therapies designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. We will highlight practical, everyday strategies that individuals can incorporate into their routines, focusing on prevention as well as recovery. The event offers a thoughtful overview of Cayce’s most important principles, giving attendees a clearer understanding of how to apply these ideas to improve overall well-being.

Teen DIY NeeDoh
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Are you a fan of the viral Needoh stress toys? Come make your own using a variety of fillings and help us rank them by how satisfying and squishy they are!

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions or to be added to the waitlist.
