Lackawanna County Library System

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-05-04 17:00 - 17:45 (America/New_York) | 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 4
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.
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.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-05-04 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
2026-05-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-12 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
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 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
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 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.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 11-18
Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect. This month we’ll be out in the garden (weather permitting)!
Bring your gardening kit if you have joined us before.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Terrific Tales
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 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.

Movie Fans Matinee: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
2026-05-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a matinee movie showing celebrating 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe. On Wednesday, May 6 we will be showing the film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”
The story follows showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw as they travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers.
Register below.

Basic Tree Identification
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Nick Lee for a crash course in tree identification. We will cover several topics such as tree parts, life cycle, and environment that will help us to identify the trees in our community.
Feel free to bring in clippings of trees from your property for the group to identify. Registration required.

Intermediate Mother’s Day Pysanky Workshop
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an Intermediate Mother’s Day Pysanky Workshop with instructor Tammy Budnovitch. This Pysanky class is for someone who has taken classes before. In this class you will write the design on your egg as well as learn other techniques. Please bring your kistka and beeswax to class. $25 Materials Fee. If registration is full, e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist or to see a picture of the project.

Music Movement and Me
2026-05-07 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
2026-05-07 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.

Art Explorers
2026-05-07 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.

Stamp n Swap
2026-05-07 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.

Families Helping Families
2026-05-07 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
2026-05-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-08 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
2026-05-08 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.

Movie Fans Matinee: Some Like it Hot
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a matinee movie showing celebrating 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe. On Saturday, May 9 we will be showing the film “Some Like it Hot.”
The story follows two male musicians who witness a mob hit and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.
Register below.

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-05-11 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 5
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
2026-05-11 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.

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-05-11 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.
We will celebrate America250 by highlighting American innovations over the next few months.
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.

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-05-11 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 5
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.

Monday Book Club
2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Start your week off with a stimulating book discussion! The Monday Book Club meets the second Monday of each month and reads a mix of non-fiction, classic, and contemporary literature. For adults.

Monthly Selections:
January- “The Hot Zone” by Richard Preston
February- “The Frozen River: A Novel” by Ariel Lawhon
March- “Horse: A Novel” by Geraldine Brooks
April- “The God of the Woods: A Novel” by Liz Moore
May- “Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy” by Ben Macintyre
