Lackawanna County Library System

Mahjong
2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Death Café
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for coffee, cake, and conversation at our Death Café, a welcoming space to explore thoughts on death, dying, and what it means to live amongst it. Whether you’d like to share or simply listen, all are welcome. For adults.

Mystery Book Club
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club where fellow sleuths gather to discuss twists, turns, and page-turners that keep us guessing until the very end.
The May selection for the Mystery Book Club is Elliot Roosevelt’s “Murder in the Lincoln Bedroom.”

Terrific Tales
2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 10:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Movie Fans Matinee: How to Marry a Millionaire
2026-05-13 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for a matinee movie showing celebrating 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe. On Wednesday, May 13 we will be showing the film “How to Marry a Millionaire.”
The story follows three women who set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
Register below.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-05-13 18:00 - 18:30
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.

Lily Watercolor Class with Tulasi Goli
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30
Join Tulasi Goli for a watercolor class where you will create a beautiful 9” x 12” artwork featuring the delicate charm of Calla Lily. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this session will guide you through techniques to bring these timeless flowers to life with color and flow. Explore the beauty of watercolor in a relaxed, creative setting. All supplies will be provided. $20 materials fee due at time of sign-up. For adults. Registration required in person.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:00

Scrabble Group
2026-05-14 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Youth Yard and Garden Safety
2026-05-14 16:30 - 17:30
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for a garden safety course with registered nurse Kathryn Bommer and our garden expert Kristin Armstrong! We’ll discuss how to be safe when gardening and what to do in the case of bee stings, snake bites, and other common outdoor injuries.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Yard & Garden Safety
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00
Join Kathryn Bommer, MSN, RN and Trauma Education Outreach Coordinator at Geisinger for tips on maintaining outdoor spaces safely.

Protecting yourself from injuries,
Wearing protective gear,
Using and storing tools properly,
Managing sun exposure, and
General key practices.

This program is for adults.

Families Helping Families
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
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
2026-05-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-15 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Zootopia 2 Family Movie Night
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our next Family Movie Night on Friday May 15! We’ll watch Zootopia 2 and enjoy treats and snacks too. For all ages. Please register.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-05-17 14:30 - 16:30
This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome!
No registration required.

Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-05-18 10:00 - 10:45
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 6
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
2026-05-18 13:00 - 15:00
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
2026-05-18 17:00 - 17:45
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 6
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.

Cookbook Club
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from this month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection is “Skillet Love” by Anne Byrn. We recommend bringing to-go containers for any possible leftovers that might be available during the club. If you have any questions, please e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00
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
2026-05-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 13:30
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
2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Food Fun
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For children in grades K-4 (already in kindergarten). Registration is required. If registering multiple children, please change “number of guests” accordingly.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:00
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.
