Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-03-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-04 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Zootopia Family Movie Night
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next family movie night! We’ll watch Zootopia and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Food Fun
2025-03-24 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For grades K-4 (ages 5-10; child must be at least in kindergarten to attend). Please register.

Teen Tinker Lab
2025-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all creative minds and future engineers! Join us for Teen Tinker Lab on Monday, March 24, at 5:00 PM, where we’ll dive into the 2025 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This year’s challenge? Design a machine that can feed a pet in the most elaborate, over-the-top way possible!
This session is perfect for teens ages 10-15 who love to tinker, build, and think outside the box. We will begin working on our submission for the contest. At the last meeting it was decided we will pursue a Theme Park style setting for our pet.
For this event we will be Building Prototypes: Test and refine each step.
Snacks and supplies will be provided.

Tic Tac Clay
2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for a fun, hands-on pottery experience! In this workshop, kids will learn how to create their very own Tic Tac Toe game set using clay. They’ll shape and mold unique forms for the X and O pieces, making each one truly special.
It’s a perfect way to combine creativity and play – and everyone gets to take home their very own handmade game! Pottery will be taken to the kiln for glazing and firing before you can take it home.
Ages 8-12
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Teen Leadership Committee
2025-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to students ages 12-18, 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 4:30-5:30 PM to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Mary at MGraham@albright.org. Registration is not required.

Seeds of Change: March 25
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This is our monthly Garden Club for Teens. This month teens will be planting basil seeds and working on their plant projects.
The club will be meeting on Tuesday, March 25 due to the Library being closed on Tuesday, March 18.

Terrific Tales
2025-03-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-02 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! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-03-26 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.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Gene Litz, from Thirteen Olives, who will instruct attendees in how to prepare a Winter Pear Salad, Traditional Hummus, and Spanish Olive Tapenade. This will be a cooking and tasting demo. Materials Fee- $3. For Adults. Registration is required. If registration is full e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Little Builders, Big Impact: Bird Feeder Program
2025-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly Milk Jug Bird Feeder Workshop in partnership with the Office of Environmental Sustainability! 🏡🐤

🌱 What’s Happening?
Elementary-aged kids ages 5-10 will transform empty milk jugs or soda bottles into creative and functional bird feeders!

Bring your own empty jug or bottle- we’ll provide the additional supplies!

This hands-on activity is a great way to learn about sustainability, upcycling, and caring for local wildlife. Spaces are limited, so register today!

Register below to sign up!

Library Closed: BINGO Fundraiser
2025-03-30 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed Sunday, March 30 for our BINGO fundraiser happening at Abington Heights High School

VERA BRADLEY BINGO!
2025-03-30 13:00 - 16:30 | Abington Heights High School, 222 Noble Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Love VERA BRADLEY BAGS? This BINGO is for you!
When: Sunday, March 30th, BINGO begins at 1:00P.M. (doors open at 12:00 P.M.)
Where: Abington Heights High School cafeteria.
Who: all ages
Advance admission is $25, purchase at the Library, $30 day of at the door.
Reserve a table for four….purchase in advance, $120. (Guaranteed table seating day of BINGO. Limited number available)
Cash, check, or Venmo (@abingtoncommlib) accepted.
Play for a variety of Vera Bradley handbags, totes, sling backpacks, duffels, and more. Average prize value $50-$75.
Bring your own food and drink and extra cash for great raffle baskets and a 50/50.
Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Cookbook Club
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that 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 theme will be vegan Dishes. Browse our selection of vegan cookbooks. 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.

The Slime Squad: Spring Time
2025-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to stretch, squish, and experiment! Join us each month for Slime Squad, a hands-on program where we’ll create a new type of slime—think glow-in-the-dark, color-changing, or even magnetic slime! Perfect for youth ages 10 and up, this program is all about creativity, science, and messy fun. All materials are provided, but registration is required to ensure enough supplies. Don’t miss out on the oozy excitement!
Our April slime is going to be Spring Slime.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Bookish: Teen Book Club: April 2 (New Date)
2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
📚 Bookish: Podcast Book Club: Exploring Alternate Realities! 🚀
What if the world wasn’t what it seemed? What if history changed, technology ruled, or you found yourself in a parallel universe? If you love books that bend reality, challenge what’s possible, and take you on mind-blowing adventures, this month’s Podcast Book Club is for you!
🍕 Food & Snacks Provided!
💡 How It Works:

Choose your own book! Read any fiction, nonfiction, manga, or graphic novel that explores alternate realities, dystopian futures, time loops, virtual worlds, or parallel universes.
Fill out our Google Form to receive your subscription box: HERE
Join us for food, fun, and an open discussion where we’ll share insights about our books, compare different realities, and talk about what makes these stories so compelling.
Be featured on our Podcast Book Club episode (if you’d like)!

Any questions please reach out to Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Scam Prevention for Seniors
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging to learn about different types of scams that affect the senior population, how to identify them, and available resources for victims. Registration is required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-04-03 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. 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.

Stamp n Swap
2025-04-03 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. Registration required. Register below.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale Preview
2025-04-04 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!

Minecraft BINGO
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for the Minecraft movie with an evening of Minecraft BINGO fun!
For ages 6-11.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale
2025-04-05 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!

Knit a Clapotis (Clap-O-Tee)
2025-04-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Bonnie Strohl for this four week series and make a “Clapotis”, a knitted scarf-shawl.
Class will meet on Saturday April 5, 12, 26, & May 3 from 9:30-10:30 A.M.
Space is limited. Register once for the entire series.
This series is for individuals with basic knitting skills and experience.
The instructor will provide a list of materials for attendees to purchase and assess skill levels at the first class on April 5th.

Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions

Discovery Seekers
2025-04-07 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.
For Ages 5-10.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

French Macarons
2025-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Zach Morgart-Filipski, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and owner of Zax Bakeshop, as he prepares traditional French Macarons!
Learn the difference between macarons and macaroons as well as the precise technique required for making this perfect French treat.
This is a demonstration and tasting class.
