B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Always in Stitches
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 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.

Beginner Felting
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Mahjong
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00
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
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
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
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

Mystery Book Club
2026-04-08 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 June selection for the Mystery Book Club is “The Caves of Steel” by Isaac Asimov.

Scrabble Group
2026-04-09 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-04-09 12:30 - 15:30
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!

I Survived This Book Club
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00
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
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
2026-04-09 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.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Food Fun for Littles
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00
Decorate and enjoy some tasty spring time treats! Drop-in any time between 4:00 and 5:00 PM as we have some fun with our food. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) and their caregiver. Please register.

Teen Sidewalk Rain Poetry
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00
For teens ages 12-18
Help us decorate our sidewalk with poetry and art that only appears in the rain for National Poetry Month! Come prepared with your own poetry or use word magnets to come up with one on the spot.
This is an outdoor program and is dependent on weather.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Movie Fans Matinee: Dreamgirls
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:30
Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.”
The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as the Dreams and their manipulative record executive.
Register below.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-04-12 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
2026-04-13 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 1
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 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
2026-04-13 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.

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-04-13 16:00 - 16:30
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. At this session we will learn about George Ferris and his invention, and make our own mini colorful spinning wheel.
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
2026-04-13 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 1
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.

Monday Book Club
2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:30
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

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-04-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-14 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.

Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
2026-04-14 12:30 - 13:30
Megan McClary, PT, DPT, OCS returns to discuss musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Which is a set of symptoms caused by decreased estrogen levels, affecting up to 70-80% of women.
It causes widespread:

joint/muscle pain,
stiffness,
accelerated bone loss, and
muscle loss

Learn what you can do to manage these symptoms.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.
