Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-03-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-24 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.

Mahjong
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Food Fun
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us as we have some fun with our food! We’ll be making some fun treats and learning some fun facts! For ages 5-10 (must already be in kindergarten). Registration is required.

Junior Jump Start Financial Aid
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
A presentation for Juniors and their families with a representative from PHEAA. We’ll discuss higher education costs, types of financial aid, and how to apply for aid. The presentation will cover the steps you can take now to get a jump start on your future with higher education.

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-03-17 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.

Terrific Tales
2026-03-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

ABC Play with Me 6PM
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
Families at Play will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
Note: As of February 19 we do not have a Child Development specialist for the evening sessions.

Floral Doorway Painting Class with Elizabeth Jones
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00
Create a Floral Doorway scene with Elizabeth Jones using acrylic paints and palette knives to achieve texture. It’s easy! With the right technique, it’s like frosting a cake. For adults. $35 Materials Fee. In person registration required with payment due at time of signing up. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org to see a picture of the project or for any questions you might have.

ABC Play with Me 10AM
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
Families at Play will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.

Scrabble Group
2026-03-19 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-03-19 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!

Discovery Cow
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:00
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new monthly series where we will learn about the Pennsylvania dairy industry and all things cows!
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
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
2026-03-19 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
2026-03-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-20 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
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Elio Family Movie Night
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our next family movie night on Friday March 20 at 6:00 PM. We’ll watch Elio and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages, please register.
Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.

Colonial Spies: Quill Pens and Communication in Colonial America
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30
Quill pens, used since ancient times, were the essential writing tools of colonial America. Despite challenges of literacy, daily life, and scarce supplies, Revolutionary War–era Americans devised remarkably clever ways to share information, including secret spy networks. Join us on Zoom with journalist Judi Biederman for a fascinating look at colonial communication and the hidden world of Colonial Spies. Program presented in coordination with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Zoom link will be sent out in the reminder e-mail a few days before the program. * Zoom Only *

Caring Hands
2026-03-23 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.

Cursive Club
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

Cookbook Club
2026-03-23 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 “Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home.” 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
2026-03-23 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.

Working Dog Club
2026-03-24 17:30 - 18:30
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new Working Dog series with 4-H! We’ll be learning everything there is to know about working dog breeds and the jobs they do out in the field.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.
