Lackawanna County Library System

Cookbook Club
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 this month’s featured cookbooks. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selections will be a variety of Astrological Cookbooks including, “Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns”, “Jeane Dixon’s Astrological Cookbook”, and “Your Astrological Cookbook: The Perfect Recipe for Every Sign.” 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-27 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
2026-01-27 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.

Mahjong
2026-01-27 13:00 - 15:00
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-01-27 16:30 - 17:30
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, 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 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Terrific Tales
2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

LEGO Construction Crew
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
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
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00
Our ongoing series will feature Raymond Havey. Attendees will learn how to prepare California Chicken Tequila Fettuccine. This will be a cooking and tasting demo. $3 Materials Fee. Registration is required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Scrabble Group
2026-01-29 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-01-29 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!

Cocoa Bomb Bash
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00
Create and customize your own cocoa bomb cup then add it to milk to make a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
For ages 8-12.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Families Helping Families
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
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
2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-30 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
2026-01-30 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Watercolor Workshop: Fortune Cookie
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:30
Join Cara Colombo as we create a box of beautiful watercolor fortunes to celebrate Chinese New Year. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this project. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

Monday Book Club
2026-02-09 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:
December- “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me” by Patrick Bringley (The December meeting will be off site. For more information e-mail MRichardson@albright.org)
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

Mystery Book Club
2026-02-10 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 November selection for the Mystery Book Club is “Celine” by Peter Heller.
