School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-08 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-07-08 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.

Carved Chronicles of Colonial America with Eugene Moyer
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00
Join Master Wood Carver Eugene Moyer as we explore the history of the 13 Colonies and the inspiration behind our Summer Wood Carving display. Discover how each carving reflects the culture, heritage, and spirit of early colonial America. For adults.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-07-08 18:30 - 19:00

Reptiles Up Close
2026-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
Get up close with amazing live animals in this hands-on educational program! Kids will learn about reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and other fascinating creatures.
Presented by PT Reptiles
Family Event
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Abington Community Library.

Scrabble Group
2026-07-09 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Candle Workshop
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join Nika Fajnorova as we learn the art of candle making. Attendees will create and leave with their very own artisanal candles. For adults. $35 Materials Fee. Registration required in person with payment due at sign up.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-09 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-07-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-10 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Adult Junk Journaling
2026-07-11 12:00 - 13:30
Join local artist Joanna Wallace for a day of junk journaling! Using junk such as wrappers, tickets, receipts, and other materials including vintage magazines, markers, stickers and more, scrapbook your memories into your journal. No experience required. Bring your journal and your junk if you have them, or make a spread on the provided paper that you can glue into a journal at a later date. For adults. $15 Materials Fee.

Movie Fans Matinee: Jaws
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:30
Join our movie group where fellow movie lovers meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 1975 film “Jaws.”
The movie is the story of a massive killer shark who unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island. It’s up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Register below. For adults.

Teen Junk Journaling
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30
Ages 12-18
Join local artist Joanna Wallace for a day of junk journaling! Using junk such as wrappers, tickets, receipts, and other materials including vintage magazines, markers, stickers and more, scrapbook your memories into your journal. No experience required. We’ll provide the journals and other materials, but feel free to bring any junk you would like to add to yours!
Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-07-12 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.

Create Your Own Dino Art Class
2026-07-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join Spirited Art at the library for a special art class designed just for kids! Using acrylic paints, participants will create a one-of-a-kind dinosaur by mixing and matching different body parts to invent a brand-new dinosaur.
Ages 5-10.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Caring Hands
2026-07-13 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.

Teen Mini Masterpieces
2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:00
Ages 12-18
Create tiny art on a tiny canvas! Your creations will be displayed in a public gallery at the Everhart Museum in September.
Please contact Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-07-14 10:00 - 10:30
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
2026-07-14 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.

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

Science Heroes: Digging It
2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00
Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us with Science Heroes!
*Harness the power of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado™!
*Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with our Disappearing Polymer™!
*Observe the effects of physical explosions, angles, and trajectory with our Hydro-Cannon™!
*And more!
Family Event
Geared towards ages 5-11.

Death Café
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Terrific Tales
2026-07-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-15 17:00 - 17:45
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-5pm-1/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-15 18:00 - 18:45
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-6pm/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Heat Safety
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00
Summer is upon us, with that brings high temperatures and humidity.
Join Kathryn Bommer, PHRN and:

Identify heat emergencies signs and symptoms;
Learn how to treat symptoms;
Discuss the “heat index” scale;
Learn the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke; and
Discuss steps to prevent a heat related illness.

For Adults
