Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 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.

Mahjong
2026-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Mystery Book Club
2026-06-09 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.

Block Party
2026-06-10 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
2026-06-10 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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-06-10 18:30 - 19:00

Scrabble Group
2026-06-11 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-18 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Teen Diamond Art Bookmarks
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:30
For teens ages 12-18

Read in style with a bedazzled bookmark! Choose from one of the provided templates or put your own spin on the art.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Family Pottery Experience: Father's Day Grilling Plate
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30
Join us at the Library for a pottery workshop with Experience Pottery open to all ages, where parents and children (ages 6+) can create together. We will be creating a grilling plate perfect for Father’s Day. Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. The materials fee is $25 per adult, while kids participate for free. Must register in person at the Library and payment is due at the time of registration. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org for questions or to see a picture of the project.

Families Helping Families
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 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.

LIVE ONLINE Author Talk with Matt Dinniman
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with the Abington Community Library.

This live online author talk will take place at the Abington Community Library in the Storytime Room. Space is limited to 25 people. A link to the recording of the event will be provided to all who register. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-06-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Movie Fans Matinee: Premium Rush
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00
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 2012 film “Premium Rush.”
The movie follows a bike messenger, in Manhattan, who picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Register below.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-06-14 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.

Caring Hands
2026-06-15 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-06-16 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.

Food Fun
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:00
Join us as we have some fun with our food! This month, one of our treats will be an edible volcano! For children in grades K-4. Registration is required. If registering multiple children, please change “number of guests” accordingly. If program is full, please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org with your child’s name and grade to be added to our waitlist.

Breast Feeding Tips
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join Brittany Kimble, Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant for breast feeding basics.
This class is perfect for:

First time moms,
Moms seeking techniques and strategies that support successful breast feeding, and
Moms needing a bit of reassurance to boost confidence through their breast feeding journey.

Tuesday, June 16th at 6pm.
For Adults

Soap Workshop
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Join Nika Fajnorova as we learn the art of soap making. Attendees will create and leave with two bars of their very own artisanal soap. For adults. $35 Materials Fee. Registration required in person with payment due at sign up.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-06-16 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
2026-06-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Tween Candy Charcuterie
2026-06-17 17:00 - 18:00
Ages 8-12

Make a delicious charcuterie board entirely of candy in this program led by the Teen Leadership Committee!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Crafting Club
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30
Join our new monthly group led by Hannah Sue Snyder as we complete a different project each month. This month we will be creating felt prize ribbons. $20 Materials Fee due at the time of the class. For adults. Registration required below. E-mail mrichardson@albright.org to see a picture of the project or to be added to the waitlist if the program is full.

Soul Life: Understanding Yourself and Living with Purpose
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join Henry Bieryla for an engaging presentation exploring personal growth and self-awareness through themes drawn from philosophy, psychology, and wellness traditions, including reincarnation. Topics also include life lessons, relationships, soul mates, and the ongoing evolution of our understanding of ourselves over time. This inclusive program invites reflection and self-discovery in a welcoming space open to all beliefs and backgrounds. For adults.
