Lackawanna County Library System

Caring Hands
2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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
2026-02-09 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.

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:
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

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-02-09 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-10 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
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 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
2026-02-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-02-10 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.
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.

Pottery Workshop- Valentine's Mug
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn how to hand-build a cozy mug and decorate it with heart motifs. Perfect for all experience levels—bring a friend, a loved one, or come solo and join the fun! All materials are provided. Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. For Adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project or be added to the waitlist.

Terrific Tales
2026-02-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-02-11 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.

Pysanky Valentine's Workshop
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Valentine’s Day egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create this beautiful egg. Materials cost is $25 per person payable to the instructor, and all supplies will be provided. Bring your kistka and beeswax if you have taken the class before. If you would like to see the project or be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:00

Scrabble Group
2026-02-12 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-02-12 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!

Teen Valentine Gnomes
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00
For teens ages 12-18
Make a super cute Valentine’s Day gnome and decorate cards for your friends and family!
Please contact Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Mystery Book Club
2026-02-12 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 April selection for the Mystery Book Club is “Gorky Park” by Martin Cruz Smith.

Families Helping Families
2026-02-12 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
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Code & Play Pop-Up Lab 2
2026-02-13 14:00 - 16:00
Drop in between 2 PM and 4 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more.
Recommended for kids ages 4-12.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Avian Adventures
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00
Join PennState Extension Master Gardeners and 4H for a drop in event and learn about various bird species and their habitats, and enjoy crafting your own bird-themed creations. For all ages.

Movie Fans Matinee: A Good Year
2026-02-14 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 Ridley Scott film “A Good Year.”
A British investment broker inherits his uncle’s chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.
Register below.

Food Fun
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us as we have some fun with our food! We’ll be making some wintry treats including some polar bears! For ages 5-10 (must already be in kindergarten). Registration is required.
