Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 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
2026-02-10 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.

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.

Caring Hands
2026-02-16 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.

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.

Breast Feeding Basics
2026-02-17 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 and moms seeking techniques and strategies that support successful breast feeding and help build maternal confidence.
Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm.
For Adults

Teen Pottery: Stars and Stripes Soup Mugs
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00
For teens ages 12-18

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and President’s Day all in one by making a heart shaped stars and stripes soup mug!

All supplies provided Registration required

Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-02-17 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.

Snowy Bridge Painting Class with Elizabeth Jones
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00
Create a Snowy Bridge 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.

Block Party
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for some free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
