Lackawanna County Library System

Mahjong
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

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.

Scrabble Group
2026-02-19 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-02-19 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!

Red, White, and Bubbles!
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00
For ages 8-12

Make red, white, and blue bath bombs that fizzle like fireworks!

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions, or to be added to the waitlist.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.
The February 19 meeting is pleased to once again have Shivaun O’Donnell, RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with Tandem Diabetes, to speak to the group. She brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work, having lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years. She has been using insulin pump therapy for more than two decades and will share information about Tandem insulin pump therapy. She also has expert knowledge about all types of pump therapy.
Shivaun’s journey into diabetes care began in 2011, when she decided to leave her previous career, return to school, and become a registered nurse. Inspired by her own experiences, she pursued her passion to support and educate others living with diabetes, ultimately becoming a diabetes educator.
Shivaun joined Tandem after using the Tandem products for about six years, and having had the burden of diabetes eased greatly with their automated insulin delivery products. She used the Tandem Tslim X2 and is now on the newest Tandem Mobi.
Today, she works closely with people using pump therapy, helping them learn how to use the Tandem insulin pump products, and to find ways of managing their diabetes to get the best possible results.

Families Helping Families
2026-02-19 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.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

The Day the Earth Blew Up Family Movie Night
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as we watch The Day the Earth Blew Up movie and enjoy some treats and snacks too.
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.
For all ages. Please register.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-02-22 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.

Little Farmers
2026-02-23 13:00 - 13:30
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H.
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Caring Hands
2026-02-23 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.

Cursive Club
2026-02-23 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.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00
Our ongoing series will feature Lexie Kelly. Attendees will learn how to prepare Colonial Shrimp and Rutabaga Fricassee. 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.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-02-23 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
2026-02-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 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
2026-02-24 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.

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-02-24 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.

Using Your Emergency Cell Phone Settings
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Abington Heights High School Cleo Club (Teen Tech Tutors) on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:00 -7:00 P.M.
Learn about:

the emergency features available on your cell phone;
how to access and use them; and
storing important medical information such as medication details, allergy information, and emergency contacts.

Students will also stay afterwards to help attendees with device questions/issues.

Terrific Tales
2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-25 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

LEGO Construction Crew
2026-02-25 16:00 - 16:45
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.

Cookbook Club
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
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.
