Lackawanna County Library System

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 6-8
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 6-8 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session is a repeat of the session from Monday July 21. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 4-5 will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 PM today.

Learn to Crochet - Teen Edition
2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Calling all teens (ages 13–17)! Join our fun, hands-on workshop where our awesome instructors will teach you the basics of crochet. You’ll learn simple stitches you can use to make cool, handmade creations. Yarn and hooks will be avaiable but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Nocturnal Neighbors
2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Discover Bats!In this exciting program presented by the Carbon County Environmental Education Center, we’ll bust some common bat myths and learn the real truth about these amazing animals. Look at the myths and reality of bats—then zoom in on the nine bat species that live right here in Pennsylvania!
Family Event

Ruby Slippers & Rainbow Sweets
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens ages 12 and up are encouraged to join us in the kitchen for a Wizard of Oz themed cooking class.
Registration is required. Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Tote-ally Artsy
2025-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill afternoon decorating canvas tote bags! We’ll have all the supplies ready—just bring your ideas and leave with a tote you designed yourself.
This event is for ages 12 and up. Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Bridge the Gap Math: 7th and 8th Grade
2025-08-08 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 7th and 8th graders.
Lemonade Stand Summer Challenge
In this session, students become young entrepreneurs running their own lemonade stands! They’ll work in teams to budget, price, and sell their lemonade for maximum profit. Along the way, they’ll face real-world math challenges, including supply shortages, customer demands, and unexpected events (weather changes, competition). The session blends practical math skills with collaborative decision-making and problem-solving.
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Library Closed
2025-08-09 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
The library will be closed today.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-08-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our teen-led chess club for kids and teens ages 5 and up will be meeting on Sunday, August 10 from 2:30-4:30. New and experienced players alike are invited to join us.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Beaded Bookmarks
2025-08-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Mark your place in style with a personalized beaded bookmark! Design your own one-of-a-kind bookmark using colorful beads and charms.
All supplies provided Registration required
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Bridge the Gap Math: 5th and 6th Grade
2025-08-15 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 5th and 6th graders.
🚀 Escape the Spaceship: Mission Math!
In this session, students are stranded on a malfunctioning spaceship and must solve a series of math puzzles to unlock doors, repair the ship, and make it back safely to Earth. This interactive escape room-style challenge builds problem-solving, logic, and teamwork skills as students decode number patterns, solve riddles, and crack codes, all under a fun, time-sensitive mission.
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Plankton The Movie Family Movie Night
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Plankton the movie and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Reel Art: Gyotaku Printing for Teens
2025-08-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For Ages 12 & Up
Dive into the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku—fish printing! In this hands-on workshop, teens will create one-of-a-kind prints using realistic fish replicas, ink, and rice paper to capture the natural textures and details of underwater life.
You’ll learn about the history of this fascinating art form, experiment with composition and color, and leave with your own frame-worthy ocean-inspired masterpiece. No artistic experience needed—just bring your creativity!
🎨 All materials provided📌 Registration required
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Journaling for Magpies
2025-08-21 17:30 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Bridge the Gap Math: 7th and 8th Grade
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 7th and 8th graders.
Escape the Spaceship: Mission Math!
In this session, students are stranded on a malfunctioning spaceship and must solve a series of math puzzles to unlock doors, repair the ship, and make it back safely to Earth. This interactive escape room-style challenge builds problem-solving, logic, and teamwork skills as students decode number patterns, solve riddles, and crack codes, all under a fun, time-sensitive mission.
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-08-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our teen-led chess club for kids and teens ages 5 and up will be meeting on Sunday, August 24 from 2:30-4:30. New and experienced players alike are invited to join us.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Clay Magnets
2025-08-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens: Ages 12-18
Add some charm to your fridge with handmade clay magnets! Learn how to mold, shape, and decorate your own clay magnets into tiny animals, food figures, decorative pieces, or whatever your imagination inspires.
All supplies provided Registration required
Any questions please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org

Teen Playwright Workshop with Scranton Fringe
2025-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Scranton Fringe + Abington Community Library are teaming up to launch a new Teen Playwright Workshop — a creative crash course in crafting your own original play, guided by local artist + writer Sarah Regan!
Sarah is a longtime member of the New Vintage Ensemble and brings years of experience as a director, educator, and playwright. 💫
📅 Tuesdays, Sept 2 – Sept 30
🕓 4 PM – 6 PM
Abington Community Library | 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit, PA
Open to teens ages 12+
FREE to attend!

Bridge the Gap Math: 5th and 6th Grade
2025-09-02 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 5th and 6th graders.
🍋 Lemonade Stand Summer Challenge
In this session, students become young entrepreneurs running their own lemonade stands! They’ll work in teams to budget, price, and sell their lemonade for maximum profit. Along the way, they’ll face real-world math challenges, including supply shortages, customer demands, and unexpected events (weather changes, competition). The session blends practical math skills with collaborative decision-making and problem-solving.
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Book Voyage: Teen Reading Lounge
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our new monthly book expedition will bring books to life through the magic of food. Teens who register for this event will receive a subscription style box with a book to keep. The day of our meeting we will chat about the book and explore tasty treats from where the book takes place.
Our first book box will focus celebrate Korean mythology with the book The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh.
You will receive a notification after registering that your box is available for pick-up.

Open House with Friends of the Library
2025-09-06 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and welcoming Open House celebrating our Friends of the Library!
🎉 Event Highlights:

🍽 Free Food for the first 80 attendees (Library card holders or Friends members)

📚 Visit All Stations & Receive a Free Book

💳 Up to $10 Fine Forgiveness

📝 Sign Up for a Friends Membership

📖 Get Your Library Card if you don’t have one yet!

🎟 Enter Dorothy Boccella Holiday Basket Raffles

🛍 Explore Our Booths:

🍔 Food & Membership Signups

🌐 Online Library Offerings – Learn about eBooks, streaming, and more

🎨 Children’s Craft Area – Hands-on fun for kids

👥 Teen Program Offerings – Presented by our Teen Leadership Committee

📆 Adult Program Highlights – Discover upcoming events and activities

🍧 Secret Garden Ice Pops – A sweet treat to enjoy!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect with your Library community, learn about all we offer, and take home some goodies!

Teen Art Studio: Beaded Bell Chime
2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 12 and up
Add a little sparkle and sound to your space! Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon as we design and build our own beaded bell chimes. Choose your colors, arrange your beads, and craft a unique piece of hanging art that rings with your personal style.
All materials will be provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Crafternoon: Beaded Keychains
2025-09-11 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 11 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Get crafty!
Make a beaded keychain for your backpack to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration is required.

Paper Portrait Art
2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 12 and up
Get inspired and express yourself in a whole new way with Paper Portrait Art! Create a portrait that is uniquely you by cutting and layering pieces of colored paper. No drawing skills required!
All supplies provided Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Seeds of Change: September Meeting
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month the teens will be preparing the Sensory Garden for winter hibernation. New members are always welcome. This club is for ages 12 and up.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Journaling for Magpies
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Lilo and Stitch Family Movie Night
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Disney’s live action film, Lilo and Stitch, and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Cook What You Grow
2025-09-23 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a hands-on class designed for students and their parents to discover what to do with the fresh produce growing in their gardens. Together, you’ll learn simple and delicious ways to prepare and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your hard work. 🌱🍅🥕
This program will help families make the connection between growing food and eating what they grow, turning garden harvests into tasty, healthy meals.
🔗 Registration is required through 4-H. Please email KLS5017@psu.edu to register

Comic Book Workshop with Do Art
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks and turns to keep engagement. With a dynamic pose drawing exercise you may see juggling axolotls, flying giraffes, or dabbing pandas. After seeing how easy cartooning and creative expression can be, we will generate a comic together out of the characters and creativity of the first half!
This program is for ages 8 and up. Any questions please email Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Showgirl Soirée: Taylor Swift Album Launch
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Step into the spotlight and join us for a dazzling celebration of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl! ✨
On Friday, October 3, Swifties of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening of music, games, and glamour. Test your Taylor knowledge with trivia and lyric challenges, craft your own glittering showgirl accessories, and strike a pose at our photo stations. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling refreshments, and the chance to win Taylor-inspired prizes.
Whether you’ve been a fan since Fearless or you’re just discovering the magic of Taylor’s music, this soirée is the perfect place to celebrate, sing, and sparkle together. Don’t miss out on the glitz, glam, and Swiftie fun—because on October 3, it’s time to live the Life of a Showgirl!
📅 Date: Friday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
