Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-06 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.

Code & Play Pop-Up Lab
2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more.
Recommended for kids ages 4-12.

Mahjong
2025-12-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Teen Leadership Committee
2025-12-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.

Library Closed: New Year's
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 2026 to observe New Year’s.

Scrabble Group
2026-01-01 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-01-01 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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!

Families Helping Families
2026-01-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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
2026-01-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Caring Hands
2026-01-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Teen Art Studio: Mosaic Masterpieces
2026-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Create your own vibrant mosaic art using nothing but paper squares! We’ll draw inspiration from real mosaic tiles and experiment with color, pattern, and design.
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-01-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect.
Registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Intuitive Awareness
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
3-Week Mini Workshop Series with Medium Tara Grossi
January 6th, 13th, & 20th, each session has its own registration.
You may register for one session or all three.
Week One: You Are Psychic

Exploring the idea everyone has intuitive ability
Learn the Clairs (seeing, hearing, knowing, feeling)

Bring an open heart, curious mind, notebook and pen!
Ms. Grossi encourages donations to the Library for hosting this series..

Block Party
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy 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.

Fused Glass Snowman Project with Spirited Art
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for a sparkling winter evening with Spirited Art at the Library! Join us to create your very own Fused Glass Snowman. All materials are included with the $25 materials fee. Registration required. For adults.

Sensory Play Time
2026-01-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Sensory stations for exploration and fun! For ages 1-3. Please register.

Movie Fans Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon
2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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 2023 Martin Scorsese film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Based on a true story and nominated for 10 Oscars, this film follows the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma, where recently discovered oil leads to a series of murders—until the newly formed FBI steps in to uncover the truth.
Register below.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-01-11 02:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-01-12 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
America250 is here, and we’re kicking off the fun by highlighting Pennsylvania and American innovations! To launch our special Discovery Seeker series, we’re highlighting dairy and cows, and Pennsylvania as the state with the second-most dairy farms in the country. We will explore a cow theme to celebrate our Discover Dairy Adopt-a-Cow, Sprinkles, a calf at Kurtland Farms in Elverson, Pennsylvania, as she grows her first year.
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.

Monday Book Club
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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:
December- “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me” by Patrick Bringley (The December meeting will be off site. For more information e-mail MRichardson@albright.org)
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

Teen Circuit Sewing: Shivering Penguin
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Learn how to use conductive thread and circuits to create a stuffed penguin that shivers!
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.
