Lackawanna County Library System

Mahjong
2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 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.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-01-06 17:00 - 18:00
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
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
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
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.

Scrabble Group
2026-01-08 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-15 12:30 - 15:30
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-01-08 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!

Families Helping Families
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Sensory Play Time
2026-01-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 11:30
Sensory stations for exploration and fun! For ages 1-3. Please register.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-01-09 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Movie Fans Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon
2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00
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
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.

Caring Hands
2026-01-12 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.

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-01-12 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.
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
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
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, 2026-01-13 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
2026-01-13 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.

Intuitive Awareness Session Two
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
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 Two: Trusting Your Inner Voice

How to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety
Strengthening daily intuitive awareness
Practice to build confidence

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

Mystery Book Club
2026-01-13 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 November selection for the Mystery Book Club is “Celine” by Peter Heller.

Terrific Tales
2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 11:30
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Teen U.S. Eats
2026-01-14 17:00 - 18:00
For teens ages 12-18

Kick off our new teen-led monthly cooking series where we’ll learn about oral history and make favorite family recipes!
This month we’ll talk about oral history and learn how to use library resources to research recipe ideas!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions or to be added to the waitlist.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-01-14 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.

Winter Seed Sowing
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as we delve into this economical and low maintenance technique for starting perennials, annuals, and native plants for your garden. $10 materials fee and attendees will go home with seeds planted and ready to set outside. For adults. Registration is required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if registration is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:00
