Preschool Mixed Media, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Fridays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Dietrich Theater. For ages 4 and 5. Instructor: Amy Colley. Young artists will have fun exploring the arts as they experience painting, drawing, sculpting, throwing pots on a potter’s wheel and creating a variety of mixed media projects. Cost: free; Sponsored by the Dietrich Fundraising Committee. Info: 570-996-1500.

The 25th annual Lackawanna County Fishing Derby, May 6 at McDade Park. There are two tiers of fishing times: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for children ages 4-8 and 1:15 to 3 p.m. for children ages 9-12. The event is limited to the first 250 children. Cost: $5. Info: 570-963-6764.

Making Books Come To Life, 6 p.m. May 8 at the Dalton Community Library. Tracy Doherty-Williams will give a presentation of the children’s book, “Pinkalicious.” All children are invited. Cost: free.

Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meetings, 4 to 5 p.m. May 8 and 30 at the library. A group of tweens/teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections and more. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to come share their thoughts and ideas. Info: 570-587-3440.

Read to Dogs, 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 at the Abington Community Library. Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. For children in grades K-3. Info: 570-587-3440.

One Book, Every Young Child, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 11 at the Abington Community Library. Experience the PA One Book: Daniel Finds a Poem. Hear the story, participate in fun activities, and interact with toys and games themed around the book. For children ages 0-5. Info: 570-587-3440.

Pancakes and Poetry, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at the Abington Community Library. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to enjoy pancakes and toppings while discovering some poetry. Bring your favorite poems to share with others, maybe even something you have written. There will be time for informal conversation and discussion along with time for sharing poetry with those in attendance. Poetry books will be on hand to check out. Info: lclshome.org or 570-587-3440.

Free movie showing: ‘Space Jam,’ 11 a.m. May 13 at the Dietrich Theater. Cost: admission, soda and popcorn are all free; Presented in loving memory of “Jeeterbug” from the Kintner Family. Info: 570-996-1500.

Block Party, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 18 at the Abington Community Library. Children ages 2-7 are invited to join in the free play with blocks, vehicles, animal and people. Info: 570-587-3440.

Mythbusters, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 19 at the Abington Community Library. Is it truth or myth? Discover the answer to some exciting science questions. For students in grades 4-6. Info: 570-587-3440.

Yoga for Kids, May 20 at the Dietrich Theater. A program for ages 6-8 will run from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and for ages 9-12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Join certified yoga instructors Gerri Simmers and Julie Ver Beek and practice animal poses and breathing and relaxation techniques. Bring your yoga mat or a beach towel. Cost: free. Info: 570-996-1500.

Murder Mystery Night, 6 to 8 p.m. May 21 at the Abington Community Library. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in a special after-hours event and solve a mystery. Info: 570-587-3440.

Math and Science Club, 4:15 to 5 p.m. May 22 at the Abington Community Library. Do you love experiments? Games? Puzzles? Check out the library’s new Math and Science Club. Each month, there will be different activities and challenges to complete. This after school club is all about the fun in STEM. For grades K-3. Info: 570-587-3440.

67th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (with registration at 9 a.m.) June 3 at the Lackawanna State Park, rain or shine. Sponsored by The Lackawanna County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club. For ages 4-15. Refreshments will be available. Prizes will be presented in all age groups by Senator John Blake. Cost: free. Info: call Bob Banks at 570-346-2274.

Minecraft Meet-Up, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 26 at the Abington Community Library. Love to play Minecraft? Interested in meeting with other kids who do too? Bring your devices, books, and creativity and play/discuss Minecraft with friends. No instruction provided. For children in grades K-6. Info: 570-587-3440.

John Rose, then 10, read to Bronson, a Dogue de Bordeaux and trained therapy dog during a Read to Dogs event at the Abington Community Library in 2015. A similar event is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 at the Abington Community Library.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_ABJ-Therapy-Dogs-4.jpg.optimal.jpgJohn Rose, then 10, read to Bronson, a Dogue de Bordeaux and trained therapy dog during a Read to Dogs event at the Abington Community Library in 2015. A similar event is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 at the Abington Community Library. Joan Mead-Matsui file photo | For Abington Journal

Things are about to get a little ‘Looney’ at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, with a free movie showing of ‘Space Jam’ scheduled for 11 a.m. May 13.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_spacejam.jpg.optimal.jpgThings are about to get a little ‘Looney’ at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, with a free movie showing of ‘Space Jam’ scheduled for 11 a.m. May 13. Joan Mead-Matsui file photo | For Abington Journal

Compiled by Elizabeth Baumeister

ebaumeister@timesleader.com

Reach Elizabeth Baumeister at 570-704-3943 or on Twitter @AbingtonJournal.