First Tuesday of the Month
Feb. 4 and March 3, at 4-5 pm

Grades 6-12

Hone your creative writing skills through fun prompts and exercises. Share your work and get feedback.

Register here.

Wed nights at 7-8 pm
Feb 12, & March 18
Ages 12-18

Play the classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Using your storytelling skills, you’ll create a character and join other adventurers to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve personal goals. Beginners welcome!

This event series is FULL!

If you would like to be contacted about the next open session, please register for the waiting list or email Lindsay Cummings, Young Adult Librarian, at lcummings@mclinc.org.

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Saturday, Feb. 15
10 am - 1:30 pm

For sophomores and juniors.
Administered by Intellegym

Take a free full-length practice SAT exam, proctored under authentic conditions. Score reports and detailed error analysis from Intellegym’s SAT Diagnostic Grader will be available on the same day. These reports allow students to focus their SAT preparation on their areas of greatest need and greatest strategic value. 

Register online here or at the Information Desk (215-885-5180, ext. 113) 

For more test prep, borrow SAT & ACT test prep books and Launchpad tablets, and take online practice tests with LearningExpress.

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Monday, Feb. 17
President’s Day
(Abington School District is closed)
Ages 12-18

In this Harry Potter themed escape room, your team is trapped in Snape’s Potions Study and has only 45 minutes before You-Know-Who comes! Luckily, a secret Latin spell can release you from the room, but you have to find all the pieces first…

Knowledge of Harry Potter is not necessary to participate. Costumes encouraged!

Limited spots available!
Registration begins Monday, Jan. 27.
Choose a 45-min session: 2 pm, 3 pm, or 4 pm
Register at the Information Desk (215-885-5180, ext. 113) or online by clicking on the time you wish to attend.

Thursday, March 5, 6:30-8 pm
Ages 12-18

Inspired by graffiti artists, teens will use markers and colored pencils to create their name in bubble shaped letters.

Instructor: Anita Thompson 

Register online here or at the Information Desk (215-885-5180 x113).

Sundays at 2-4 p.m.

March 22 - General SAT Test Tips

March 29 - Reading

April 5 - Writing

April 19 – Math

For high school juniors

Have you taken the SAT already but can’t seem to boost your score? These workshops are meant for high school juniors and some sophomores who have already taken the SAT test, scored about 550-580 on each section (1100-1160 total), and want to improve their scores.

Sign up for each workshop individually.

Presented by Intellegym.

Thursday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

For students & parents

What’s the difference between the SAT and ACT college entrance exams? This workshop will compare the two tests, including basic test taking tips, a discussion about college admission, and info about local colleges and their expectations.

Presented by Mary Kate Fisher of MK Tutoring.

Register at the Information Desk (215-885-5180, ext. 113), or go online here.

For teens -
Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

For parents -
Monday, April 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Get started on your college application essay with expert advice from writing coach Linda George. Discover tips for writing a resume and learn pointers for creating concise, original, and insightful essays that impress admission counselors.

NOTE: These workshops are offered to teens and parents separately. The teens’ workshop will focus on boosting college application essay writing skills and preparing a resume. The parents’ workshop will provide tools to help their prospective college students with the application process.

Limited spots available! Register online by clicking on the date you want to attend above or at the Information Desk, 215-885-5180, ext. 113