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With our Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace only one week away, we wanted to take a moment to thank all our vendors and outside donors who donated a raffle basket to us! We are so grateful for their kindness. Raffle tickets are on sale until November 10 with winners announced on Tuesday, November 12. We hope you will join us for our Marketplace on Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM and again on Sunday, November 10 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Happy shopping!

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Are you a high school student who is looking for scholarships?  Are you a parent who has a child enrolling in college soon?  Yes, there are scholarships out there for you or your child! The Abington Community Library is pleased to partner with Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. to provide you with scholarship information which will allow students to pursue their education and fulfill their dreams.  Professionals will assist parents and students with finding scholarships, writing essays, as well as showing students where to find them. This is a great workshop for new and enrolled students. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the library.  Please call 570-587-3440 to register.

Significant advances in technology, specifically mobile phones, tablets and computers, have led to a decline in good posture and an increase in neck and back pain. When forward head and rounded shoulder posture is maintained for extended periods of time, many painful issues arise such as neck pain and stiffness, pain radiating to one side of your neck, shoulder blade or arm, or weakness or numbness in your arm or hand. Various interventions will be discussed to find relief from this condition at the Tech Neck Workshop. A Physical Therapist will be available to answer your questions. This event is open to adults, and teens may sign up with a parent.  Join us on Wednesday, November 6, from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Abington Community Library. Call 570-587-3440 to register.

This week is National Friends of Libraries Week. We are so grateful for the support of the Friends of the Abington Community Library. They organize two big book sales each year to raise money for the Library, as well as sponsor all kinds of Library materials and programming.

This past summer, the Friends of the ACL sponsored two Zoomobile visits, two Skin & Scales reptile shows, and a special Astronomy for Everyone presentation. These inter-generational events were only made possible by the generous support of our Friends. The Friends have also sponsored material such as a train table for the children’s library, a middle school seating area, new dvd cases and shelving, and a whiteboard for the young adult area.

If you would like to join the Friends of the ACL, simply ask Library staff for a membership form. Membership is good for one year and includes community events like Chips, Dips, & Sips plus early admittance to the book sales. Payment is $10 per person or $15 per family.

Landmark Community bank recently made a $1,000 donation to Abington Community Library, a designated Educational Improvement Organization under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.  EITC helps businesses to directly support interesting and engaging programs that enhance school curriculum, such as “The Battle of the Books” competition for grades 4-12, “A New Lens” photography for teens and “Messy Science” for grades k-12.   Pictured L to R: ACL Trustees, Jim Shemanski, Scott Weiland, Ilona Pohl & Dalida O’Malley, Vice President & branch manager Landmark Clarks Summit-Trip Crowley, Landmark Commercial Relationship Manager- David Wintermute, ACL Youth Services Librarian-Laura Gardoski, and ACL Trustees Mark Ross & Don Broderick.