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Celebrating Juneteenth | Abington Community Library

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We are celebrating at the Abington Community Library with a themed book display, resource-sharing, and virtual programming. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, so check out our two Facebook pages (“Abington Community Library” and “Abington Community Library for Kids“) for […]

NEW Frequent Visitor Cards | Abington Community Library

This summer at the Abington Community Library, pick up one of our new “Frequent Visitor” punch cards! Each visit, whether you’re checking out books or attending a program or even just browsing, get your card punched. After 5 visits, you earn a free book from our ongoing book sale! Once you complete your card, grab […]

Updated Hours for Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

As of Monday, June 7, Abington Community Library hours will be adjusted back to: Monday through Friday: 9AM-9PM (Curbside pickup available) Saturday: 9AM-5PM (Curbside pickup available) Sunday: 2-5PM

Recommended Read: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner | Abington Community Library

Sometimes you come across a book that stops you in your tracks. Recently for me, it was Michelle Zauner’s Crying in H Mart – a memoir which details her relationship with food, family, and culture. Zauner, who you might know by the moniker, Japanese Breakfast, shares the raw reality of her life in the mid-2000s […]

Kanopy Films to Stream This Month | Abington Community Library

If you’re tired of watching the same Office re-runs every night, try watching a documentary, indie film, or series on Kanopy! This free streaming service, available to your with your library card, allows you four credits each month to watch films and documentaries at your leisure. Overwhelmed by the possibilities? Here are a few recommendations! […]

Check Out Our New Resource Kits! | Abington Community Library

Stop by the Abington Community Library to check out (in both senses) our new anti-racism and mental health resource kits. The anti-racism kits include a curated selection of books by authors such as Ibram X. Kendi and James Baldwin, while the mental health kits include both books and supplies for mindful activities, such as a […]

Updated Hours & COVID Policies for Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

Beginning Monday, May 24, the Abington Community Library will be adjusting COVID protocols/procedures in response to Governor Wolf and CDC updates. Please see below. 1. Hours will be adjusted to 9AM-7PM on Mon.-Fri. & 9AM-5PM on Sat.; 2. You are still asked to wear your mask and observe social distancing indoors, but no temperature check or health questions […]

National Be a Millionaire Day-Not! | Abington Community Library

Today, May 20 is National Be a Millionaire Day. But what if that description doesn’t apply to you? Not to worry, because your free Lackawanna County Library Card entitles you to all this and more: Borrow from more than 400,000 books, magazines, CDs, talking books, DVDs, and downloads from libraries in the Lackawanna County Library […]

Save the Date! Songbook: A Musical Revue Fundraiser | Abington Community Library

Join the Abington Community Library on Saturday, August 28 at 5:30 PM at Constantino’s in Clarks Summit for an exciting night out! Our Cabaret Productions will dazzle you with a show featuring songs about and from literature. Your ticket includes dinner and entertainment; a cash bar, raffle baskets, and more, will also be available.  This event […]

Masks Still Required | Abington Community Library

To protect patrons & staff who have not yet been vaccinated, facemasks will still be required in the Abington Community Library. Thank you!