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Tax Help for Seniors | Abington Community Library

It’s tax time and the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is ready to help seniors with FREE tax preparation! In person and online assistance is available; check out their website HERE for their online help information and dates and times for in person appointments.

Serve on The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees! | Abington Community Library

Are you interested in making a positive difference in your community? Serve on Your Library Board of Trustees! We are currently anticipating a vacancy or vacancies on The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees. All Trustees volunteer their time and talent. We will fill those vacancies with interested and qualified individuals who will begin their […]

Let’s Talk About…”Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” by Lori Gottlieb | Abington Community Library

Join the Scranton Public Library and Abington Community Library as they discuss “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” by Lori Gottlieb on Tuesday, January 18th at 7 pm.  You can attend this event either in person in the Henkelman Room at the Albright Memorial Library or remotely via Zoom. This is part of the Let’s […]

Start Enjoying Additional Streaming on Kanopy | Abington Community Library

Is your New Year’s goal to branch out and watch more foreign films? Do you love documentaries? Are you getting sick of the run of the mill options on your standard streaming services? You can use your library card to stream on Kanopy and gain access thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and foreign films! […]

Listen to Lexivore in the New Year | Abington Community Library

The podcast from the Abington Community Library, Lexivore, will be back and better than ever in 2022! If you’ve enjoyed listening to previous discussions on books, social justice, and other literary topics, you will love what Lexivore is offering in the new year! With more frequent episode releases, special guests, and a mix of great […]

Betty White’s 100th Birthday Celebration | Abington Community Library

Come and celebrate Betty White’s 100th Birthday at the Abington Community Library on January 19th from 6 to 7 PM. We will watch clips of Betty White’s best performances and have birthday cake in celebration of her 100th Birthday. Registration is required. Sign up at https://lclshome.org/events/betty-whites-100th-birthday-celebration/

Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars | Abington Community Library

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or just a treat for yourself? We have 12 flavors of Gertrude Hawk chocolate candy bars for only $1.25 each! Proceeds benefit the Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee. Stop by the library to get yours or use curbside pickup!

Calling All Designers and Creators | Abington Community Library

We want you to design a promotional flyer for the Abington Community Library’s Podcast for a chance to win a prize, have your design featured on our 2022 episodes, and be highlighted on our social media! The 2022 Lexivore Podcast theme is: BY ME, FOR ME: Exploring Representation and Resources. Check out our Facebook Page […]

So Busy! | Abington Community Library

Busy with holiday preparations and celebrations but still want to get your favorite book or movie? No need to spend time coming into the library; get your item using our curbside service! Put your item on hold here: https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home. Once you’re notified your item is ready, come to the Abington Community Library, call us from […]

Top Teen Reads of the Year | Abington Community Library

As we wrap up the year 2021 I thought it was the right time to look at my reading journal and pick out my favorite Young Adult titles. Hopefully, this list will help find something to read over the holiday since it features a mix of manga, fantasy and graphic novels. These are some of […]