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Outdoor Book Sale | Abington Community Library

Join us at the Abington Community Library on Friday May 14 from 12-5:30 pm and pick up a bag of books, divided by genre! Donate any amount per bag! Plus grab a free ice cream from Fidelity Bank’s “Sweets & Treats” Truck from 2-4 pm! *Rain date May 21.

Ramadan Mubarak | Abington Community Library

Happy Ramadan to our Muslim patrons! Looking for a book about this holiday?  Adults will enjoy Threading My Prayer Rug by Sabeeha Rehman and  children will love the multigenerational story, The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard. Put these and other holiday books on hold HERE.

Teen Book Talk | Abington Community Library

Starting Friday April 16th the Abington Community Library will be hosting a monthly Teen Book Talk. Our first one will be all about Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology. With a Netflix adaptation coming out Friday April 24th we thought this would be the best series to kick off […]

Happy National Library Week! | Abington Community Library

Whether you visit in person or virtually, the library can help you access the resources and services you need. Libraries have adapted to our changing world by expanding their resources and services. Through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves. […]

Are you looking for a part-time job? | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library has a part-time position available. Are you interested? Please click here for details.

Happy Nowruz! (March 20th) | Abington Community Library

Iranian New Year is coming; it will be celebrated on March 20th. Happy Nowruz to all my friends and family! Here some information about this ancient Persian tradition for our non-Iranian friends, so we can share the joy and celebration of Nowruz; Saleh Noo Mobarak (Happy New Year). Nowrūz meaning “The New Day” is the […]

Starts Tomorrow: Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser | Abington Community Library

Support the Abington Community Library and get some sweet treats for yourself this weekend! From Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21, visit any Gertrude Hawk store in the area and say “ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY” when checking out. The Library will receive 20% of proceeds from the weekend. We are grateful for your support and […]

“Beyond the Red Baron” WW1 Aviation Program | Abington Community Library

Popular images of chivalrous World War I aviators, goggled with silk scarves flowing, were quite different from the dark reality of the skies above Western Europe. As the war stalemated and casualties began to mount, aviation became a critical component in planning and operations. This presentation, on Thursday, March 25 at 7 PM, explores how […]

Open Mic Night for Teens | Abington Community Library

In celebration of Poetry Month the Lackawanna County libraries will be hosting a virtual open-mic night on Friday April 9th at 4:00 pm. We encourage all teens to come and share their poetry as well as listen to others’ works. We will be giving away two gift cards to the Library Express Bookstore located at […]

Libraries are here to help! | Abington Community Library

Now more than ever, libraries are here to help you! New book suggestions? Check. Technology assistance? Check. Genealogy? Check. Tutoring and SAT prep? Check. Internet access and printing? Check. Whether you access library services at home, inside the library, or with curbside, you can always count on your library to be there. Find out more […]