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Looking for a unique holiday gift? | Abington Community Library

Looking for a unique and perfect holiday gift? Consider purchasing a 12 pack of hand-drawn and painted “Our Town” blank note cards created by local artist, Shirley Eagan for just $15! Mrs. Eagan’s cards reflect the beauty of our town by highlighting local landmarks in the Clarks Summit and Waverly areas. Cards are available at […]

Computer Science Education Week? We’ve got a resource for that! | Abington Community Library

Did you know that Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15th? Computer Science and STEAM are important topics of education and work force development.  We have a few resources for those looking into learning more about the field via the library’s eResource page, lclshome.org/find. Some of the resources available are Code Academy, Computer Skills Center, […]

Lackawanna County Library System Receives National Grant To Highlight Science Advances in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Procedures | Abington Community Library

The Lackawanna County Library System is pleased to announce it was one of nearly 200 facilities in the United States selected to receive a grant from the ASRT National Library Partnership to purchase books that focus on radiologic technology’s role in health care and society. Throughout December, select libraries in the system (Abington Community Library, […]

Check out a SAD lamp at the Library | Abington Community Library

If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder you are not alone.  Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons.  SAD typically begins and ends at about the same time every year.  Some symptoms include feeling depressed, losing interest in activities you once enjoyed and low energy, just to […]

#GivingTuesday | Abington Community Library

Today is #GivingTuesday! It is a chance for you to support local non-profits and we hope you will consider us today! We have a link on our Facebook page or you can go to our website and click the blue ‘Donate’ button at the top of the page. Thank you for your kindness!!

Books & Bites | Abington Community Library

Welcome to our newest book club! We’ll discuss a selected book while eating and enjoying specially curated food. The food featured and provided by a staff facilitator will relate to the book in some sense, whether it be linked to the geography of the book or a food item a character enjoys. Please notify staff […]

Being Grateful this Holiday Season | Abington Community Library

‘Tis the season to reflect on all that we have and all that has happened this year. Snag one of these books, available in the Lackawanna County Library System, to read on the topic of thankfulness. 365 Thank Yous by John Kralik. One man’s goal of finding gratitude in his own life by appreciating others […]

Exciting New Feature Coming to Libby | Abington Community Library

We love the Libby app here at the Lackawanna County Library System because of how easy it makes it to check-out and download ebooks and audiobooks using your library card. If you’re not already using it, download it now to get reading! Coming soon in 2020 is a new feature that enables users to suspend […]

Black Friday Family BINGO | Abington Community Library

If shopping isn’t your thing, join us for Black Friday Family BINGO! This is a family-friendly event, so invite the whole gang!  We’ll have 15 BINGO games and all gift cards as prizes. Enjoy some light refreshments (if you still have room in your stomach) and have a bit on fun on Black Friday with […]

To the Sea! A Literary Cruise to Bermuda with the ACL | Abington Community Library

Announcing: a literary cruise to warm, sunny Bermuda in September of 2020! The Abington Community Library is pleased to present an exciting 5 day cruise to Bermuda happening next year. This all-inclusive trip will fulfill all your literary dreams. We’re offering a unique opportunity to join other readers in chatting about pre-selected books while on […]