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Books for Memory Challenged Adults | Abington Community Library

There are an estimated 5.8 million adults in the United States who live with Alzheimer’s dementia. You may know that listening to and singing familiar music can engage Alzheimer and dementia patients. But research has also shown that books written for these adults provides a special way to interact with adults suffering from dementia. The […]

Let’s Get Messy! | Abington Community Library

If you’re a teen who likes science AND likes to get messy, the Abington Community Library is the place for you! We’re having 4 Messy Science programs this summer for teens going into grades 5-12. These programs will have lots of hands-on experiments that will make you go “WOW”! Registration is going on now for […]

Book Tasting | Abington Community Library

You’ll never know if you like something until you taste it! Stop in the Ryon Community Room on Monday June 17th from 1-6 PM to “sample” books from various genres. Find your new favorite book, maybe something unexpected! No registration required to “taste.” While you’re checking out the menu of books, don’t forget to register […]

SummerQuest 2019 | Abington Community Library

SummerQuest begins today! SummerQuest is a dynamic learning challenge for all ages. By spending time outdoors and having tech-free meals, as well as a variety of activities, you’ll earn raffle tickets, book nook coupons and a chance to win larger raffle prizes. To register for SummerQuest, visit the Circulation desk and sign up as an […]

The Battle Is On! | Abington Community Library

Join a team at the Abington Community Library as we prepare to compete against readers from all over Lackawanna County in Battle of the Books! Junior Battle of the Books (JBOB) is open to readers going into 4-6th grade, and Battle of the Books (BOB) is open to readers going into grades 7-12. BOB teams […]

Bob Ross Painting Program! | Abington Community Library

Does the soothing voice of Bob Ross take all your troubles away? Have you always wished you could create beautiful masterpieces with just a few brush strokes like Bob Ross does? Well, this could be your chance! Join Certified Ross Instructor Phil Krivenko of Art n’ Vino as he teaches you step by step to complete your […]

Lexivore Podcast: Mid-Year Round Up | Abington Community Library

It’s that time of year! Our podcast, Lexivore, is collecting the best books you’ve read so far this year! Tell us the title and author and a few sentences about why you love it. We’ll read your answers on our next podcast and share these books with other readers. Our hope is to share great […]

“Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” | Abington Community Library

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’re shining a spotlight on a new release which explores a therapist’s experience with therapy herself. Lori Gottlieb’s Maybe You Should Talk to Someone has been garnering a lot of attention as she opens up about her therapy journey. She began going, only planning on attending a few […]

Coming soon to Tutor.com | Abington Community Library

Some new and exciting services are coming to tutor.com! You can already receive tutoring 24/7 in over 40 subjects including math, science, social studies, and English plus SAT prep. Additional services will include Drop-Off Math 24/7, ASVAB practice, multiple ACT practice tests, and Princeton Review practice tests for GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT. Tutor.com is […]

FT Job Opening at Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

We’re excited to announce that we have one full-time job opening at Abington Community Library that we’d like to fill … Assistant to the Director.