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Learn a New Language! | Abington Community Library

The Lackawanna County Library System subscription to Mango Languages has been extended through July 31. Visit this link to language learning! https://connect.mangolanguages.com/scranton/start

Libraries Closed Through April 6 | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library remains closed until further notice. Please see below from the Lackawanna County Library System for more information and potential opening date (subject to change as situation develops). Due dates will be adjusted; you will not be fined. Please hold onto your materials until we re-open. Lackawanna County Library System March 24 […]

Join Us On Facebook Live! | Abington Community Library

While we are closed due to the Pennsylvania Department of Education instruction, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, we hope you will join us virtually for some of our services on Facebook Live. Daily, Mrs. Burke will offer a 10:30 AM storytime, Renee […]

Abington Community Library Closed March 14 – March 29 | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library will close as of 9PM Friday, March 13 and remain closed through Sunday, March 29. Please see below for more information from the Lackawanna County Library System. We will update you with more details as we know more regarding library services. Due dates will be adjusted to March 30. Breaking News: […]

Important COVID-19 Notice from the Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library is taking precautionary measures and keeping with CDC and Governor Wolf’s recommendations (social distancing, limiting gatherings, etc), by cancelling all programs and meetings from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20. The Library is currently operating under normal business hours. Stay tuned for updates; we will keep you apprised of any […]

Unplug! | Abington Community Library

Last Friday, March 6, was the National Day of Unplugging. Sound like a good idea? Why not give unplugging a try! Put down your phone or other device for a day and see what else you might notice or have time for. And why not try one of these books, available at the library, for […]

Lexivore Podcast, Episode 14 – Movies and Book Adaptions | Abington Community Library

Episode 14 has Renee and Megha joined by a guest, Sheli Pratt-McHugh from Scranton university, to talk about movies and book adaptations. We touch on some interesting books and their movie adaptions, with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the TV show Schitt’s Creek, to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and Greta Gerwin’s adaptation, The Witcher […]

Ways to Support the Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

There are SO many ways to support the Abington Community Library, both big and small. If you are looking to impact your community and provide life-long learning opportunities for you and those around you, please consider donating to us this year. We are a registered AmazonSmile organization. Head to smile.amazon.com to choose Abington Community Library from […]

Bermuda Cruise in September | Abington Community Library

We’re sailing to Bermuda for a FABULOUS literary cruise! Join us for warm weather, wonderful literary discussions, amazing food, and relaxation. The dates for our literary cruise are September 19 – 24 and we’re leaving from Cape Liberty. Our date is fast approaching so now is the time to put down your deposit! $150 deposit […]

Chips Dips ‘n Sips | Abington Community Library

The Friends of the Abington Community Library want to thank you for being a Friend! Join us at the library on Saturday Feb. 29 from 6-9 pm at Chips, Dips, ‘n Sips for a night of wine tasting, delectable chips and dips, live music and good Friends! Tickets are available at the library and are […]