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Prom Dress Drive at Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

Starting February 1st the Abington Community Library will be collecting prom dresses and suits for students to wear to prom. We ask that the dresses and suits be in a current style (something purchased within the last 5 years) and that these items are clean and in mint condition. We will not be collecting shoes […]

Taylor Swift Tickets Raffle at Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library is hosting a BINGO Fundraiser on Sunday, March 26 from 1 – 4 P.M. at the Abington Heights High School. We will have a variety of prizes to give away the day of the event. There will also be an assortment of raffle tickets to purchase for additional prizes. Admission tickets […]

Looking Back & Looking Ahead | Abington Community Library

Take a look back at books in 2022 with NPR’s best books. There is something for everyone. https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2022 Look ahead to GoodReads most anticipated 2023 titles. https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/2023-most-anticipated 

Children’s Room Updates at Abington | Abington Community Library

It’s a new year and we’re doing some renovating to make the Abington Community Library Children’s room a better place to learn and play! Need help finding an item? Ask any of our friendly librarians for assistance! As we work on the Children’s room we will continue with our full variety of programs. You can […]

Storytimes at Abington | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library starts their first storytime sessions of the new year next week. We’ve updated the storytime names but will continue with the same days, times, age recommendations and fun with stories and songs! Reading Adventures (Preschool), Tuesdays, 10 AM and 1 PM; recommended for ages 3-5. Terrific Tales (Toddler), Wednesdays 10 and […]

2023 is almost here! | Abington Community Library

It’s almost 2023 and we’ve got a full schedule of programs starting up in January. Check out our wide variety of programs for adults, teens, kids, and all ages here: https://lclshome.org/abington-community-library-calendar/ We’ll see you at the library in 2023!

Ready to relax? | Abington Community Library

With the holidays over, it’s time to relax! Put that book you’ve been meaning to read or movie you’ve wanted to see on hold here: https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home and when you’re notified it’s ready stop by the circulation desk or use curbside to pick it up! Or download the Libby app or Kanopy (https://lclshome.org/all-eresources/) to check out […]

A Search for Sustenance: Food, Nutrition, & Agriculture in Ben Franklin’s Writing | Abington Community Library

Join the Abington Community Library and Ben Franklin Historian, Roy Goodman, as we delve into the writings of the historic figure. We will be taking a look at healthy eating in the 18th century and the food, nutrition, and agriculture in his writing. Registration required. Register at https://lclshome.org/events/a-search-for-sustenance-food-nutrition-agriculture-in-ben-franklins-writing/.

Winter Seed Sowing | Abington Community Library

Join the Abington Community Library and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as we delve into the low maintenance technique for starting plants, Winter Seed Sowing. Learn about this economical way to start perennials, annuals, and native plants for your garden. The materials fee is $10 and attendees will go home with seeds planted and […]

Candle Lighting Memorial Service | Abington Community Library

Compassionate Friends Worldwide holds a worldwide candle lighting memorial service to unite family and friends to commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon. A local event will be held at Abington Community Library hosted by Deede Rothenberg. For additional information please feel free to contact Deede Rothenberg, 587-0208; deede523@aol.com A candle […]