‘Tis the Season for Decorations
Thank you to Marie Kapp for sharing her tremendous talent, vision, and time in creating these seasonal decorations for our Dorothy Boccella HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Chance Raffle at Abington Community Library. Marie is one of over 80 donors. Stop in today for...
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Read Aloud & Raise a Lifelong Learner
Did you know that more than one in three children arrive at kindergarten without the skills necessary for lifetime learning? Research shows that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare for...
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ESL Courses Available Online Through Your Library
You may know that your Lackawanna County Library card gives you access to dozens of online databases including Mango Languages, but did you also know that Mango Languages has ESL courses? Not only can library users learn languages like French,...
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Paper Craft Your Way Through Fall!
Are you looking for a new craft? Why not try papercrafting and see if its exactly what you need in your life! This fall, there are several Papercrafting programs to attend. You may call the library at (570) 587-3440 to...
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Event
In an effort to address the opioid epidemic impacting our county, state, and country, the Abington Community Library, located at 1200 West Grove Street in Clarks Summit, is hosting a Drug Take-Back event. This event, supported by the Lackawanna County Medical...
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Thank you for being a Friend!
The Friends of the Abington Community Library would like to thank everyone for making our recent Fall Book Sale a big success! From our many volunteers to the crowds who browsed our thousands of books, DVDs, and talking books, we...
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National Take-Back Day
Did you know…? People often share their unused pain relievers, unaware of the dangers of nonmedical opioid use. Of the 21.5 million Americans 12 or older that had a substance use disorder in 2014, 1.9 million had...
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Thank you to our Sponsors for Tasting By the Book!
Abington Community Library announces Bronze Sponsors of Tasting By The Book. The event is scheduled Saturday, October 22, 7 PM. Stop by the library or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tasting-by-the-book-tickets-27710849898 to get your tickets today! $25 per person.
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We all play a role. We must take responsibility.
On Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 7 PM, Dr. William Dempsey will be presenting “The Drug Problem Lurking in Your Home” in the Ryon Room of the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove Street, Clarks Summit. A Lackawanna County Medical...
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Consider Donating a Chance Raffle Basket!
Do you have an idea for the perfect basket and want to do more than buying tickets? Consider donating your own basket (*new items only please)! In the weeks leading up to the Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace, tickets will be sold for...
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