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Spring session of Storytimes starting soon!

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Spring session of Storytimes starting soon!

Our next five week session of Storytimes begins next week! Preschool (ages 3-5) begins Apr. 19, Toddler (ages 2-3) begins April 20, and Baby (ages 0-2) begins April 22. Head to https://lclshome.org/abington-community-library-calendar/, find the class you'd like to register for...
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Earth Month Community Partnership Clean-up Events

Throughout the month of April, the Valley Community Library, Pennsylvania Sierra Club, and Keep NEPA Beautiful have partnered with various community organizations in our area to do litter clean-up events. These clean-ups are a great opportunity to learn more about...
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We’re Marching through Women’s History

We're celebrating Women's History Month with some great displays of books by and about women. Check out our adult, teen, and children's displays and find someone to cheer about!
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Art Exhibit Open House

Did you submit an entry for the children's, teen, or adult art contest in January or February? Your art will be on display in the Ryon Community Room through the month of March! Stop by during this open house to...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Explore Predators- Now Unlimited Seating!

The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den will bring along some of their sharp-toothed residents! Meet live apex reptiles, and discover how these large reptiles hunt and capture prey in the wild! Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM Recommended...
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Little Builder’s Party! at the Children’s Library

Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. The Little Builders will use a variety of age appropriate block and manipulatives to design, create, and build. And knock down! Parent participation highly encouraged!  Tuesday, ...
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Friends of the Abington Community Library has a new website!

The Friends of  the Abington Community Library are pleased to announce their new website! You can link to it HERE.  On the site, you'll find information about upcoming events like their Spring Book Sale (coming Saturday, April 2nd), learn how...
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So Busy!

Busy with holiday preparations and celebrations but still want to get your favorite book or movie? No need to spend time coming into the library; get your item using our curbside service! Put your item on hold here: https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home. Once...
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Meet Mrs. Orpington, the Christmas Chicken

Join Ms. O'Handley and her pet chicken, Mrs. Orpington, for some holiday fun! Children will create wooden chicken ornaments for their Christmas trees! For children of all ages. Event space is limited and meets CDC guidelines. Wednesday, December 15, 2021,...
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Carbondale's Christmas in a Small Town festivities begin on the first day of December.  There will be many activities taking place throughout the city including at the library! On December 1st, stop by downtown Carbondale beginning at 5pm for the...
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