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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, deadly brain disease for which there is no cure, and is not a normal part of healthy aging. Researchers are still working to discover the root cause of the disease, but it’s widely believed to...
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Native American Heritage Month

As early as 1916, when New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” efforts have been underway to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial commemoration,...
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Cookbook Club

Join Abington Community on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 P.M. for our October “Cookbook Club.” Attendees can sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from this month’s featured cookbooks. Librarians will help you sign up...
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Important Updates Coming to Libby & Kanopy

Beginning Monday, November 2, Libby will require your PIN in addition to your library card number. This change will apply when you log into the Libby app using a smart device or when you visit libbyapp.com on a web browser....
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Death Café

Join Abington Community Library on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 P.M for coffee, cake, and conversation at our Death Café, a welcoming space to explore thoughts on death, dying, and what it means to live amongst it. Whether you’d like...
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October is Family History Month

As we celebrate Family History Month in October, your Library is here to help you know and honor your ancestors. It is estimated that over 80 million people in the United States research their family history for a variety of...
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Register to Vote for the 2026 General Election

Have you made a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election? In Pennsylvania, the deadline to register to vote in the November 3 election is Monday, October 19. Voting is an important civic duty that gives us the opportunity...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

For nearly 60 years, the United States has celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15. This national observance recognizes the significant roles Latina and Latina artists, business owners, activists, public servants, and citizens have had in strengthening...
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Enjoy a Helping of Noodles & Doodles at the Library!

This fall, teens can join their Library for a fun program full of snacks, creativity, fun, and good company: Noodles & Doodles! Each Library will have its own theme, ranging from ramen to mac and cheese, and teens ages 12...
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Part-Time Circulation Clerk Opening at Scranton Library

The Scranton Public Library is seeing a part-time Circulation Clerk. For a full job description and to apply, please click on the links below to download and print the PDFs. Email completed job applications to lhendricks@albright.org. Printable Job Application Printable...
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