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Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway Ends Soon | Abington Community Library

Time is running out on our Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway! Through March 31st, students from any area high school can call the library at 570-587-3440 to schedule a private appointment to browse our collection of prom dresses and suits. Lots of designs to choose from! Call the library today before time runs out!

Winter Challenge: Step Right Up for the GREATEST Winter Ever! | Kids

This winter, all Lackawanna County libraries are celebrating carnivals with an all-ages reading and activity challenge to brighten up the winter from Monday, January 23 through Friday, February 24. The libraries will have reading lists and activities available for every member of the family. We are thrilled to bring the excitement of the big top to […]

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 

Join Our Spring Community Clean-ups | Kids

In 2022, the Valley Community Library partnered with the PA Sierra Club and 10 other local organizations to bring the community together to clean up litter locally. We are proud to have held 13 events throughout our community. Our 2022 partners were: –Archbald Neighborhood Association –Carbondale Public Library –Citizens for a Healthy Jessup -Friends of […]

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 […]

DINOVember for Teens | Abington Community Library

This month the Abington Community Library is celebrating November with a Dino-twist. We are offering a variety of Dinosaur themed programs from movie nights to an escape room. Check out all the awesome program we have for teens in grades 5-12. Jurassic Park Interactive Movie Night: https://lclshome.org/events/interactive-movie-night/ Dino-Crafting for Middle Schoolers: https://lclshome.org/events/3d-dinosaur-prints/ Dino Dining for […]

DINOvember Coming Soon | Abington Community Library

DINOvember is coming to the Abington Community Library this November in the form of unique and special programming for children and teens! Please register for all programs you plan to attend. Featuring T-Rex Tea Party Kids in grades K-4 are invited to join us for a very special event celebrating two of our favorite things: […]

Disability Resource Fair | Abington Community Library

The Disability Resource Fair is a free-event where different organizations gather at the library to answer questions and educate the public on the different services they provide. The event will take place on Saturday, October 22 between 9 am and 1 pm. We will have groups such as, NAMI, the National  Alliance on Mental Illness […]

November Calendar | Kids

There are lots of things happening for children and teens in November at the North Pocono Public Library. View and print our calendar here. Don’t forget to register for programs that have an asterisk by them. Register for all children and teen programs at the Library, by calling 570-842-4700, OR by email to ETarr@albright.org.