Yesterday we announced our bookmark contest for children and today we are thrilled to announce one for teens in grades 6-12. Stop by your local library starting April 24 to design a bookmark that answers the question, what does kindness look like? The winning bookmark will be printed and sent to all the libraries.
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!
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 our local libraries this winter with a variety of reading challenges for all ages, interactive circus-themed activities and programs as well as events that will take center ring.
The Winter Reading Challenge is a collaborative effort between member libraries to inspire new reads, revisit old favorites, discover new activities, and discover new hobbies.
Register here: https://lclshome.beanstack.com/users/sign_in. The Beanstack App can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store or via the Apple Store.
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
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!
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 books or movies from the comfort of your home!
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 High Schoolers: https://lclshome.org/events/dino-dining-for-high-school/
Escape from Jurassic Park: e-mail Mgraham@albright.org for a time
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: dinosaurs and tea parties! We will even have a very special guest to teach us all about proper tea party etiquette.
For Kids
Weekly Displays: “I Spy” Dinosaurs and Dinosaur Jokes
Take & Make Craft – A dinosaur themed craft available in November as supplies last.
Food Fun (K-4) – Tuesday, November 15th at 4 PM
Family Movie Night: Ice Age (All Ages) – Friday, November 18th @ 6 PM
Art Explorers: Dinosaur Silhouette (K-4) – Wednesday, November 30th at 4 PM
Homeschoolers @ the Library: Fossils (K-4) – Thursday, December 1st at 2:30 PM
For Middle School and High School
Jurassic Park Interactive Movie – Friday, November 4th @ 5 PM
3D Pens Dino Making (Middle School) – Monday, November 7th @ 5 PM
Dino Dining (High School) – Wednesday, November 16th @ 6 PM
Escape Jurassic Park – Friday, November 25th @ 6 PM
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 to share helpful information on finding and maintaining treatment as well as ways to get involved. There will also be organizations like ZENsory Zone who provides a safe and welcoming place for children and adults who struggle with sensory-based issues including by not limited to ADHD and autism. We will also have information on finances and how to save and earn when you or a family member have a disability.
This is the first event of this kind that we are hosting for the community but we know it won’t be the last. Please register here: https://lclshome.org/events/disability-resource-fair/
The Friends of the Abington Community Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Saturday Oct. 8 from 8 am to 2:30 pm at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. 1000’s of adult and children’s books, DVDs, and audio books priced from $.25 to $2.00. Preview sale for Friends members, Friday Oct. 7 from 5-8 pm. Join or renew your membership at the preview sale. Proceeds directly benefit the Abington Community Library.