Event Type : Abington Community Library

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Schedule a 10-minute appointment with a certified therapy dog by emailing Miss Laura at Lgardoski@albright.org. Get some extra reading practice and make a new furry friend, virtually on Zoom! *Space is limited; register now to reserve a spot. For Grades K-4.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. E-mail esandercock@albright.org for your Zoom link.

REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAM

The Abington Community Library is proud to debut a new, ongoing program series surrounding the topic of race in America. Three conversations hosted by Dr. Lia Richards-Palmiter will explore the Black Lives Matter movement as well as racism in America and in our region. Additionally, three book discussions hosted by library staff will work in conjunction to illustrate these issues in literature and real-life. Copies of the books will be provided for participants to keep upon registration. All programs will occur virtually. For adults. Email RRoberts@albright.org to register.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 to 8 PM – Introduction and Open Forum

Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8 PM –If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 to 8 PM – Guided Discussion and Open Forum

Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 8 PM – The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison

Thursday, Mar. 18, 7 to 8 PM – Guided Discussion and Open Forum

Thursday, Apr. 15, 7 to 8 PM – Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Funding has been provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.

Join Mary as she reviews the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo before the series premiers on Netflix.  We’ll talk about the best order to read the books and do some spoiler-free reviews. This video will be shared on Facebook and IGTV.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Moving Forward is a community group of support and encouragement dedicated to women who have experienced mother loss. Dealing with mother loss is a lifelong journey; you are welcome, at any age and any stage of loss. We will relieve some of the emotional burden we all carry as a result of this loss by moving forward together– sharing experiences, support, and discussions that honor our moms and our journey. E-mail esandercock@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome. This meeting will be held via the Zoom Platform. Please email esandercock@albright.org for your link.

Join local Civil War enthusiasts each month as they discuss a selected topic. The topic for their April meeting is: Antecedents of the Civil War. They will discuss President Buchanan’s policies, the impact of the Compromise of 1850, and the Dred Scott decision and the effects thereof. Email ESandercock@albright.org to register and receive the Zoom link. For adults. 

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Miss Laura will highlight some books in the children’s collection. Find something new to read! This video will be published to the “Abington Community Library for Kids” Facebook page.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Throughout the day, children may pick up seeds and a cup of dirt at the Library to take home and grow their own flower for Earth Day. Sponsored by the Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee.

Chat with other teens who enjoy anime, manga and all things pop culture from Asia! This program is open for teens in grades 6-12th.

Registration is required by e-mailing Mary at mgraham@albright.org. Program will take place on Zoom.

A magical bookclub for adults. This group will be reading the Harry Potter series throughout the year. This club is open to new and old fans of the series. For March we will be discussing “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”.

If you are interested in participating please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org to get the Zoom link.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

In honor of National Poetry Month, Renee invites you to slow down and spend some time with poetry. She’ll read a selection of poems meant to inspire, delight, and soothe. This video will publish to Facebook. For Adults 

Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

A group of tweens/teens focused on supporting the library through volunteering, faciliating programs, and fundraising. Come and share your thoughts and ideas. Email Lgardoski@albright.org to register and receive the Zoom link. For Grades 5-12.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Chat with other teens about a specially selected book. You’ll receive a kit with the book (yours to keep), an art project, and a snack. Teens: grades 5-12. This program will happen virtually on Zoom. Email RRoberts@albright.org to register

January:  Register by Jan. 22 to receive your kit. Book: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

February: Register by Feb. 17 to receive your kit. Book: Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca  

March: Register by Mar. 17 to receive your kit. Book: Flygirl by Sherri Smith 

April: Register by Apr. 15 to receive your kit. Book: Tunnels by Roderick Gordon.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Join art historian Mallory Mortillaro, whose story was featured in the New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine, to discuss her discovery of a Rodin sculpture overlooked in the corner of a New Jersey municipal hall. She will explain how a simple cataloging project turned into one of the biggest finds in recent art history. Here a Rockefeller heir, Auguste Rodin, and Napoleon Bonaparte are linked together in a small New Jersey suburb. Presentation will be followed by a Q and A. Email esandercock@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

For adults.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Join this online book club to read and discuss Mystery Books every month. E-mail esandercock@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link. The April Selection for the Mystery Book Club is David Baldacci’s “The Long Road to Mercy’” #1 in the Atlee Pine series. Email esandercock@albright.org to register.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Schedule a 10-minute appointment with a certified therapy dog by emailing Miss Laura at Lgardoski@albright.org. Get some extra reading practice and make a new furry friend, virtually on Zoom! *Space is limited; register now to reserve a spot. For Grades K-4.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Mrs. Burke will highlight some books in the children’s collection. Find something new to read! This video will be published to the “Abington Community Library for Kids” Facebook page.

Sign Up Deadline: April 30, June 28, June 25

Pick Up: 14 May, 11 June, 9 July

Fill out a short questionnaire, return it by the deadline, and receive a box with a personalized library book and a couple of surprise goodies. Subscription lasts from May to July, but may be joined at any time before the last deadline to get the remaining boxes. Book and box must be returned, but the rest is yours to keep. Enjoy a book chosen especially for you, and maybe find a new favorite! Fill out the questionnaire at the link below, pick up a paper copy at the front desk of the library, or email esandercock@albright.org.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sf1AThgAYmIEtiyFPNCS_WN6wqhkXzPpWohlYBSx4b8/prefill

For adults.

Pick up a bag of books, divided by genre, at this special outdoor book sale. Most bags are adult books; limited number of children’s and large print books also available. Donate any amount per bag! Also, purchase a library baseball cap for $12! Thank you for supporting our fundraisers. Can’t make it? Call 570-587-3440 during the sale and we’ll set a bag aside for you to purchase on May 15. Rain date: May 21.

Participate in some fun STEM activities this month! Register for Math & Science Club, and then coordinate pick-up of a Math & Science kit from the Library. Register by emailing Lgardoski@albright.org. Kits available while supplies last. For Grades K-4.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Moving Forward is a community group of support and encouragement dedicated to women who have experienced mother loss. Dealing with mother loss is a lifelong journey; you are welcome, at any age and any stage of loss. We will relieve some of the emotional burden we all carry as a result of this loss by moving forward together– sharing experiences, support, and discussions that honor our moms and our journey. E-mail esandercock@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome. This meeting will be held via the Zoom Platform. Please email esandercock@albright.org for your link.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. E-mail esandercock@albright.org for your Zoom link.

Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

A group of tweens/teens focused on supporting the library through volunteering, faciliating programs, and fundraising. Come and share your thoughts and ideas. Email Lgardoski@albright.org to register and receive the Zoom link. For Grades 5-12.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Chat with other teens about a specially selected book. You’ll receive a kit with the book (yours to keep), an art project, and a snack. Teens: grades 5-12. This program will happen virtually on Zoom. Email RRoberts@albright.org to register

January:  Register by Jan. 22 to receive your kit. Book: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

February: Register by Feb. 17 to receive your kit. Book: Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca  

March: Register by Mar. 17 to receive your kit. Book: Flygirl by Sherri Smith 

April: Register by Apr. 15 to receive your kit. Book: Tunnels by Roderick Gordon.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

Join this online book club to read and discuss Mystery Books every month. E-mail esandercock@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link. The April Selection for the Mystery Book Club is David Baldacci’s “The Long Road to Mercy’” #1 in the Atlee Pine series. Email esandercock@albright.org to register.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for your Zoom link.

Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. E-mail Kandrews@albright.org to register and receive your Zoom link.

The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome. This meeting will be held via the Zoom Platform. Please email esandercock@albright.org for your link.

A Fresh Look: That’s the theme for this spring’s Creative Writing. We will be trying on fresh ways to look at our stories, new approaches to our old stories, and creative ways to pull the reader into those stories. We might even sneak in a week or two of poetry to help us focus on finding just the right word. You are welcome to join us for a taste if you have been thinking about writing some of those stories you have rattling around in your head. And you just might find that this is what you have been looking for: a fun way to use some of this quarantine time with a group of like-minded writers. Email esandercock@albright.org to register for this Zoom program.