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What is an Endowment Fund and why does the Library need one? The Abington Community Library Endowment Fund principal is held in perpetuity, and the income that comes from investments is used for the Library’s needs each year. This additional...

Thousands of Kids Participated   Lackawanna County libraries had more than 3,600 children join and participate in Summer Reading Programs in 2015, and attendance at performances and exhibits for children at the libraries and at local attractions through the library...

As libraries, we understand our role in ensuring that citizens have the knowledge and skills to fully participate and contribute to their communities, and this begins with their ability to vote.  Identified by Pa Forward, voting as a part of...

Just in time for Halloween, Albright Memorial Library will be presenting a weekly film series in October devoted to the films of William Castle.  The film series kicks off on Thursday, October 1st at 7 PM with the 1959 horror...

The Reference Department received Draft plans for the Public Participation Plan, Limited-English Proficiency Plan, Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan, and the Lackawanna-Luzerne Long Range Transportation plan.  These Drafts are a five year plan that Lackawanna-Luzerne County coordinate for long range transportation...

Are you a ... cook? artist? writer? creator? builder? Do you have ... special skills? expertise? free time? Want to ... teach a class? share your skill? give a lecture? lead a discussion? We might be able to use you...

“I Love the Humanities Because…” Celebration Slated Tuesday, Sept. 29th   50 years ago, members of Congress, academics and writers gathered in the White House Rose Garden for what today seems an unlikely event. On September 29, 1965, President Lyndon...

If you missed this week’s Maker Monday about rain reclamation, you can still find information on how to conserve water. Executive director, Bernie McGurl, of the Lackawanna River Corridor Association gave patrons tips to install and use rain barrels at...

Ever wonder what happens when you place a book on hold? Here's a little video demonstrating the whole process from start to finish!

Abington Community Library provides weekly outreach services to local daycares as well as to the Alzheimer's Unit at Allied Services.  Sharing stories and songs with these young children and with the adults at Allied gives us the chance to share...