News Category: Abington Community Library

Tasting by the Book, a new concept in fundraising, arrived at the Abington Community Library in October 2015. Resoundingly successful, the event will make a return appearance again this October! The sharing of  gourmet food delicacies prepared by local cooks...

Next week is National Library Week! Join with us next week and celebrate how libraries transform lives. Why not share your story with a staff member? Or, try something new. If you usually read mysteries, try a memoir. If you...

The Friends of Abington Community Library Book Sale will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. A preview sale will be held on Friday, April 8 with NEW SALE...

  Local musician and photographer Julian Sparacino creates his art with the intent of conveying a fresh perspective. His photos have appeared in regional magazines, newspapers and solo exhibits. along with his life-long obsession with photography, as a freelance musician Julian performs...

The Lackawanna County Library System (LCLS) has a new eResource available on its website, Rosen Digital’s Teen Health and Wellness: real life * real answers.  This valuable resource can be found at http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com. Topics within the database include diseases, drugs...

In February we invited patrons to explain why they came to the Library. The following list, drawn from more than 250 entries, provides a subtle, and often humerous, reminder of all we have to offer, 71 hours a week, at...

Always in Stitches Presents the Margaret Winter Annual Quilt Show featuring local quilt artist and teacher Alice Giombetti during the month of March @ the Abington Community Library Pictured: A detail from a quilt showing Alice's use of hand quilting, embroidery,...

Ghostlight Productions announces AUDITIONS for the 8th Annual Shakespeare in the Park: JULIUS CAESAR directed by Rachel Luann Strayer. Sunday, March 20th, 4:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Auditions are open to all members of the community ages 16 and...

In honor of St. Joseph, the patron saint of Italian-Americans and immigrants, the Abington Community Library and SIAMO-NEPA will host an Italian celebration on Saturday March 19 from 2-4 PM for all ages. Crafts, stories, clips of PBS's "The ItalianAmericans",...

Abington Community Library extends our thanks and appreciation to all of the participants and patrons for supporting our 3rd Annual At Home Party Marketplace. We look forward to next year! [caption id="attachment_17250" align="alignleft" width="226"] Ellen Raino, Independent Consultant[/caption] [caption id="attachment_17251"...