News Category: Abington Community Library

Several libraries in Lackawanna County have a Parents Shelf - a separate area for great books on all kinds of parenting and child-raising topics. At the Abington Community Library, our Parents Shelf is located directly in front of you as...

Over 110 kids are registered for Winter Reading Club at the Abington Community Library. Throughout the months of January and February, these kids are reading (or being read to!) and keeping track of these books. Our official "mascot" for Winter Reading is Pete...

  Libraries throughout the Lackawanna County Library System are collecting pet supplies for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter throughout the month of February. Collection runs Feb. 1 – Feb. 28. Wish List Cat Litter Hamster & Ferret Food Dry Cat &...

We want to know how much you love your library this February! Either pick a heart off the white tree at the circulation desk or just bring in an item featured on our tree. We are in need of  the following items:...

  Where discussion and CREATIVITY come together! And YOU keep the books. For Grades 7 - 12. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every...

The Library has been a resource for many different types of crafters. One of our most enduring crafts has been knitting. People still want to learn, share what they’ve learned, and share what they’ve made with others less fortunate. The CARING...

Need something to do on these long winter days? Catch up on all the episodes of the  TV shows you just can't get enough of or find a new show to get hooked on. The Abington Community Library has multiple DVD seasons...

Does it feel like winter will never end? Are the cold and snow getting you down? Stop dreaming of warmer weather and start making your travel plans for the year. Check out our selection of travel guides and travel DVDs...

Abington Community Library is honored to present a quilt show, February 3 - February 28, in memory of Peg Winter. In September of 2006 the Library began offering instruction for beginning quilters under the direction of RSVP volunteer Margaret “Peg”...

It's elementary to celebrate the birthday month of well-known fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes (Jan. 6) by taking home a few mystery titles, some with him as the main character, others inspired by him, and some of the same genre. Click on a title...