News Category: Kids

Celebrate all your hard work during the SummerQuest challenge! On Monday August 5, stop by the Abington Community Library anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to participate in our pop-up makerspace. Use the materials provided for kids, teens, and...

This summer, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with SummerQuest: A Universe of Stories! We cannot wait to have astronomer Kevin Manning here at the Abington Community Library on the actual anniversary, July 20. From 7-9PM,...

Magic and Ice Cream!!!!! What can be better at the library!  Prepare to be dazzled! Juggler, Rob Smith, will flawlessly juggle five balls, clubs, fire torches,and rings, not to mention flying knives and a chainsaw! All with razor-sharp accuracy! After...

We're hosting a Read-A-Thon! The Library will be open for a twenty-four hour period to allow for non-stop reading! Participants will pick up a registration form and ask friends, family, or neighbors for sponsorship. The sponsorship is a flat donation...

The Carbondale Public Library is getting ready to start our Summer Quest programs on June 17th. We have something for everyone. Complete activities at your own pace, and earn prizes as you go. Young children (preschool and under) can have...

You'll never know if you like something until you taste it! Stop in the Ryon Community Room on Monday June 17th from 1-6 PM to "sample" books from various genres. Find your new favorite book, maybe something unexpected! No registration...

SummerQuest begins today! SummerQuest is a dynamic learning challenge for all ages. By spending time outdoors and having tech-free meals, as well as a variety of activities, you'll earn raffle tickets, book nook coupons and a chance to win larger...

Join a team at the Abington Community Library as we prepare to compete against readers from all over Lackawanna County in Battle of the Books! Junior Battle of the Books (JBOB) is open to readers going into 4-6th grade, and...

Some new and exciting services are coming to tutor.com! You can already receive tutoring 24/7 in over 40 subjects including math, science, social studies, and English plus SAT prep. Additional services will include Drop-Off Math 24/7, ASVAB practice, multiple ACT...

In partnership with the National Running Center, The Abington Community Library invites you to join us at the Patriot Mile on Saturday May 25 at 10 AM. This one mile run will take you through the streets of Clarks Summit,...