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So Busy!

Busy with holiday preparations and celebrations but still want to get your favorite book or movie? No need to spend time coming into the library; get your item using our curbside service! Put your item on hold here: https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home. Once...
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Meet Mrs. Orpington, the Christmas Chicken

Join Ms. O'Handley and her pet chicken, Mrs. Orpington, for some holiday fun! Children will create wooden chicken ornaments for their Christmas trees! For children of all ages. Event space is limited and meets CDC guidelines. Wednesday, December 15, 2021,...
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Carbondale's Christmas in a Small Town festivities begin on the first day of December.  There will be many activities taking place throughout the city including at the library! On December 1st, stop by downtown Carbondale beginning at 5pm for the...
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Blue (strip) = New

Looking for new items at the library? At Abington Community Library, Blue = New! Our new items for adults, young adults, and children (books, dvds, talking books, etc.) are marked with a blue strip of tape to let you know...
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New session of Storytimes beginning!

Join us for our next session of storytimes at the Abington Community Library: Toddler (ages 2-3) on Wednesdays Nov. 3, 10, 17, and Dec. 1; Baby (ages 0-2) on Fridays Nov. 5, 12, 19, and Dec. 3; Preschool (ages 3-5)...
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Pumpkin Palooza

Pumpkin Palooza, a free event for kids, is this Saturday (October 23rd) from 12PM - 2 PM at the Carbondale Public Library. Bring the kids by to paint a pumpkin and meet special guest Mrs. Orpington, a tutu wearing chicken....
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Novel Thoughts: Gina, the Girl who Broke the World!

Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, brand new epic story arc starring Gina in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least...until now! Because suddenly, giant...
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Kanopy: Watch movies on your device when and where you want

Kanopy has thousands of movies, ready to stream on all your favorite devices, any time, anywhere. With great programming suggestions for Hispanic Heritage Month, October Fright Fest, and #Noivember, you're sure to find the perfect movie for fall viewing! Start...
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Friends of the Abington Community Library Fall Book Sale!

It's back! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 am to 2 pm at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. for the Friends Fall Book Sale! Thousands of adult and children's books, audiobooks, CDs, and...
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We’re having a SummerQuest Party!

Celebrate your hard work in SummerQuest with a drop-in party! Stop by anytime on Friday August 13 between 2-4 pm and pick up an ice cream cup and activity kit. Enter to win a prize in our raffle; winners will...
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