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Lexivore Podcast, Episode 2 – Tamora Pierce and Carla Hayden

In episode 2, Megha and Renee discuss what they're reading, "Terrier" by Tamora Pierce, Women's History Month (especially Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden), and tease about their May episode. We hope you enjoy it! Listen here!   Transcript is available...
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“Open the Dialogue” : A Series Concerning Substance Abuse Awareness

The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit will host a four part series entitled “Open the Dialogue: A Substance Abuse Awareness Series for Caretakers of Children Grades 5-12 and Beyond”. The current opiate crisis prompted this series and with Pennsylvania holding...
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Winterfest at Lackawanna State Park

It's a good time of year to enjoy Winterfest at Lackawanna State Park on Saturday, February 10, 11 AM to 3 PM. From Winter Bird Walk and Ice Safety and Rescue Demo to Winter Survival Skills and Howlin' Huskies Sled...
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Festival of Ice Festivities @ Your Library

Celebrate the Wizarding World of Ice in this year's Clarks Summit Festival of Ice over Presidents' Day weekend, February 16-19. Come and see the Abington Community Library's ice sculpture...one of the most beloved characters from the Harry Potter books! Here...
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Lexivore, the Podcast from the Abington Community Library, Episode 1 – Harry Potter and Historical Butterbeer

Lexivore is a podcast produced by the Abington Community Library, with library staff Renee Roberts and Megha Baikadi hosting it.  We will be talking about library programs, book recommendations and explorations, and fun facts.  This first episode, we speak a...
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Winter Challenge Fun!

Feeling a little blue this winter? Time to perk up and join the Winter Challenge at the Abington Community Library! Starting this year, the whole family can participate. The dates of the Winter Challenge are January 8 to February 23....
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Test your HP knowledge!

Did you know that Harry Potter is coming to Clarks Summit in February? Get excited for the Abington Business & Professional Association's Festival of Ice: The Wizarding World of Ice coming in February by joining Abington Community Library for a...
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Need help preparing for the SATs?

Certified math teacher, Ruth Yaron, will provide help and tutoring to high school students who are looking to take the SAT test in the 2017-2018 school year. The tutoring will only cover SAT Mathematics. Students should come prepared with questions to the...
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Maker Cart for Teens and Tweens

Think - Design - Create - Experiment - Build - Invent Carbondale Public Library Two more sessions for each Maker Cart programs. Try the challenge or make your own project. Grades 7-12 are invited on Wednesdays (3PM - 7 PM) to...
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Math and Science Summer Challenge!

Summer is here! Looking for a fun way to challenge your Math and Science skills over the summer vacation?  Try out Tutor.com's Math Summer Challenges or try your hand at their Summer Science activities!   You can get additional practice...
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