• teen artisan craft fair on saturday, july 25 from 1-4pm at the abington free library.
    Shop the Teen Artisan Craft Fair!

    Saturday, July 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

    Support local teen artisans by shopping handmade items. There will be something for everyone: paintings, crocheted items, jewelry, and more! 

    75 lucky attendees will receive a free Kona shaved ice.

  • Library pop ups in the park events on Wednesdays in July, 10 a.m.
    Don't miss our last Park Pop-Up of the Summer!

    Wednesday, July 29, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

    On Wednesdays this July, come to your local Abington Township park for Library Pop-Ups in the Park! Only July 29 we will be at North Hills/Dougherty Park with an activity at 10:00 a.m. and a free grab in go snack for kids, while supplies last for our last Pop-Up of the summer.

  • Philly Trivia Night at the Abington Free Library, Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 p.m.
    Test your Philly knowledge at Trivia Night!

    Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

    Think you know Philadelphia? Test your Philly facts at our trivia night! Plus, we'll have Philly favs like soft pretzels, Tastycakes, and water ice. This event is fun for the whole family. 

  • All Ages Book Fair at the Abington Free Library, Saturday, September 26, 12-4 p.m.
    Applications are now open!

    Saturday, September 26, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

    Applications are now open for the Local Author Expo! This year the Expo will be part of The All Ages Book Fair! 

  • Gel Printmaking class at the Roslyn Library on Monday, August 3 from 6:30-7:30p.m.
    Get creative!

    Monday, August 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

    Create Gel Prints with us! Kids ages 10-18 can experiment with colors, shapes and patterns using gel plates.

We help adults, ages 18 and older, in the following areas:

  • Assist English language learners improve their English skills
  • Improvement with basic reading, writing, and math skills
  • Preparation to take a high school equivalency or other tests 

The Friends are community members who work to keep Abington libraries strong by funding:

  • Library programs for children and adults
  • New books, movies, computers, and library furnishings