• Craft supply share at the library on Thursday, September 24, 6-8 pm
    Stop by to browse free craft supplies!

    Thursday, September 24, 6:00—8:00 p.m.

    Join to browse and take home free new-to-you supplies for your next creative project. No donation is required to "shop"! 

  • All Ages Book Fair at the Abington Free Library, Saturday, September 26, 12-4 p.m.
    A Book Event for All Ages!

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

    Join us for a Book Fair! Attendees can expect moderated book-themed panels, a writing workshop for Children in grades 2-8, book-making crafts, our ever-popular Local Author Expo, and more.

  • Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 Half Price Book Sale, Native Plant Sale, and $6 Bag Sale.
    Friends Plant & Book Sale

    Join The Friends of the Abington Township Public Library for a weekend of book sales and Native Plants from The Environmental Advisory Council. Bake sale, Pretzels, and raffle baskets and a $6 bag sale on books on Sunday!

  • Dolly Parton Day at the Abington Free Library
    Celebrate the life of Dolly Parton

    Friday, September 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

    Stop by for an afternoon filled with Dolly-inspired activities, crafts, music, and plenty of rhinestones. Whether you’re a lifelong Dolly fan or just love a good library celebration, there’s something for everyone!

  • Monarch Migration Talk with Mike Weilbacher
    Mike Weilbacher Shares the Butterfly's Unique Story

    Wednesday, September 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

    Writer-naturalist and author of “Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature In and Around Philadelphia,” Mike Weilbacher shares the butterfly's story, weaving up-to-date science on the creature’s status with folk legend and even Aztec myth.

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