• Image of an illustrated dinosaur holding a book on it's back with the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program theme logo.
    Join us for our Annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

    Monday, June 22, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

    Sign up for Summer Reading! Kids, teens, and adults of all ages are welcome to join us for our Annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

  • Colonial Games at the Library on June 25
    In celebration of 250 years of America

    Thursday, June 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

    Celebrate America 250 by playing games like it's 1776! Join us in playing colonial-era games and making a whirligig to take home. Drop in, kids going into grades 3-8.

  • Summer Story Walk at Rubicam Park in June 26
    Join us for a Story Walk!

    Friday, June 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    Children of all ages and their families can join us for a self-led Story Walk at Rubicam Park on Prospect and Rubicam Avenues. We'll be reading Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Come by to walk the path and enjoy a story and a snack! 

  • Adult writing workshop June 30
    Calling all writers!

    Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

    Join us for our monthly writing workshop for adult writers of all genres, stages, and abilities. Whether you have an on-going work in progress or are just starting your journey, you are welcome here.

  • America's Birthday Party at the Library on July 2
    Let's Celebrate!

    Thursday, July 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

    Drop in any time to celebrate America's birthday with treats, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more! For kids of all ages and their families.

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