• Appeal
    Annual Appeal

    December 2025

    In the very simplest terms, you are our why. You, our patrons and friends, are why we do what we do--and then strive to do it better.

    We are so fortunate to have supporters and advocates who stand by us and help us fulfill our mission, year after year. We couldn't serve our community without you.

  • Coffee
    Coffee, Tea, & Talk

    1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:30—11:30 a.m. 

    Join a casual conversation, make connections, and new friends. Just drop in on December 4 or 18, or next year!

    Refreshments provided.

  • Roslyn Storytime
    Storytime for Ages 3-5

    Thursdays, 10:30—11:00 a.m., at Roslyn Library

    Join Ms. Cathy for stories, play, and a take-home craft.

  • Book sale
    Half-Price Children's Book Sale

    December 15 to 20 in the Book Cellar!

    Visit the Friends' bookstore on the ground floor of the Abington Free Library.

  • Roslyn
    Family Concert at Roslyn

    Tuesday, December 30, 10:00—10:45 a.m.

    Relax as Kala Jojo offers stories and songs in the African American and Caribbean traditions. He plays a variety of classical African instruments. 

    Best for ages 4 and up.

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