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1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA  19001, 215-885-5180

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Adult Events at Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, 215-885-5180, ext. 15. - updated 13-May-2008

Adults@AFL
Adult Literacy Events
Daytime Book Discussion Group
Friends of the Library
Guitar Workshop Series
Old York Road Genealogical Society
Ruth Abel Memorial Book Discussion
Socrates Café
WWII Lecture Series

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For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates

The Ruth R. Abel Memorial Book Discussion
Edward Pettit is our discussion leader.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
7:00 p.m. in the Shorday Room
The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates

Books may be reserved through the library hold system.

Registration is a must! Register in the Library Office, Abington Free Library, call 215-885-5180, ext. 15 or email.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

Click here for VETERANS' LINKS!!

 

 

 

WWII LECTURE SERIES - click here for more ...
Every 3rd Tuesday @ 3 & 7 p.m.

Read any good books or seen any good movies on WWII?  We're making a list. Click here to email your choices.

May 20 Growing up in London during WWII Elaine Good
June 17 Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine Division John Lindenmuth
July 15 Navy Pilot aboard the USS Mission Bay Robert Pafaro
Aug 19 5th Cavalry Division in Vietnam 1970-1971 LTC Hugh F. Foster III
Sept 16 Career of a Marine, 1942-1968 COL Ernest Brydon
Click here for more details ...

Register in the Library Office, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, 215-885-5180, ext. 15 or by email.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

Seven Lesson Course!

GUITAR WORKSHOP SERIES

Five Lesson Course, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room, Lower Level
For age 15 and up. Instructor Rich Kaufman will bring some guitars to lessons.

Tues, April 1
Wed, April 16
Tues, April 29
Tues, May 13
Tues, May 27

Register in the Library Office, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, 215-885-5180, ext. 15 or by email.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

Socrates Cafe - A Fresh Taste of Philosophy

SOCRATES CAFÉ

Every second Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - noon
AND
Every fourth Friday of the month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Giving Philosophy Back to the People
Let's discuss ... What is truth? What is justice? What is moderation? Any and every question under the sun!

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

DAYTIME BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - click here for more ...
Every 1st Thursday @ 1 p.m.

2008

April 3 - Water for Elephants , by Sara Gruen

May 1 - Planning Meeting - NOTE CHANGE!

June 5 - A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini

July 3 - All Over but the Shoutin', by Rick Bragg

Aug 7 - Nineteen Minutes, by Jodi Picoult - NOTE CHANGE!

Sept 4 - Infidel, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali - NOTE CHANGE!

more dates and info ...

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!

Search the catalog ... Reserve Books Online!

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OLD YORK ROAD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - click here for more ...
Every 2nd Tuesday, from 7-8:45 p.m.
OYRGS website | Genealogy Books

May 13 - Do Family Research at the David Library of the American Revolution
Kathy Ludwig, David Library

June 10 - PA Military Records at the PA State Archives, Jonathan Stayer, PA State Archives

more dates and info ...

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

ADULT LITERACY EVENTS - click here for more ...
Literacy Phone: 215-885-5183

Literacy Link - The Abington Township Public Library Adult Literacy Newsletter l Events - Future Dates l Conversation PLEASE! l Family Literacy l GED l Learning Center l Literacy Live l Literacy Workplace l U.S. Citizenship l Write It Right

Can you read this?  Many can’t.
 
You could help by sending a student and/or becoming a tutor at the Abington Free Library Adult Literacy Program.  Free tutoring is provided to adults who are unable to read, or are learning English as a second language, or need to improve their writing or math skills. 

Learning to read can change a life … help make it happen!

Call Rob Naborn at 215-885-5183 or email him at ablit1@yahoo.com.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.

BookCellar - Used Book Store
BookCellar (used book store) hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri; noon - 4 p.m., Wed; noon - 8:30 p.m., Sat; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - click here for events, used books sale, join, etc.

The Friends of the Library is a community organization dedicated to supporting the Abington Township Public Library.

FRIENDS MEETINGS - March 15, May 17, June 9 (at Alverthorpe Park), Sept 20, Nov 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Community Room, AFL
Mon, June 9, 2008 - 5:45 p.m. Picnic in Alverthorpe Park

NEWS! - Buy BookCellar Books on Amazon!

Proceeds from Friends activities benefit the Library. Call (215) 885-5180, ext. 36 or email us. Everyone is welcome to come & get involved!

For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.


Adult Events at Abington Free Library

All adult programs will be held in the Community Room on the Lower Level unless specified. The Library has stairs and an elevator to the Lower Level. For information on Adult Programs or to register, call, email or come by: Library Office, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, USA, 215-885-5180, ext. 15

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