Stitch Along: A Place to Learn, Stitch and Share

We've had so much fun stitching, we can't stop! So bring your projects to our little nook in the YA Area and join our informal stitching and knitting group. We’ll provide muslin, thread and sewing needles.

Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
6th grade and up. Adults welcome!

Walk-ins welcome. Register now for this FREE series at the Information Desk, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, call 215-885-5180, ext. 13 or email lcummings@mclinc.org

 Board Games!

Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fridays from 3:30-4:45 p.m.  

Grades 6-12. Adults welcome!

Scrabble, dominoes, chess, checkers, Othello, and other board games.
Meet new friends! Exercise your brain! Board games are always available!

More information at the Information Desk, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, call 215-885-5180, ext. 13 or email lcummings@mclinc.org

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Hear from those who were there!
WWII Lecture Series meets at Abington Free Library
every third Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

June 19, 2012 @ 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

June’s speaker will be Ted Heck. 
The topic will be announced in the near future.

The Lecture Institute is looking for future speakers. 
Please share ideas with Tom Brennan or Joe Campbell.
 
Register for these FREE programs in the Library Office,
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, call 215-885-5180, ext. 15 or email: kburnham@mclinc.org

Get involved.
Please contact us if you would like to help out.

WWII Lecture Series Newsletters

 The Ruth and Robert Abel Memorial
Book and Film Discussion Group

	Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. the book No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy  led by Chad Whitman Click on the book title above to request it through the library system. Books are available for $9 in the Library Office.  Register online.
	Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. History of Love by Nicole Krauss Led by Dr. Karen Weekes Introducing, our new discussion leader, Dr. Karen Weekes: Dr. Karen Weekes is an Associate Professor of English at Penn State University, Abington College. Her teaching and research interests include contemporary American and world literature, women's writing, and graphic memoir and other non-traditional modes of autobiography. She is the founder of the Society for Contemporary Literature and has enjoyed leading or participating in book groups for many years.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST!
Register for this FREE series
in the Library Office, Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
call 215-885-5180, ext. 15 or email kburnham@mclinc.org.

 “Apple® Devices
@ Abington Free Library”

Wednesday, May 23rd
from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

This will be your opportunity to learn about Apple® products. iPads® and iPod Touch® can be used to read eBooks, access the MobilePAC (Mobile Online Card Catalog) and much more.

IT Solutions Consulting, Inc., (Apple® consultants)
will be available to answer questions.

Registration is required! By phone or in-person.

Contact the Information Desk, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 or call 215-885-5180, ext. 13

 Computer Resources,
 Your Library Account and
 Searching the Catalog

First Wednesdays

June 6th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Abington Free Library Community Room

ASK AT THE INFORMATION DESK
call 215-885-5180, ext. 13
or email AskAbington@gmail.com

 Daytime Book Discussion Group

Every first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!

Book	Date	Title	Author
	June 7, 2012	Caleb's Crossing	Geraldine Brooks

More dates for 2012...

Search the catalog ... Reserve Books Online!

Computer Classes

Abington Free Library offers a one hour class, one-on-one with a volunteer computer aide, tailored to a person's need.

The class could cover basic computer skills, the Internet, email or Microsoft Word or Excel.

Call 215-885-5180, ext. 13 or email AskAbington@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.

 Socrates Café

Every second Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - noon

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!

Walk-ins welcome!

Thursday, September 13, 2012
from 7-8:30 p.m.

For half a century, beginning in the 1940s, Leonard Bernstein was one of the most charismatic presences on the American arts scene. This presentation is a portal to understanding one of America’s most colossal but enigmatic musicians.

Commonwealth Speaker, Karl Middleman, of the Philadelphia Classical Symphony, gives a conductor’s perspective on what made Leonard Bernstein great. He also explores Bernstein’s engagement with social issues and talks about Bernstein’s time in Philadelphia at the Curtis Institute of Music. Video and audio recordings bring Bernstein’s story to life.

Registration begins August 24.
To register, call 215-885-5180 ext. 15, or register online by clicking here after August 24.
This program is free and open to the public.

An extremely versatile musician, Karl Middleman is familiar to audiences as a conductor, composer, pianist, writer and lecturer. He is the founder and Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Classical Symphony. His engaging presentations mix scholarship with showmanship and are noted for the bold, revelatory ways they reframe the classical music experience. His artistry has been cited in the music journal 19th Century Music and was twice awarded “Best in Philly.” A career educator, Middleman has served on the faculties of Arcadia University, Cabrini College and Philadelphia and Montgomery County Community Colleges. Currently he teaches at Temple University and is a regular workshop leader at the Pendle Hill Center.

Thank you to our sponsors:

This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.

Adult and Family Literacy 
at Abington Free Library
215-885-5183, 215-885-5180, ext. 27
ablit1@yahoo.com

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or by appointment 

Student and Tutor Recognition Reception

Thursday, June 7 from 7-8:45 p.m.

Our annual Student and Tutor Recognition Reception is always an event not to be missed. It's an opportunity for us to come together as a community to recognize all the hard work and accomplishments of the tutors and students.

Please start thinking about your student's attainments over the last year. We will make a form available for you to write down how your student should be recognized.

If you have questions about this, please talk to either Rob or Elizabeth. ablit1@yahoo.com 215-885-5183

Photos of past events.

English as a Second Language Classes

Mondays from 7:15-8:45 p.m. - English Conversation Classes

Tuesdays from 10:30-noon - English Conversation Classes

Tuesdays from 12:30-2 p.m. - Idioms and Grammar

EL/Civics Schedule Coming Soon

Contact us with questions:
215-885-5183 or ablit1@yahoo.com

For over 27 years our program has been training volunteer tutors to help both native English-speaking students and foreign-born students improve their English literacy skills. We also have tutors who work with students with math and other subject areas to help them prepare to take the GED or other tests.

Thank you,

Rob Naborn and Elizabeth Sperling

"Literacy program faces uncertain future"
Read the latest about Abington's Adult Literacy Program

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

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

Buy BookCellar Books on Amazon!

BookCellar - Used Books, etc.
Donate
Join
Be A Friend to the Roslyn Branch Library!
Honor Books Program - Contribute to honor or in memory of a loved one.
Mimi Zabel Silent Auction of Jewelry and Unique Collectibles
Raffle Baskets
Library Book Bags

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