Adult Events at Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001,
215-885-5180, ext. 15. - updated
September 1, 2010
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| Daytime Book Discussion Group |
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| The Ruth R. Abel Memorial Book and Film Discussion Group |
| Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Shorday Room |

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On Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.,
join the discussion in the Shorday Room on:
Bright Star
an award-winning, Jane Campion film about John Keats and Fanny Brawne.
"...an affecting and deeply considered study of the last years in the short life of John Keats, and the ecstasy of loss which suffuses his love affair with Fanny Brawne – a love thwarted not due to illness, but to a pernicious web of money worries, social scruples and irrelevant male loyalties."
by Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Borrow the film and watch it before the discussion.
Reserve your copy from the Library Office soon.
You may also borrow this title from the library system.
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On Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.,
join the discussion in the Shorday Room on:
Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel
(2009 Booker and NBCC winner)
"England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The pope and most of Europe opposes him. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell: a wholly original man, a charmer and a bully, both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people, and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile: one day tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps him break the opposition, but what will be the price of his triumph?"
From Macmillan
Available in the Library Office for $10.
You may also borrow this title from the library system.
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| If you have suggestions for books, films, or poets you'd like to discuss, please email kburnham@mclinc.org. |
Edward Pettit is our discussion leader.
REGISTRATION IS A MUST!
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.
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| Folk Guitar Workshop Series |
Six lesson course Mondays at 7 p.m.
For age 15 and up.
Sept. 20; Oct. 4, 18; Nov. 1, 15, & 29.
Instructor Rich Kaufman will bring some guitars to lessons.
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..
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| WWII Lecture Series |
Every third Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
click here for more
The Malmedy Massacre
September 21st, 2010
Ted Paluch of Philadelphia, PA
Ted served in the U.S. Army 285th Field Observation Battalion, Battery B and will share his memories of field observation training, The Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the fall of 1944, and the Battle of the Bulge where Ted was wounded and the majority of his unit was massacred on December 17th, 1944.
Get involved.
Please contact me if you would like to help out.
Brandon C. Traister
Call Brandon at 856-296-9256
or email him at brandon.traister@us.army.mil.
WWII Lecture Series Newsletters
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.
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| Online Resource Class |
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What your library card can do for you!
Learn about our online resources and
searching in our online catalog.
Thursday, Sept. 23
from 11 a.m. - noon
Abington Free Library
Community Room
Mimi Satterthwaite
will be leading a discussion of the library's online databases - what we have and how to access information from home or within the library. →
We will also demonstrate how to access your personal library account to reserve and renew books.
Learn how to access all kinds of resources including newspaper and magazine articles, encyclopedias, car repair manuals, medical information, and much more.
Learn how to download audio books to your computer and portable listening device (mp3).
If you have a laptop with wireless internet capability, you can bring it and follow along.
If you don't have a laptop, come anyway - we'll have lots of handouts and information for you.
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road * Abington, PA 19001-4530
215-885-5180, ext. 13 |
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| Prof. Burton Klein Speaks |
Come hear Abington Library's favorite professor
Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Shorday Room.
Oct. 7 - Swarovski Plus ...
Oct. 14 - Doctorow Said It!
Oct. 21 - The Luddite World ...
Oct. 28 - The Stress of Breathing ...
Learn more at BurtonKleinSpeaks.com
Admission is free and open to the public and the library is handicapped accessible.
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. |
| Philadelphia A-Z New Program! |
AH, THE GOOD OL' DAYS!
Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Abington Free Library Community Room, Lower Level
Rick Spector will raid his Nostalgia Cabinet to present memories of Philadelphia from A to Z. The slide show features beautiful, digital images, Rick's inspiring live commentary and music. Audience participation is encouraged.
Admission is free and open to the public and the library is handicapped accessible.
Register for this FREE program
in the Library Office,
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road,
Abington, PA 19001
call 215-885-5180, ext. 15
or email. |
| 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!
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| Old York Road Genealogical Society |
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| 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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For a complete listing of upcoming events, please click here.
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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.
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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!
MEETINGS
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Community Room, AFL
Sept. 11, 2010
Nov. 13, 2010
Feb. 12, 2011
May 14, 2011
Picnic in Alverthorpe Park
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 5:45 p.m.
LATEST NEWS!
Donate books
Buy BookCellar Books on Amazon!
EVENTS
BookCellar - Used Books, etc.
Historical Society Books
Donate
Join
Be A Friend to the Roslyn Branch Library!
Honor Books Program - Contribute to honor or in memory of a loved one.
Buy BookCellar Books on Amazon!
LIBRARY MERCHANDISE
BookCellar - Used Books, etc.
Historical Society Books
Silent Auction of Jewelry and Unique Collectibles
Raffle Baskets
Library Book Bags
Honor Books Program
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.
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Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Support Abington Township Public Library!
On Saturday, December 11, all day,
there will be a bookfair at the
Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove, 102 Park Avenue
A percentage of the net sales will be donated to the library.
Present voucher which will soon be available at the library or on the website: abingtonfreelibrary.org
Activities from 10-4 p.m. include crafts, story times, and ThinkFun games.
Note: You may present your voucher to any Barnes & Noble store on that day to benefit the Abington Library!
More details soon! |
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