Library story times are a wonderful way to introduce books and reading to your child. Through age-appropriate stories, rhymes and songs, your child will develop valuable pre-reading skills while learning that reading can be enjoyable, too. Take advantage of the FREE programs listed inside to help your child discover the joys of reading.
All programs are in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Research shows that children who read daily over the summer are more likely to maintain, and even improve, their reading skills.
Bring your children in to register starting June 18. (Those who have signed up through school do not have to re-register.) Each child will receive a reading log, a coupon for a free Rita’s water ice, and a place on our recognition wall. All children must have Abington library cards.
Children of ALL ages (including preschoolers) may participate in Summer Reading Club by reading independently, reading with others, or being read to by a friend or family member. Children read for at least 20 minutes a day and record the titles in a log.
Registrants will also receive a time log that is redeemable for prizes upon completion of 5, 10 and 15 hours of reading (while supplies last).
Reading logs may be turned in to Abington Free Library or Roslyn Branch Library any time between August 9 and September 9. Every child who turns in a log will receive a free book.
ABINGTON FREE LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (June 26 through Labor Day weekend)
Closed Sundays (June 27 through Labor Day weekend)
PROGRAM REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Programs are for Abington Township residents only, unless listed as “Open to all area residents.”
Registration begins at 10 a.m. on advertised dates. A library card number is required. You may register in person or call (215) 885-5180, ext. 28.
If your child cannot attend a program, please call the Children’s Department so that we may admit a child on the waiting list.
All library programs are FREE.
Children’s Department Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
(215) 885-5180, ext. 28, abingtonfreelibrary.org
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES
Fall Session #1
Story times begin the week of Sept. 13
and continue through the week of Oct. 18.
Fall Session #2
Story times resume the week of Nov. 8 and continue through the week of Dec. 13.
TWO-YEAR-OLDS
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Parents/caregivers attend this lapsit program with their children.
Advance registration is required.
THREE-, FOUR- AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Children may attend independently or with parents/caregivers.
Advance registration is required.
Session #1 registration for all ages begins Monday, Aug. 30.
Session #2 registration for all ages begins Monday, Oct. 25.
Please call (215) 885-5180, ext. 28.
DROP-IN STORY TIMES
All ages
Weekly story times led by
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club members.
Dates and times to be announced.
PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTIES
Ages 3-5
Three Wednesdays:
Oct. 6, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 7-7:30 p.m.
No advance registration is required for these evening story times. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
DOGGONE GOOD READERS
Ages 6-10
Three Saturdays: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
10:15-10:45 a.m. OR 11-11:30 a.m.
Children practice reading aloud in small groups to certified therapy dogs.
Registration begins Sept. 13.
STORY TIMES WITH JEAN & NIJI
For children ages 3 & up
Two Mondays:Oct. 25 & Nov. 1, 10:30-11 a.m.
Listen to stories read by volunteer Jean Campellone. Pet her yellow Lab, Niji, a therapy dog. No advanced registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
HAND-BUILDING CLAY PUMPKINS
Ages 5 and up
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Use clay to form, build and paint your own pumpkin. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration begins Oct. 11.
TODDLER STORY TIMES
Ages 12-23 months
Four Wednesdays:
Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10:30-11 a.m.
Registration for Abington Township/Rockledge Borough residents begins Oct. 18.
All others may register starting Oct. 22.
Discover the power of human-bird relationships in
Native American
Friendship Tales
Thursday, November 18, 2010
7:00-7:45 p.m.
Abington Free Library Community Room
AGES 6-10
A young boy is left to starve on a lonely beach.
How does an eagle save his life?
A servant girl becomes incredibly beautiful.
How do turkeys make this happen?
Hear these exciting stories & more during
Irene Harris's dramatic performance of
"Eagle Boy" & "Turkey Girl."
Registration begins Monday, November 8.
Please call (215) 885-5180, ext. 28, or sign up in the Children's Department.
ABINGTON FREE LIBRARY
1030 OLD YORK ROAD, ABINGTON, PA 19001
abingtonfreelibrary.org
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!
