The Friends of the Abington Township Public Library
is a community organization dedicated to supporting Abington Libraries. 215-885-5180, ext. 36, email
The BookCellar is located in the lower level of the Abington Free Library. |
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BookCellar - Used Book Store
is located in the lower level of the Abington Free Library.
New Hours - as of 10/07 |
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday |
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noon - 4 p.m. |
Wednesday |
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noon - 8:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Volunteer in a stimulating environment with people who care about the Library as deeply as you do.
Donate video/audiotapes, DVDs, CDs, books or interesting items for the Silent Auction (donations are tax deductible)
Purchase from our selection of donated treasures.
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BookCellar E-Mail.
215-885-5180, ext. 36
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
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BookCellar Pricing
Prices: 25¢ to $2 - ALL COLOR CODED.New!
Special Books are individually priced.
Frequent sales!
Donate Used Books
We gratefully accept your used books anytime we are open.
If you need assistance, please call 215-885-5180, ext. 36 or e-mail us.
A few points...
- We either add them to our collection or sell them in the BookCellar at our discretion.
- We cannot accept:
- text books three years old or older
- Reader's Digest Condensed Books
- encyclopedias
- records
- periodicals
- annual reports
- Please no musty books or books in poor condition.
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Donate ...
...books, movies, music, audiobooks, jewelry, various treasures, gift basket items, time, money.
Donations are
gratefully accepted
daily
at the Circulation Desk@AFL. Thank you for thinking of us!
Donations help build our collection and our coffers.
Ask for the tax letter at the Circulation Desk.
This is a receipt to show a donation to this library, a not-for-profit organization.
We cannot appraise your donation's worth.
 Please donate books, movies, music, audiobooks to the Used Book Store - The Book Cellar. (Some donated items will be placed in the library's collection.)
Gift baskets from local merchants and others are raffled off at the Circulation Desk, Book Cellar and Children's Department of Abington Free Library and at Roslyn Branch Library. Donations for this are gratefully accepted year round.
Donate unique, small collectibles, accessories,
jewelry and miscellaneous items to be put into the November Silent Auction in the Display Case. Donations are gratefully accepted from NOW to October 26, 2007. |
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 If you wish to join us and volunteer,
please go to the Library Office and fill out a Volunteer Application form, or
call (215) 885-5180, ext. 36, or click here to email the BookCellar.
Thank you!
Donations of time and money, however small, are always welcome. If you would like to officially join the Friends (membership levels start at $10.00) ask for a membership form at the library.
You may send your tax deductible donation to:
The Friends of the
Abington Township Public Library
1030 0ld York Road
Abington, PA 19001-4530
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 Friends Election Day Bake Sale
Foyer, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road
Stop by and purchase goodies!
Contribute: Baked Goods, Low Fat Preparations, Home Canned Goods, Specialty Items!
Please label your baked goods & note any special ingredients such as nuts, fruit, low-cal, sugarless, etc.
Thank you for your assistance in our continuing efforts to raise funds for our library.
If you have any questions, please call 215-885-5180, ext. 36 and leave a message. We will return your call promptly.
 Bring your baked goods or donations to the Library Circulation Desk Monday afternoon, or to the bake table Tuesday morning, November 4.
Thank you!
All proceeds benefit library activities. |
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The Friends of the Abington Libraries
Jewelry & Collectibles Silent Auction
All proceeds benefit the
Abington Libraries Book Fund.
Thank you!
Let us turn your baubles into books! |
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 Donations gratefully accepted now!
Please drop off your jewelry/small items
at the Abington Free Library Circulation Desk during library hours.
The Friends BBB Auction will take place
November 2008 in the Abington Free Library Display Case. |
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The Friends of the Abington Libraries
Jewelry & Collectibles Silent Auction
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Look for it every November!
Friends phone:
215-885-5180, ext. 36.
All proceeds benefit the
Abington Libraries’ Book Fund.
Thank you!
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Silent Auction Rules:
1. Look at the jewelry in Abington Free Library's Display Case,
2. Find the page in the bidding book for the item by its number.
3. Write down in the bidding book:
- the amount you wish to bid,
- your name
- address and
- phone number.
4. Those with the highest bid will be called
to purchase their jewelry after the auction. Please come by the Circulation Desk to pay for and pick up your items.
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The “Bidding Book”
will be closed at
4 p.m., Saturday, Nov 29.
No further bids will be
accepted after that time!
The jewelry will be sorted Monday, Dec 1, in the morning.
Winners will be notified after that.
You may call
after 1:00 p.m. on Dec 1.
215-885-5180, ext. 12. |
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Entertainment Books
Will not be sold during the 2008-2009 season.
Price - $25.
For use in Montgomery, Philadelphia & Bucks Counties.
Entertainment Books are sold at the Abington Free Library Circulation Desk and the Roslyn Branch Library.
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Raffle Baskets
At the Abington Free Library Circulation Desk. Chances are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
and the Roslyn Branch Library. Chances are 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.
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 Large Book Bag
This heavy duty book bag was designed by library professionals. These rugged big ten-book capacity bags (a lot more than ten Children's books can fit in this bag) were made out of sturdy 10 ounce 100% cotton duck
A generous 18"W x 12"H oversized bag with a wide 6" bottom gusset for extra capacity.
Thick, comfortable webbing handles are long enough for shoulder carrying.
Features an inside Velcro® closure 4" x 4" pocket - great for easy storage of library card, car keys, change, etc.
10 ounce 100% cotton
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Tom Thumb Tote
A junior version of our basic tote which is perfect as a gift bag or for carrying your smaller items.
This little bag is also ideal for the child who can tote things "all by myself".
13"W x 10"H with a 5" gusset.
10 ounce 100% cotton
$6.00
Both bags may be purchased through the Friends at the Circulation Desk or in the Bookcellar.Proceeds benefit the Library's Book Fund
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Old York Road Historical Society Books
Abington, Jenkintown and Rockledge. |
Cheltenham Township |
The Morelands and Bryn Athyn |
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These 128 page books capture Abington and surrounding towns in photographic histories.
See your town as it was.
You may find a relative's photo or your house or workplace, or use it researching a local history project.
Makes a great gift.
$20.00
May be purchased through the Friends at the Circulation Desk or in the Bookcellar.
Some of the proceeds benefit the Library's Book Fund.
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PICNIC IN THE PARK - Annual Meeting
Monday, June 8, 2009, 5:45 p.m.
Alverthorpe Park, Fox Chase Entrance.
Pot Luck Supper
Bring a dish of your favorite food and $1.00 donation.
There will be a short business meeting
followed by a social hour and fun!
Bring the whole family! |
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