The Friends of the Abington Township Public Library
is a community organization dedicated to supporting Abington Libraries. 215-885-5180, ext. 36, email
The Friends are consistent significant donors to Abington Libraries.
The BookCellar is located in the lower level of the Abington Free Library. |
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LATEST NEWS!
Fall Activities:
Election Day Bake Sale – Nov. 2
Jewelry Auction – month of November
Winter Activities:
Design-a-Bookmark Contest for children grades K-12
Spring Activities:
Election Day Bake Sale – May 2011
Annual Meeting – June 13, 2011
All proceeds from the Friends' activities go directly to support the township libraries.
Friends Executive Board
for 2009-2010:
- Lydia Parke,
President
- Ellen Baxter,
Vice President
- Elizabeth Christian,
Treasurer
- Linda Connelly,
Recording Secretary
- Ruth Gebhardtsbauer, Corresponding Secretary
HOW YOU CAN HELP THE FRIENDS:
- Donate books, movies, audiobooks, music and current textbooks.
- Donate jewelry and small collectibles.
- Volunteer at the Bookcellar or help with Friends’ activities.
- Become a member.
NEW BOOKS ARRIVE EVERY DAY AT OUR BOOKCELLAR
Please come by and browse though our extensive collection. We are located in the lower level of the Abington Free Library, next to the Children’s Department. All of our books, movies and music are for sale at bargain prices!
BOOKCELLAR hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon-4 p.m.; Wednesday, noon-8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Donations are gratefully accepted daily at the Circulation Desk.
All proceeds from the Friends’ activities go directly to support the township libraries.
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BookCellar - Used Book Store
is located in the lower level of the Abington Free Library.
Hours as of 10/07 |
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday |
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noon - 4 p.m. |
Wednesday |
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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.
BookCellar-Used Books for Sale
Come in and see what we have!
Books: Hardback and Softbound
Fiction and Non/Fiction
Children's Books: Hardback and Softbound
DVDs, Books on tape and CD, Music CDs, audio and video tapes
Special Books are individually priced.
Look for the new Textbook section!
In addition to the BookCellar downstairs, see our books for sale upstairs, near the Circulation Desk and the Roslyn Branch Library Book Sale.
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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.
Special Books are individually priced.
Buy BookCellar Books on Amazon!
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 ...
 ...unique, small collectibles, accessories,
jewelry and miscellaneous items to be put into the November Silent Auction in the Display Case.
...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.
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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 the Monday before Election Day or to the bake table Election Day morning.
Thank you!
All proceeds benefit library activities. |
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The Friends of the Abington Libraries
Jewelry & Collectibles Silent Auction
Look for updates fall 2010.
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 2010 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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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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Design-A-Bookmark Contest! Look for updates in early 2011.
The Friends of Abington Township Public Library
DESIGN-A-BOOKMARK CONTEST
Winning designs will be printed as bookmarks
and made available to library patrons.
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Click here for PDF Entry Form!
Click here for MSWord Entry Form!
2010 CONTEST DETAILS:
Who is eligible? Students of all ages (Kindergarten through 12th Grade)
Is there a required theme? Yes! Your drawing must illustrate one of the
following themes:
Communities thrive @ your Library (the 2010 National Library
Week theme)
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Why your Library is important to you.
How will winners be selected? Judges will select one winner from each grade K-6, one winner from grades 7-8, and one winner from grades 9-12.
 Winners will be notified by phone by April 5th.
A celebratory dessert reception will be held for the winners and
their families during National Library Week (April 11th – 17th).
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How do I enter?
- Design an original bookmark. Your drawing may be vertical or horizontal, but it must measure 2.25” x 7” and fit entirely within the border.
- The bookmarks will be printed in black and white, so use a medium that reproduces well!
Hint: Test the printability of your drawing by making a photocopy.
- Draw your artwork in the space provided on the entry form; or you may submit your drawing on a
separate sheet (attached to your entry form) provided that the drawing meets the dimension requirements.
- Return your completed form to the entry box located at the Circulation Desk by March 12th. You may submit more than one entry.
Click here for PDF Entry Form!
Click here for MSWord Entry Form! |
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Support our Library!
Buy a Tote Bag!
Bags are only $2!
Available colors:
Red, Blue, and Green
Bag 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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 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 13, 2011, 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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