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Special Events Scroll down for Ongoing and Reading Programs
The “A Book That Shaped Me” Summer Essay Contest
For rising 5th and 6th students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact on their lives.
Essays to be one page and submitted in person with an entry form available in the Children’s Department, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, and Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn.
Deadline for submission: August 12.
Prizes awarded to five finalists and one winner per state and to three overall grand prize winners to be selected by a panel of judges assembled by the Library of Congress Top winners will be invited to present their essays at the Library of Congress National Book Festival September 21-22 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Sponsored by The Library of Congress in conjunction with the Abington Township Public Libraries and other public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Information: Abington at 215.885.5180, ext. 28, or Roslyn at 215.886.9818.
Teen Book Club
For those in grades 6-12
Monday, June 3,6:30-8 p.m.
Held in the Community Room, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Read June’s book: THE NAME OF THE STAR by Maureen Johnson
Rory, an American teenager, starts a new life at a London boarding school. But when a Jack-the-Ripper copycat rises to fame for his murders, Rory’s life changes completely as she is drawn into the mystery and discovers her new supernatural talent.
Join in the book chat over snacks!
Sign up early and get a free copy of the book!
Registration at th Library, Information Desk, by phone tel:215-885-5180, ext. 13, email
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or online at http://abingtonfreelibrary.org/events/213
The Roly Poly
For ages 5-12
Friday, June 21, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
A hands-on program to explore a half-inch "bug" that really isn't a bug at all. Learn where roly polies come from, how they grew, and why the are important in the ecosystem.
Led by Judy Groben, a Penn State Master Gardener volunteer.
Registration begins May 31 Limited to 25 children
Information: 215.886.9818
Teen Programs Click here for Volunteer/Service Learning Opportunities
Summer Pograms
“Dig into Reading”
For Abington Township/Rockledge Borough children of all ages
Children are to read or be read to for 20 minutes or more per day and record their progress in a
reading log.
Participants become eligible to win prizes when they achieve certain reading goals.
Register any time. Every child who registers will receive a free Rita’s water ice coupon and a place on the recognition wall at either Abington Free Library or the Roslyn Branch. Reading prizes will be awarded through Monday, Sept. 9.
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington 215.885.5180
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn 215.886.9818
Abington/Roslyn Reads
Children who have completed kindergarten, grade 1 or 2 can practice reading with a teen buddy volunteer, have stories read to them, and select books to borrow with their young adult partner from grade 6-12
Teen Volunteers Needed for Abington/Roslyn Reads Program
Preschool Fun Days
For ages 2-3
Thursdays, 11:00-11:30 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslybn
Cost: Free
Registration in progress.
June 27 - Digging for Treasure
July 11 - Digging into the Past
July 18 - Critters That Live Underground
July 25 - Digging Up Trouble
Aug. 1 - Under the Earth
Aug. 8 - Under the Water
Aug. 15 - Home & Garden
Aug. 22 - Just Dig It.
Information & Registration: Celia Frankford at 215-886-9818
Junior Fun Days
For ages 4-6
Tuesdays, 11:30-11:30 a.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration in progress
June 25 - Digging for Treasure
July 2 - Let’s Have a Parade
July 9 - Digging into the Past
July 16 - Critter That Live Underground
July 23 - Digging Up Trouble
July 30 - Under the Earth
Aug. 6 - Under the Water
Aug. 13 - Home & Garden
Aug. 20 – Just Dig It
Information & Registration: Celia Frankford at 215-886-9818
Family Fun Days
For ages 3 and up
Fridays, 11:00 a.m.; EXCETPTION: July 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Shows run 45-60 minutes.
July 12 - Puppets Pizzazz
July 19 - Ran’D Shine Magic
uly 26 – Sciencetellers
Aug. 2 - Two of a Kind Singing Duo
Aug. 9 - Eyes of the Wild
Aug. 16 - Storyteller Ken Kaplan
Cost: Free
Separate registrations begin three weeks before each program
Information: Celia Frankford at 215-886-9818
Ongoing Programs
Board Games
For those in grades 6-12; adults welcome. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. or Fridays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington Featuring Scrabble, dominoes, chess, checkers, Othello, and other board games. Meet new friends! Exercise your brain! Board games are always available! Cost: Free Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 13 Members needed for new Teen Advisory Board! Meetings starting this fall but join at any time. Become a leader at the library and earn service learning hours. Help select new teen books, plan programs, and coordinate fundraising activities. Come to the Adult Information Desk for a membership application. Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington 215.885-5180
Trouble Navigating the Computer?
Computer docents available to help you. Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Heldat Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn Each docent will help up to two patrons at a time. The sessions will cover: basic computer skills. the Internet. email. Microsoft Word You will be matched with an available computer docent. Cost: Free Information: 215-886-9818, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or www.abingtonfreelibrary.org
Reading Programs
Doggone Good Reader For boys and girls ages 6-10 Summer Saturdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m., July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3 Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington Children practice reading out loud in small groups to a registered therapy dog. Cost: Free Registration :& Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28
Story Times with Jean and Niji
For all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver On Hiatus Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington E$njloy read alouds with Jean Camnpellone and her yellow Lab Niji, a registered therapy dog Cost: Free No Registration rquired Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28
Pre-School Pajama Parties at Abington
For boys and girls ages 3-5 Wednesdays,, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Next series TBA
Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Come dressed in pj's and listen to stories! Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Cost: Free No registration required.
Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28
Pre-School Pajama Parties at Roslyn
For boys and girls ages 3-6 Mondays, 6:30-7:00 p.m. June 3 & 10
Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2812 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Featuring stories, songs, finger play, crafts Come dressed in pj's and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Cost: Free Register for each program separately. Registration begins May 13
Information: 215.886.9818
Pre-School Story Times at Abington
Next session to be announced
2-year-olds with a parent or caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. 3-5-year-olds: Mondays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Registration required Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28
Pre-School Story Times at Roslyn
Now through June 17
Summer Story Times June 25-August 22 except July 4
2-3-year-olds: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. 3-6-year-olds: Mondays, 1:30 pm. Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration required Summer Story Times registration begins June 4 Information: 215.886.9818
Toddler Story Time
For boys and girls ages 12-23 months Next series TBA Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington Use stories, songs, and rhymes to experience fun, one-on-one interactions Children must be walking independently and atend with a parent or caregiver Cost: Free Registration begins
Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28.
Baby Days at Roslyn
Drop-in Story Times
For children who are accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Thursdays 11:00-11:30 a.m. on hiatus
Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Story times are led by Jenkintown Kiwanis Club members. Cost: Free Registration begins October 22 No registration required.
Information: 215.885.5180 ext. 28.
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