Welcome to the Abington Public Library
What’s Happening at the Library
New Book Clubs
Saturday, September 26 @ 10:30 will be the first meeting of the Pop Culture Book Group. This group discusses books that include popular memoirs, celebrity book club picks, and books that have been adapted into TV and movies. The first meeting will discuss Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe.
For more information email reference@abington.ocln.org.
And our Special Topics Book Group returns with A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum, the initial book for the Middle Eastern Experience Book Club meeting on Tuesday, September 29 @ 7:00.
For more information email ablib@ocln.org.
Copies of both titles are available now here at the Abington Public Library.
All Things Lego
Lego Club
Wednesday September 23 @ 3:30
Ready…Set…Lego! Kids in kindergarten and older are invited to join Mr. Jonathan for up to an hour of creativity and building. Pre-registration is not required – just drop on by and join the fun!.
Family Lego Party
Thursday, September 24 @ 6:30
Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend. Challenge a neighbor! Bring a friend! Declare a Lego War! (This is not just for children but all children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Youth Services Events
- Drop In Toddler Time: Monday @ 10:30 any Monday we are open
- Preschool Playgroup: starts Tuesday, September 15 @ 11:15
- Registered Toddler Time: starts Wednesday, September 16 @ 10:30
- Preschool Story Hour: starts Thursday, September 17 @ 11:15
- Lego Club: Wednesday September 23 @ 3:30
- Family Lego Party: Thursday, September 24 @ 6:30
- Little Bee Yoga: Monday, October 19 @ 1:30
APL Newsletter
Check out our monthly newsletter for information about events happening for kids, teens, and adults. (And maybe some jokes, and a jigsaw puzzle.)
Puzzle Race
Saturday, September 26 @ 7:00
All adult and teen puzzlers are welcome to Abington Public Library’s Puzzle Race! Challenge yourself by competing with other teams to see who can finish our secret 500-piece puzzle first! A prize will be available for the winning pair or team.
Registration is required. Teams will be divided into sets of 2-4 people depending on number of participants. This is a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
If there are any questions, reach out to reference@abington.ocln.org or call 781-982-2139 and ask for the Reference Desk.
Comics and Graphic Novel Talk Back Book Club
Thursday, October 1 @ 7:00
Love comics books and chat with fellow fans? Looking to dip your toes into the world of comics and graphic novels? Drop by for a relaxed sit down to discuss anything and everything comics. Join Jonathan to debrief on everyone’s current reads, past reads, and to-be-read lists. Fans of all genres are welcome!
Meetings are the first of every month.
No registration required
Email Jonathan with any questions: jgillis@abington.ocln.org
Device Advice
October 22 @ 11:30
Drop In or Call for an appt.
Come see our Reference Librarian Robert Goodale for Device Advice!
APL Bookclubs for young readers!
APL Bookclubs for experienced readers!
