Friends of Abington Libraries
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JEWELRY DONATIONS NEEDED NOW! Friends Jewelry Silent Auction Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings and other jewelry you no longer wear are NEEDED NOW for the Friends Jewelry Silent Auction to support the Abington and Roslyn Libraries. Bring jewelry donations to the main circulation desk at Abington Library. All types welcome, from gold and silver jewelry to costume jewelry. PLEASE DONATE EARLY to help our volunteers prepare for the November auction. Deadline: Oct. 21. The Friends Jewelry Silent Auction is sponsored by the Friends of Abington Township Public Libraries, in memory of volunteer Mimi Zabel. Thank you! |
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Friends of the Abington Libraries need your help ELECTION DAY COOKIE SALE Please bring your cookies in prepackaged sandwich bags to the Circulation Desk at the Abington Library on Monday, November 5 or by 9 a.m. on Election Day. All proceeds benefit Abington and Roslyn Libraries. Thank you! |
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The Friends are community members who work to keep Abington libraries strong. Friends’ fundraising activities include the BookCellar bookstore, special book, plant and other sales, and membership campaigns. The group helps fund:
* library programs for children and adults
* new books, movies, computers and library furnishings
* adult literacy program
Library improvements sponsored or funded by the Friends also include the Discovery Garden, outdoor electronic sign and the library’s wireless system.
Contact the Friends at FriendsATPL@gmail.com or 215-885-5180, ext. 136.
Quarterly Meetings: Meetings are held on the second Saturdays of Feb., May, Sept., and Nov., at 9:30 a.m. The Friends meet in the Community Room in the lower level of the library.
The next meeting is Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. in the Library Community Room.
June 8, 2019 is the next Annual Meeting Brunch, at 10 a.m. in the Library Community Room.
Open to all; ideas welcome!
Book Donations: The BookCellar needs your gently-used books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children. Donations needed year-round. Bring in paper bags, 3 bags at a time, to the Circulation Desk. To help our staff, please bring book donations Wed. through Sat. to Abington Library; Thurs. through Sat. to Roslyn Library. See more details about donating books.
BE A FRIEND!
It’s easy to join the Friends! The group is open to everyone who uses our libraries – residents, businesses, local workers, teachers and students – even if you live outside Abington. Your donation makes a difference! Donate online, if you like. Volunteers are also needed to work in the BookCellar, help at events and expand our efforts.
We welcome you to bring your ideas to our meetings and volunteer with us to support our libraries! To learn more, contact the Friends at FriendsATPL@gmail.com or 215-885-5180, ext. 136.
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Upcoming Friends Events
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| FRIENDS Election Day Cookie Sale | 11/06/2018 - 7:00am to 5:00pm | Abington |
| Friends' Meeting | 11/10/2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am | Abington |
| Friends' Meeting | 02/09/2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am | Abington |
| FLEA MARKET, BOOK & SPRING PLANT SALE | 04/27/2019 - 9:30am to 3:30pm | Abington |
| Friends' Meeting | 05/11/2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am | Abington |
| Friends' Meeting | 09/14/2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am | Abington |
| Friends' Meeting | 11/09/2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am | Abington |