• Appeal
    Annual Appeal

    December 2025

    In the very simplest terms, you are our why. You, our patrons and friends, are why we do what we do--and then strive to do it better.

    We are so fortunate to have supporters and advocates who stand by us and help us fulfill our mission, year after year. We couldn't serve our community without you.

  • Coffee
    Coffee, Tea, & Talk: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    In January, meeting dates are: Friday, January 2 and Thursday, January 15.  

    Join a casual conversation, make connections, and new friends. Just drop in!

    Refreshments provided.

  • Roslyn Storytime
    Storytime for Ages 3-5

    Thursdays, 10:30—11:00 a.m., at Roslyn Library

    Join Ms. Cathy for stories, play, and a take-home craft.

  • Roslyn
    Family Concert at Roslyn

    Tuesday, December 30, 10:00—10:45 a.m.

    Relax as Kala Jojo offers stories and songs in the African American and Caribbean traditions. He plays a variety of classical African instruments. 

    Best for ages 4 and up.

  • Doggone
    Doggone Good Readers

    Saturday, January 3, two sessions for Grades 1-5.  Register today!

    Children in grades 1-5 practice reading aloud to registered therapy dogs!

We help adults, ages 18 and older, in the following areas:

  • Assist English language learners improve their English skills
  • Improvement with basic reading, writing, and math skills
  • Preparation to take a high school equivalency or other tests 

The Friends are community members who work to keep Abington libraries strong by funding:

  • Library programs for children and adults
  • New books, movies, computers, and library furnishings