• Image with text promoting an event with the Abington Free Library and Jefferson Health on May  5 from 10am to 12pm for Stroke Awareness Month
    Protect Your Heart & Prevent Strokes!

    Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

    Empower your health with your library and Jefferson Health. Visit the Main Floor of the Abington Free Library for a free blood pressure screening, prevention tips from Jefferson Health clinical experts, and resources to help you stay proactive in your health during this drop-in event! 

  • Picture of Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds for an Event at the library called "Montco Roots".
    Join us for MontcoRoots!

    Wednesday, May 6, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

    Learn about all of the interesting documents that are recorded at Recorder of Deeds office and how they can add to your family and property history research.

  • Image of text promoting our virtual kids group that is an lgbtq safe space with photo of guest hosts  Cari and Lauri Ryding and book cover - Rainbow Allies: The True Story of Kids Who Stood Against Hate by Nancy Churnin.
    Join us for Rainbow Connections!

    Monday, May 11, 6:30—7:30 p.m.

    This month, our special guests are Cari and Lauri Ryding, the couple featured in the book Rainbow Allies: The True Story of Kids Who Stood Against Hate by Nancy Churnin.  They will read and talk about the book, and children will make their own Pride flags.

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