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Friday, April 1All DayTake and MakeRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Hands-On Fairytales...and Other Stories - Sign up through April 10 for a kit

Monthly take and make of preschool activities and crafts including math, nature, colors, shapes, and early literacy.

Friday, April 11:00—3:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Stitch and Chat

Drop-in with your materials to work on a knitting or crocheting project and chat. This is a great way to get to those unfinished projects or to get started on new piece.

Monday, April 4All DayTake and MakeAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Pick up for Teen Take and Make: Spa Kit

Teens who have registered for the Take and Make kit can pick up their kits between April 4-15. This Take and Make kit will include supplies to make a bath bomb and a sugar scrub. For teens grades 6-12. Questions? Contact Young Adult / Reference Librarian Sara Huff at shuff@mclinc.…Learn More

Monday, April 410:30 AM—12:00 PMMain FloorAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001
Zoom

Sunday's on Monday

Join us on Monday morning to solve Sunday's New York Times Magazine crossword puzzle.

Monday, April 46:00—6:30 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Magical House Celebration: Ages 3 to 8

Celebrate National Library Week with magical stories and a party about a special family in a magical house.

Monday, April 47:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Conversation class for adult English language learners at the intermediate through advanced levels of English acquisition. Registration and English test required. Contact the Adult Literacy Program to register -215-885-5183, ablit1@yahoo. com

Monday, April 47:00—7:30 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Magical House Celebration: Ages 3 to 8

Celebrate National Library Week with magical stories and a party about a special family in a magical house.

Tuesday, April 510:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Conversation class for adult English language learners at the intermediate through advanced levels of English acquisition. Registration and English test requiredContact the Adult Literacy Program to register 215-885-5183, ablit1@yahoo. com

Tuesday, April 510:30—11:00 AMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Family Morning

Playtime by appointment before public hours.

Tuesday, April 54:00—4:45 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Silhouette Art: Grades 4-6

Learn beginning steps of selecting and digitally cutting a silhouette of a dragon, butterfly, or other magical creature.

Tuesday, April 56:30—8:45 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

New Tutor Training: Session 2

Second evening of New Tutor Training for Literacy Tutors

Tuesday, April 56:30—7:30 PMZoom

Lazy Cat Drawing Workshop: Ages 8-11

This guided art workshop is for ages 8-11.

Wednesday, April 66:00—7:30 PMZoom

Peer To Peer Learning Circle: Getting Started with eResources

Curious about our streaming media, ebooks and audiobooks, and online courses that you can access for free with your library card? Join our first Peer to Peer Learning Circle and get to know our Digital Branch's most popular eResources including hoopla, Libby by Overdrive, Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, and others.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 66:30—8:45 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

New Tutor Training: Session 3

Third evening of New Tutor Training for Literacy Tutors

Thursday, April 71:00—3:00 PMZoom

Virtual Daytime Book Discussion Group

The Daytime Book Discussion Group is still meeting through Zoom on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Please register here to receive an invitation to any of the 2022 online meetings.

Thursday, April 74:00—4:45 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Silhouette Art: Grades 4-6

Learn beginning steps of selecting and digitally cutting a silhouette of a dragon, butterfly, or other magical creature.

Thursday, April 77:00—8:00 PMCommunity Room, Board Room Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Adults Read YA Book Club

Adults, join YA Librarian Sara Huff for this monthly book club!

Friday, April 81:00—3:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Stitch and Chat

Drop-in with your materials to work on a knitting or crocheting project and chat. This is a great way to get to those unfinished projects or to get started on new piece.

Friday, April 84:00—4:45 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Silhouette Art: Grades 4-6

Learn beginning steps of selecting and digitally cutting a silhouette of a dragon, butterfly, or other magical creature.

Saturday, April 911:00 AM—1:00 PMZoom

Art Class for Adults Night Beach Silhouette

Night Beach Silhouette:Using acrylic paints, participants will create a night time beach in the moonlight. Zoom Class is approximately 2 Hours long. Instructor: Anita ThompsonRegistrants: Pick up supply packets starting April 4th at of 9:30 a. m. In addition to the supply packet, please have these items at the start of the class on April 9th: Pencil with an eraser Cup of water Paper towels to wipe brushes Paper plate palette to put colors on Wait Listed attendees: Join the class and provide your own supplies.…Learn More

Monday, April 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMMain FloorAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001
Zoom

Sundays on Monday

Join us on Monday morning to solve Sunday's New York Times Magazine crossword puzzle.

Monday, April 116:00—6:45 PMZoom

Rainbow Connections Grades K-2

Join LGBTQ+ kids & allies via Zoom! Meet new friends and talk about LGBTQ+ themed books and topics in a safe space.

Monday, April 117:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Monday, April 117:00—7:45 PMZoom

Rainbow Connections Grades 3-5

Join LGBTQ+ kids & allies via Zoom! Meet new friends and talk about LGBTQ+ themed books and topics in a safe space.

Tuesday, April 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Tuesday, April 1210:30—11:00 AMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Family Morning

Playtime by appointment before public hours.

Tuesday, April 126:00—7:30 PMCommunity Room, MiddleAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Q Crew

Monthly meeting of Abington Free Library's Q Crew, for LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies.

Tuesday, April 126:30—7:30 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Beginning English for Adult English Language Learners

This class is for English language learners.

Wednesday, April 137:00—8:00 PMShorday RoomAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001
Zoom

A Conversation with Representative Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane

Representative Madeleine Dean from Pennsylvania and her son, Harry Cunnane, have written a deeply personal and revealing book, Under Our Roof. In their book, they share their family's long struggle with addiction. Join us for a book talk and discussion, either at the Abington Free Library or remotely,  as we hear from Rep.…Learn More

Thursday, April 141:00—2:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Build a Treehouse: Ages 6- 11

Create a treehouse out of cardboard and other recycled materials. Expand with art supplies, 3-D pens, and LED lights.

Thursday, April 143:00—4:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Build a Treehouse: Ages 6- 11

Create a treehouse out of cardboard and other recycled materials. Expand with art supplies, 3-D pens, and LED lights.

Thursday, April 147:00—8:00 PMZoom

Women in Jazz

Join jazz lecturer and performer, Galen Abdur-Razzaq, for an exciting evening learning about the experiences of women in jazz history!

Friday, April 1510:30—11:00 AMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Family Morning

Playtime by appointment before public hours.

Friday, April 151:00—3:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Stitch and Chat

Drop-in with your materials to work on a knitting or crocheting project and chat. This is a great way to get to those unfinished projects or to get started on new piece.

Sunday, April 17All Closed

Abington Free Library

Roslyn Branch Library

Offsite Locations

Virtual

Monday, April 1810:30 AM—12:00 PMMain FloorAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001
Zoom

Sundays on Monday

Join us on Monday morning to solve Sunday's New York Times Magazine crossword puzzle.

Monday, April 1810:30—11:00 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 3-5

Miss Jessica will share stories, songs, activities and a take-home craft.

Monday, April 186:00—7:30 PMCommunity Room, MiddleAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Ab-TAB Meeting

Monthly meeting of Abington Free Library's Teen Advisory Board.

Monday, April 187:00—8:30 PMZoom

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Conversation class for adult English language learners at the intermediate through advanced levels of English acquisition. Registration and English test required. April 18th class has moved to Zoom due to the expected storm tonight. Contact the Adult Literacy Program to register -215-885-5183, ablit1@yahoo.

Tuesday, April 1910:00—10:30 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 1-2

Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, movement activities, and take-home crafts.

Tuesday, April 1910:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Tuesday, April 1910:30—11:00 AMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Family Morning

Playtime by appointment before public hours.

Tuesday, April 1911:00—11:30 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 1-2

Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, movement activities, and take-home crafts.

Tuesday, April 1911:00—11:30 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 1-2

Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, movement activities, and take-home crafts.

Tuesday, April 196:30—7:30 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Beginning English for Adult English Language Learners

This class is for English language learners.

Tuesday, April 197:00—7:35 PMZoom

Doggone Good Readers

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

Wednesday, April 207:00—8:00 PMZoom

The Ruth and Robert Abel Memorial Book and Film Discussion Group

Book discussion on Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys.

Thursday, April 2110:30—11:00 AMAlverthorpe Park: Mini-Golf PavilionJenkintown Road & Forrest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA, 19046

Science Stories in the Park: Ages 3-5

Science Stories in the Park: Ages 3-5

Thursday, April 216:30—8:00 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Peep Dioramas for Teens

Teens, make a Peep Diorama and we'll display them for the month of May.

Friday, April 221:00—3:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Stitch and Chat

Drop-in with your materials to work on a knitting or crocheting project and chat. This is a great way to get to those unfinished projects or to get started on new piece.

Saturday, April 231:00—3:00 PMNorth Parking LotAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Outdoor Poetry Reading

The North Lawn at Abington Free LibraryCelebrate National Poetry Month with an outdoor poetry reading! Spend the afternoon enraptured by poems written by seven local published poets on the lawns of the Abington Free Library. Light snacks and beverages will be served.…Learn More

Monday, April 2510:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Learn how to spot the signs of suicide, and what you can do to prevent someone from taking their own life, at this free training.

Monday, April 2510:30 AM—12:00 PMMain FloorAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001
Zoom

Sundays on Monday

Join us on Monday morning to solve Sunday's New York Times Magazine crossword puzzle.

Monday, April 2510:30—11:00 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 3-5

Miss Jessica will share stories, songs, activities and a take-home craft.

Monday, April 256:30—7:00 PMZoom

Snuggle-Up Story Times: Ages 2-6

Miss Jessica will share stories, songs & activities.

Monday, April 257:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Monday, April 257:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room, MiddleAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Abington Township Public Library Board Meeting

Meeting of the Abington Township Public Library Board of Trustees.

Tuesday, April 2610:00—10:30 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 1-2

Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, movement activities, and take-home crafts.

Tuesday, April 2610:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Room, KitchenAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

English Conversation Class for Adult Intermediate-Advanced English Language Learners

Tuesday, April 2610:30—11:00 AMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Family Morning

Playtime by appointment before public hours.

Tuesday, April 2611:00—11:30 AMOutsideAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Stories on the Lawn: Ages 1-2

Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, movement activities, and take-home crafts.

Tuesday, April 266:30—7:30 PMCommunity Room, Kitchen + Middle Abington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Beginning English for Adult English Language Learners

This class is for English language learners.

Wednesday, April 277:00—8:15 PMCommunity Room, Entire RoomAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

"Confini: Poems of Refugees in Sicily" recited and discussed by Dr. Michelle Reale

An evening of poetry with Dr. Michelle Reale, reading from her most recent book Confini: Poems of refugees in Sicily. (Cervena Barva Press, 2021) Her ethnography in Sicily and her work with refugees there sought, and continues to seek, to excavate firsthand accounts of the lived experiences of those who left their homes for freedom and safety.…Learn More

Thursday, April 2810:30—11:00 AMAlverthorpe Park: Mini-Golf PavilionJenkintown Road & Forrest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA, 19046

Science Stories in the Park: Ages 3-5

Friday, April 291:00—3:00 PMRoslyn Branch LibraryRoslyn Branch Library2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA, 19001

Stitch and Chat

Drop-in with your materials to work on a knitting or crocheting project and chat. This is a great way to get to those unfinished projects or to get started on new piece.

Saturday, April 3010:00 AM—3:00 PMCommunity Room, Entire RoomAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Friends of the Library Book and Plant Sale

Tree and Book! Friends of the Library Plant and Book Sale!

Support the Library at the Friends' Book and Plant Sale

Saturday, April 3010:00 AM—3:00 PMCommunity Room, Entire RoomAbington Free Library1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001

Abington Bird Town: Native Plant Sale & Swap

You can help wildlife by planting native plants. Bring one, get one: for every native plant that you bring, you get another for free. If you don't have plants to bring, there will be plants available for sale. Native perennials, seedlings, tubers and seeds will be accepted.