This Summer On the Go!

Have you ever heard of the Flat Stanley project? Well we've got our very own mascots here for you to take pictures of!

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From June 1 to August, 31, take photos of the Abington Journal Kid’s Page mascots “Abi and Jo On the Go”! Get Abi and Jo on the go at the beach, on vacation, at the zoo, at Grandma’s, at a concert, in a museum, anywhere you go. Be sure to include a piece of material from the Abington Community Library in your photo: a book, dvd, even a calendar! See the “Abi and Jo” handouts at the front desk for more information.

The mascots are available on the Library website www.lclshome.org/abington, at the Library, and from the Abington JOURNAL. Customize the mascots yourselves, and create clothing and accessories for them as they go.

You have the chance to win prizes as you enter your pictures all summer long!

Each submitter will be entered into a drawing for prizes to be presented in September. Patrons may submit as many photos as they like, but each photographer’s name will be entered into the drawing only once.

All photos should be submitted to the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove Street, Clarks Summit PA 18411 or emailed to ryonroom@gmail.com before August 31. 

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Summer Reading....for ALL Ages

Grab your shovel and get ready to dig into some “Groundbreaking Reads” at your library! The Abington Community Library has exciting summer reading programs for children, young adults, and adults.

You might think that summer reading programs are only for kids, but they are just as important for adults. They encourage lifelong reading and learning. 

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The summer reading program for adults can be good motivation to try something new. Do you always read the latest celebrity memoir? Why not attempt a British mystery novel? Is science fiction your usual fare? Give historical fiction a try. Ask your librarians or fellow library patrons for a recommendation. Don’t get stuck with the same old authors!

Want your kids to read? Set a good example! Bring your kids with you to the library and show them that reading is a priority. Reading is valuable not only for knowledge but for entertainment. Read together and share.

Participating in the summer reading program supports your library. We love seeing all of you using your library. Beginning June 10, stop by and pick up your books. Read them and fill out quick rate slips to let us know what you thought. Each book that you read is a chance to win prizes!

Laura

On behalf of the ACL

Keep Calm & Support Your Library!

Looking for an addition to your summer wardrobe?

Need a new workout tee?

Want to be more fashionable, while supporting your library?

Look no further!

Purchase a "Keep Calm and Read On" t-shirt here at the circulation desk for $10 apiece. Proceeds benefit the library. We've got M, L, XL sizes.

Just in time for summer!

Ever wondered where the "Keep Calm and Carry On" crazy started? You have probably seen this phrase online and on merchandise recently. According to the official website, http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/history, "Keep Calm and Carry On" started out as one of the posters designed by the Ministry of Information of the British Government to boost morale during the Second World War. Today, "Keep Calm" could start any number of phrases, including "and Text me," "and Go Shopping," or even "and Call Batman!"

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Laura

On behalf of the ACL