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A Mindfulness March Ahead

With the spring solstice within our reach, it’s a good time to start to think about your spring clean, summer plans and to think about how you’ll carry your new year’s resolutions or goals into the spring season. With a new season, comes its own stress and challenges.

This March, we have two adult programs that can help introduce mindfulness to you.

On Tuesday, March 6 from 7 to 8:30 PM our ADULTING 101 SERIES begins with  LEARN TO SURF THE WAVES OF LIFE- MINDFULNESS, BALANCE AND YOU.  Stress, anxiety, strong emotions? Overwhelmed by life? Join Lisa Rigau MS, BSN, RN, qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher through UMASS Medical School in an interactive workshop discussing and practicing mindfulness, the science of meditation, stress physiology, and resilience. Learn to surf the waves of life with practical mindfulness exercises to make a part of your daily life for peace, balance and wellbeing. Reawaken to a joyful life!!

Join us Saturday, March 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM for  SHARED MINDFULNESS WITH YOUR DOG: THE HEALING POWER OF CONNECTION.  This talk presents a new paradigm for living with and relating to dogs based on the healing power of connection and mindfulness. It brings us back to a time when we saw dogs as partners, equals and friends. Drawing from the ideas of trans-species psychology, cultural/relational theory, attachment theory, humanistic psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and Buddhist psychology, it will show attendees how they can enjoy a relationship with their dog that is richer than they can imagine. Learn the basics of mindfulness and how to apply that to day-to-day life with your dog to achieve a deeply connected, stress-free and empowering friendship.

Please register for these programs at the library or call (570) 587-3440 to register.

We hope to see you at one of these events or several others happening in the month of March.

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Abington Community Library Closing at 5PM Feb. 22

The Abington Community Library will close at 5PM today, Thurs., Feb. 22 due to the inclement weather.

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“Open the Dialogue” : A Series Concerning Substance Abuse Awareness

The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit will host a four part series entitled “Open the Dialogue: A Substance Abuse Awareness Series for Caretakers of Children Grades 5-12 and Beyond”. The current opiate crisis prompted this series and with Pennsylvania holding the fourth highest rate of death in the country due to overdose (according to the CDC, 2016), the need to discuss the crisis has never been more vital. Anne Armezzani, Maureen Conahan, and Beth Florey are spearheading this project.

 

The four part series will cover a variety of topics and include:

Facing the Stigma and the Reality of Children’s Substance Abuse

Thursday, March 8, 2018, 7pm-9pm

Exploring the Effects of Children’s Substance Abuse on Our Families

Thursday, March 29, 2018, 7pm-8:30pm

Journeys into Recovery: Let’s Be Open

Thursday, April 19, 2018, 7pm-8:30pm

Moving Forward: Helping You Engage

Thursday, May 10, 2018, 7pm-9pm


A variety of experts will speak to the topics including:

Lackawanna County President – Judge Michael Barrasse, Clearbrook Treatment Centers – Joe Kane, The Wright Center – Scott Constantini, Pharmacist and Advocate – Thomas DePietro, Voluntary Action Center – Jeffrey Thomas, Coroner – Timothy Rowland, EOTC Family Therapist – Emily McDonald.

Tickets are available on Facebook: The Gathering Place Clarks Summit or by contacting Anne Armezzani at gatheringplaceCS@gmail.com

This free series is held at the Gathering Place, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA.

Special thanks to the sponsors: Bradford Recovery Center, One Point, Inc., Rotary Club of the Abingtons, the Wright Center and the Tour de Scranton 15.

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Thank you for being a Friend!

The Friends of the Abington Community Library are pleased to host their annual Chips, Dips, ‘n Sips “thank you” event for their members. Join the Friends for an evening of wine tasting, delectable chips and dips, and live music on Saturday February 24, from 6-9 pm at the library. A current or renewing individual membership of $10 will receive one ticket to the event; a family membership of $15 will receive two tickets to the event. Ticket prices include a one year membership in the Friends of the Abington Community Library. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Tickets and membership forms are available at the circulation desk. Stop by today to reserve your ticket and thank you for being a Friend!

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A Perfect Pairing!

The Clarks Summit Festival of Ice and the Abington Community Library are THE places to be for the Wizarding World of Ice! Enjoy the ice sculptures in town and be sure to stop by the library for great programs that include: International Book Club, Half-Blood Prince Blood Drive; Care of Magical Creatures; Hogwarts 101; and Harry Potter movie showings. Details and registration requirements for these programs can be found on the Abington Community Library Facebook page and on the calendar section of our website.  Still want more?! We’ve added some new Harry Potter related books to our collection, including J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World Movie Magic, Volumes 1 and 2, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Go to the library catalog and reserve your copy today!

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Winterfest at Lackawanna State Park

It’s a good time of year to enjoy Winterfest at Lackawanna State Park on Saturday, February 10, 11 AM to 3 PM. From Winter Bird Walk and Ice Safety and Rescue Demo to Winter Survival Skills and Howlin’ Huskies Sled Dog Demo, there’s something for everyone. Special winter kids crafts and activities too.

Click here for further details.

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International Melting Pot

All are invited to join this multi-language conversation group. Practice speaking, listening, sharing history and cultures. All are welcome! Second Thursdays, 7 PM to 8:30 PM at Abington Community Library.

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Festival of Ice Festivities @ Your Library

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Celebrate the Wizarding World of Ice in this year’s Clarks Summit Festival of Ice over Presidents’ Day weekend, February 16-19. Come and see the Abington Community Library’s ice sculpture…one of the most beloved characters from the Harry Potter books!

Here are a few of the Library’s Potter-themed events surrounding the Festival. Registration is required for all events unless otherwise indicated.

Intergenerational Book Club. Monday, Feb. 12, 7-8PM. Come and discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as the various themes and characters in the entire series. All ages welcome. Snacks will be served.

Kickin’ It Tuesday: Curses and Love Potions. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7-8PM. Grades 9-12, do you love or hate Valentine’s Day? Discover your perfect curse or love potion!

Half Blood Prince Blood Drive. Friday, Feb. 16, 3-7PM. Do good here in your own community and participate in a blood drive at the Library! Sign up for your appointment today by stopping by or going online, http://www.lifesourcepa.org/.

Care of Magical Creatures. Friday, Feb. 16, 5-7:30PM (Drop-in). Families, bring your kids and drop by to make some “fantastic beasts” and enjoy magical treats.

Hogwarts 101. Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30-7:30PM. Grades 5-8, enjoy wand-making, snacks, potions, and more!

Harry Potter Movies. Saturday, Feb. 17, 9AM-5PM. Harry Potter movies will be shown throughout the day in the Ryon Community Room. No registration necessary. All ages welcome.

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Raise Your Wand & Roll Up Your Sleeve!

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Did you know that, in part due to bad winter weather and a severe flu season, we are in a nationwide blood shortage?

Did you know that one donation of blood saves three lives?

During the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, raise your wand and roll up your sleeve to become a blood donor. Schedule an appointment and donate at the Library on February 16. Visit lifesourcepa.org and click on “Make an Appointment” to schedule your time.

Donors must be at least 18 years old or 16-17 with signed parental consent. Please bring ID, and don’t forget to eat well and stay hydrated.

Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community! Don’t forget to check out a full listing of Clarks Summit Festival of Ice events at the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/csfestivalofice/

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Lexivore, the Podcast from the Abington Community Library, Episode 1 – Harry Potter and Historical Butterbeer

Lexivore is a podcast produced by the Abington Community Library, with library staff Renee Roberts and Megha Baikadi hosting it.  We will be talking about library programs, book recommendations and explorations, and fun facts.  This first episode, we speak a bit about who we are and what we hope the podcast can be, then start off with a brief discussion of Harry Potter – since it’s the 20th anniversary of its release – including some library events and the possible historical roots of one of the more fun cultural Harry Potter references, butterbeer.  There is also a written transcript, linked below, which includes some notes on the research and resources we used to make this podcast. We hope you enjoy listening!

Listen to Episode One now!

Transcript – Episode 1, Lexivore (The Abington Community Library’s Podcast)