Friends of the Abington Community Library

At the Abington Community Library

The Friends of the Abington Community Library is a volunteer-based organization designed to support the library by fostering interest in books and reading, focusing attention on library services, encouraging gifts of books and collections, and presenting programs of interest to the community. Fundraisers enable us to contribute to the library financially. Money raised by the Friends is used to purchase materials, equipment and facility upgrades not covered by the library’s budget.

A Board of Directors oversees the group’s activities and makes allocation decisions based upon the library’s needs.

Membership fees for Friends of the ACL are listed below. Benefits of membership include free or discounted admission to special events, a preview of the group’s semi-annual used book sales, specific communications geared toward members only, and the knowledge that you’re helping to support a vital community asset.

To learn about Friends-sponsored book sales and other fun, creative and intellectually-stimulating events, click on "Library Events" on your left!

Friends of the Abington Community Library Board of Directors
Current officers include:

Karen Brier, President
Jennifer LaBelle, Vice-president

Alice Kohn, Treasurer
Sandy Tielebein, Secretary
Michelle Sitko, Membership Chair
Jim Hennigan, Public Relations

Friends of the ACL are always looking for new volunteers! If you'd like to volunteer for the semi-annual book sale, help with programs or events, or participate on one of the committees, please let us know by calling 570.587.3440.

Semi-annual Book Sales

Friends of the ACL sponsors two book sales a year (October and April) at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, located at the corner of West Grove Street and the Morgan Highway. Thousands of books, audio-books, movies, CDs and more are available at low prices. The Abington Community Library-Teen Literature Committee sponsors a café featuring baked goods and beverages. Friends’ members may attend Preview Night the Friday before the sale. Members must be current with dues payments and are asked to assist with set-up before making purchases. If you’re not a member, you may join during Preview Night. Membership forms also are available at the Abington Community Library Circulation Desk, and a printable version is available below. Check Library Events for Book Sale dates and contact the library if you have donations.

Membership application - print and mail
Membership: $5 for individual; $10 for family. Membership is annual (January - December).

Name_________________________
Phone_________________________

Address_______________________
E-mail_________________________
New Member__ Renewing Member__

_ I am interested in volunteering for book sales, moving books, or assisting with events and programs (please provide phone number).

Please present form and fee at the library circulation desk or mail with your check payable to: Friends of the ACL, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Thank You!