LIBRARY NEWS

There are still a few openings in the Spanish Story Hour to be held today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Abington Community Library.

Students who are currently enrolled in Spanish classes at Abington Heights High School are coordinating the story time, which is recommended for children attending kindergarten through third grade. The students plan to read aloud two favorite picture books in English and then translate words and phrases from the stories into Spanish to give youngsters a basic introduction to vocabulary and the sound of the language. The program will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Story Room. A second program is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 9.

The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours will be effect on Friday (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and through the weekend (Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

“Haiku,” by Andrew Vachss. Michael, an addicted gambler; Ranger, a Vietnam veteran; Lamont, erstwhile street-gang warlord turned alcoholic; Target, who speaks by echoing others; and Brewster, an obsessive collector of hardboiled paperbacks, are drawn together by their mutual questions. The answers, as they come, trigger shocking explosions.

“Love and Summer,” by William Trevor. Ellie Dillahan lives a quiet life in the small Irish town of Rathmoye until she meets Florian Kilderry, a young photographer preparing to leave Ireland and his past forever. Their poignant love affair requires Ellie to make an impossible choice between Florian and her husband, a man whose life has been blighted by an unspeakable tragedy.

“To Try Men’s Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom,” by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen. Through the thoughts and private fears of Washington, Thomas Paine and Jonathan Van Dorn, a private in Washington’s army, the darkest days of the American Revolution are illuminated. While Washington prepares his weary troops to cross the frozen Delaware River for the attack on Trenton, Paine is in Philadelphia overseeing the printing of his newest pamphlet, “The Crisis,” and young Private Van Dorn is about to make a decision between staying loyal to the cause or sparing his brother, who has joined up with the British.

Afternoon Book Club, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join facilitator Bridget Conlogue for a discussion of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Adults

Spanish Story Hour, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 to 5 p.m. Abington Heights High school students will introduce Spanish through picture books. Grades K-3

Book Club, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. A book club where you choose the book. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Grades 4 to 6

Families Helping Families, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens affected by substance abuse and their families. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. Ages 18 and under and families

Morning Book Club, Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Join facilitator Janet Loewe for a discussion of works of Edgar Allan Poe. Participants may read the Poe selection of their choice. Adults

Houseplant How-to!, Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Plants grown indoors have different requirements than those planted outside. Learn how to take care of your houseplants, especially those that you brought indoors from your garden to over winter. Lots of helpful hints! Adults

Anime/Manga Club, Fridays, Nov. 20 and Nov. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. Join us each Friday for some ANIMated fun and Manga book discussions. Bring a friend. Grades 7 to 12

Hello Kitty Tea, Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee and Anime/Manga Club. Ages 4 to 8 years

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