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Take Care of your Mental Wellness this May | Lackawanna County Library System

Since it was introduced in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has aimed to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. During May and every month of the […]

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Battle of the Books Returns this Summer! | Lackawanna County Library System

Join the Lackawanna County Library System for our annual Battle of the Books competition! This exciting reading competition for children in grades 4-12 gives kids a chance to experience great […]

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Join the Big Library Read and Connect with Readers around the World | Lackawanna County Library System

The next Big Library Read kicks off on May 9! The Big Library Read is a global, online book club that is free for you to join with your Lackawanna […]

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May Community Collection: Saint Joseph’s Baby Pantry | Lackawanna County Library System

Throughout the month of May, the Lackawanna County Library System will be collecting donations for Saint Joseph’s Baby Pantry, an organization that serves over 3500 families in the local area. […]

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150th Anniversary Dinner – Carbondale Public Library | Carbondale Public Library

Carbondale Public Library’s 150th Anniversary Dinner Friday, May 10th, 5:30-9:30pm This year, the Carbondale Public Library will be turning 150 years old!  On May 9th, 1874, the “Young Men’s Library Association” opened […]

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Book Discussion: The Secret Service of Tea and Treason [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton. They discuss the book, what they thought the […]

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Earth Day Activities | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library has a variety of upcoming programs celebrating Earth Day. EARTH DAY SEED & PLANT GIVEAWAY Friday, April 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. While Supplies Last […]

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Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month | Lackawanna County Library System

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As we celebrate this month, it’s important to recognize the diverse […]

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Water-logged: Let’s Talk About Stormwater | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 P.M. for a discussion with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Master Watershed Steward and the Lackawanna County Conservation District on […]

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Lincoln’s Unknown Secretary and Other Pennsylvanians in His Civil War Inner Circle | Abington Community Library

Abington Community Library and The Scranton Civil War Roundtable present Presidential Historian Dr. Larry Cook as he discusses personally discovered and previously unknown history surrounding a rare Abraham Lincoln signed […]

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