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National Library Week

Today libraries across the country begin to celebrate National Library Week 2020.  The celebration, created by the American Library Association in 1958, highlights the significant roles libraries play in our lives and communities.  This year’s theme is “Find Your Place...
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Historic Philadelphia Virtual Tours

Take a day trip to Philadelphia without leaving home. There is so much history to see in Philadelphia below is just a snippet. Visit a variety of locations in this Historic Philadelphia Virtual Tour by the Independence Hall Association. Another...
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10 Tips for Working From Home

Trying to keep up a steady work schedule while surrounded by the distractions of home-life can be a struggle.  If you need help staying motivated and keeping deadlines while working from home, here are a few tips that might help....
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Explore National Parks From Home

Explore our beautiful National Parks from home. Take a narrated tour with Google Arts & Culture of 5 National Parks around the United States. Kenai Fjords, Alaska Hawai'i Volcanoes, Hawaii Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico Bryce Canyon, Utah Dry Tortugas, Florida...
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Art Appreciation: Museum Virtual Tours

Take some time to enjoy art. Below are just some of the many virtual art tours available online. The British Museum  Learn about their galleries, and take a virtual tour of Prints and Drawings, and Oceania. You can also search...
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Carbondale Public Library Closed 3/14 – 3/29

The Carbondale Public Library will be closed from Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28th. Please see below for more information from the Lackawanna County Library System. We will update you with more details as we know more regarding library...
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COVID-19 Statement from the Carbondale Public Library

Dear Patrons of Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale Public Library (CPL) is making every effort to provide a safe space for our staff and patrons. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending social distancing (keeping six feet...
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Yearbooks Wanted

The Carbondale Public Library is looking for old yearbooks to expand its Local History Collection. If you have yearbooks from any of the schools in the Greater Carbondale Area, please consider donating them to the library.  If desired, the library...
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Survey for Parents

We need your help in scheduling days/times for our Children & Teen programs. Please take one or both of the following surveys to help guide us. Unfortunately we can't schedule programs when it's best for everyone, but we'll do our...
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Botanic Garden Bus Trip

The Carbondale Public Library is hosting a bus trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for their Sakura Matsuri Festival (Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival) Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Tickets are $60 for Adults and $30 for Children 12 and under.  Payment...
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