February may be the shortest month but there is so much to commemorate in these 28 days! Find books at the library about Black History Month, the Winter Olympics, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, plus it's National...

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation declaring February American Heart Month. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Tips on...

Black History Month allows us to learn about, celebrate, and honor Black leaders. Many of these leaders who contributed to the world in the name of science, innovation, and economy were never acknowledged and/or received their honor. Black History Month celebrates and...

Join the Keystone State Literacy Association at their upcoming storytime at the Viewmont Mall on Saturday, February 14, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. It will be located at the center court, outside JCPenney. At this free event, there will...

When you read, you grow ideas that can change in the world. In the spirit of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, join our “Reading Starts a Revolution” Winter Challenge and discover how stories can inspire action, empathy,...

The Lackawanna County Library System is excited to announce that, beginning Wednesday, January 7, we will be going fine free! This means all 10 of our locations will no longer be collecting fines on overdue items and that any existing overdue...

Join our new movie group at Abington Community Library where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month on Saturday, January 10 at 1:00 P.M. we will be viewing the...

Join Abington Community Library and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 P.M. as we delve into this economical and low maintenance technique for starting perennials, annuals, and native plants for your...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY LIBRARY BOARDREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2025 - 2027December 8, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed proposals will be received and reviewed by the Lackawanna County...

Abington Community Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 2 due to inclement weather.