Now Hiring: Head of Technical Services
The Scranton Public Library is searching for a full-time librarian to serve as the Head of Technical Services. Interested applicants should send a current resume to Laura Hendricks, Human Resources Manager, at lhendricks@albright.org. Head of Technical Services 2026Download
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Summer is almost here!
Summer is almost here which means the end of the school year. But the library is open all summer long with books (lots of books!) to read for fun or to learn something new. Plus the library is offering amazing...
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Website and Public Relations Request for Proposal
The Lackawanna County Library System is seeking submissions in response to a Request for Proposal for a Website Redesign and Public Relations. Please see attachment for details and submit your response by Friday, June 26, 2026. LCLS Website and PR...
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Unearth a Story
The Lackawanna County Library System will host its annual all-ages SummerQuest summer reading challenge beginning on June 22 and running through Aug. 7. This year’s challenge theme, “Unearth a Story,” encourages patrons to dig into a good book, uncover hidden...
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June is Internet Safety Month
The internet has become a lifeline for most people and businesses. While the internet offers opportunities, it also poses significant risks that require vigilance and education. Internet safety month is a reminder for everyone to make secure passwords, update software, monitor access...
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Newspaper Resources Available
The Lackawanna County Library System is now offering access to a new digital newspaper collection from NewsBank. America’s News is a fully searchable collection providing online access newspapers online including The Times-Tribune (2005 – present). It is updated daily. America’s...
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Flower Blossom Release
Join Abington Community Library for our fifth annual Flower Blossom Release into Leggett's Creek at South Abington Township Park in remembrance of lost loved ones on Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 P.M. We will also be writing notes to our...
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The Power of Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden
Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County at Abington Community Library for a class on “The Power of Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden” on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 P.M. We will learn how to design...
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month)– a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders that recognizes their historical and cultural contributions in the United States. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have contributed significantly to many facets of American culture and society, including...
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
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