A craft is defined as an activity that involves skill in making things - typically with your hands. Some examples are knitting and crocheting, scrapbooking, leatherworking, wood burning, fly tying, jewelry making, anything created by hand that has an artistic aspect...

The National Sleep Foundation recognizes March as Sleep Awareness Month. Healthy sleeping habits can have an impact on all aspects of life, from mental and physical health, to work and education and beyond. Sleep Awareness Month aims to educate the...

The America250 celebrations continue with a special storytime taking place at many of the libraries in Lackawanna County. Special guest, Michele Dempesky, from the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be reading “K is for Keystone” by Kristen Kane while...

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...