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.

What is Gift of Sight Month? December is designated as "Gift of Sight Month" to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care. This month encourages individuals to prioritize eye exams and take steps to protect their vision.  Gift...

POWER Library has launched a brand-new collection of eBooks and audiobooks on OverDrive/Libby—free for all Pennsylvania residents! You can access the collection from their new, redesigned POWER Library website here. Alternatively, if you have the Libby app, you can add POWER Library to your list of libraries.  Just tap the Menu icon...

Kids getting into Trouble?  Does holiday cooking have Monopoly on your time?  Don’t Risk missing out on family time this year or you’ll be Sorry!  Did you know you can borrow board games and puzzles from several Lackawanna County Libraries? ...

Join Abington Community Library on Monday, December 15 at 6:00 P.M. for a festive Cookie Swap! Bring three (or four) dozen of your favorite cookies to share and exchange with fellow bakers at our December session of Cookbook Club. Not...