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LEGO Contest Voting Now Open | Kids

Time for the Lackawanna County Library System annual LEGO Build Off! Children from libraries around Lackawanna County built creations to try to bring the LEGO Trophy to their library. The theme this year was “A Universe of Stories!” Vote for your favorite creation and the winning library will be awarded the LCLS LEGO Build Off Trophy! […]

Law @ Your Library | Abington Community Library

Did you know that there are two legal digital resources available to library card holders? The Legal Information Reference Center has over 500 full text reference books and publications for the general public. There are over 13,000 state-specific, federal and multi-state legal forms. It has many of the popular NOLO legal books that can be read […]

Pioneer Nights 2019 | Lackawanna County Library System

Come visit the library stand at Carbondale Pioneer Nights! August 14th – August 17th (Note: The Library will close at 5pm in preparation of the evening events.) We will be selling pretzels, lollipops, candy bars, and water with proceeds benefiting the library. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle as well as unique raffle items. […]

Adult Education Tutoring Available | Lackawanna County Library System

Tutor.Com Helps You Prepare for Tests If you are you an adult returning to school, working towards a GED or refreshing your skills for work, you can get help on our website with anonymous, online tutoring in over 40 subjects. And you can work from the privacy of your own home or anywhere you have […]

Help Ronald McDonald House Serve Families of Sick Children | Lackawanna County Library System

August Library Collection Having a child in the hospital is a challenge for any family, but when treatment is prolonged and parents must travel a distance from home to be with their child, the financial burden can be crushing. Since 1986, the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton has been offering a no-charge home away from […]

“Stars From Scranton” Film Series Wednesday Nights in August at Scranton Public Library | Albright Memorial Library

Wednesday nights in August, Scranton Public Library will be presenting a weekly classic film series featuring “Stars From Scranton”.  These five classic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood feature actors who were from Scranton, Pennsylvania–legends such as Lizabeth Scott, Gloria Jean and Allan Jones. All screenings are free with a library card and will […]

LCLS Seeks Proposals for Audit Services | Lackawanna County Library System

The Lackawanna County Library Board is seeking proposals for audit services for calendar years 2019 through 2021. Proposals are due by Friday, August 23, 2019. For more information, please see the Request for Proposals here:  https://lclshome.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Audit-RFP-2019.pdf

Let’s “Make It” A Party! | Abington Community Library

Celebrate all your hard work during the SummerQuest challenge! On Monday August 5, stop by the Abington Community Library anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to participate in our pop-up makerspace. Use the materials provided for kids, teens, and adults to create your own art or invention. Also, enjoy treats from the Fidelity Bank […]

Take a Trip Around the World | Abington Community Library

Join us for a trip around the world on Sunday July 28 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm! Leela Baikadi will present a traveling photo exhibition and slide show that will also include performances by Debbie Koshinski-Urban and Group Step by Step Dance Studio, Sophia Salingaros & Co., and Felipe Santos and his Brazilian Banda Samba […]

Historic Fun Planned for Children’s Day at the Catlin House | Lackawanna County Library System

Historic Fun Planned for Children’s Day at the Catlin House SCRANTON, PA – Bring your kids and grandkids to the Catlin House on Saturday, July 27 for Children’s Day!! This special open house and porch party for kids will be held from noon to 3 pm at the Society’s headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe […]