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Library Hours | Carbondale Public Library

Starting Monday, July 6th, Carbondale Public Library will be open: Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: Closed Vulnerable Patron Hour: Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Curbside Pickup will […]

Camp and Girl Scout Memorabilia on Display at the Albright Memorial Library | Albright Memorial Library

Supporters of Camp Archbald (SoCA) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Camp Archbald, the second oldest Girl Scout camp in continuous operation within the United States. To celebrate this anniversary, SoCA has put together a collection of Girl Scout and Camp Archbald memorabilia. The collection will showcase the rich history of Girl Scouts and Camp […]

Libraries in County Are Open | Lackawanna County Library System

Face Masks & Social Distancing Required After having their doors locked for over three months to help stop the spread of COVID-19, eight of Lackawanna County’s 10 libraries have reopened with limited services and strict health and safety measures in place. Social distancing and face coverings will be required, and the number of people allowed […]

Unemployment Resources | Albright Memorial Library

During the Covid-19 pandemic many people have become unemployed. Below is a list of information for filing unemployment and contacting their offices. Links at the bottom of the page include references for job searching and career advice from databases available with a Lackawanna County Library Card. Pennsylvania Unemployment Resources Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) English: 888-255-4728 Spanish: […]

Online Ordering & Curbside Pickup | Lackawanna County Library System

Start Borrowing from the Library Again Service is now available for borrowing books, DVDs, and other material from Lackawanna County libraries. With online ordering through the Lackawanna County Library System Catalog, and curbside pickup, it’s easy and convenient. Begin by searching the catalog to find what you want. Place a hold on books or other […]

You’re Invited to Summer Quest | Lackawanna County Library System

All Ages  / All Libraries  /  Sign Up on Beanstalk “Imagine Your Story” during Summer Quest, the vacation reading program that is being conducted online this year due to ongoing restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Start by signing up on Beanstack, an app for a computer or mobile device where Summer Quest […]

Dalton Community Library “Take Out Service” | Lackawanna County Library System

Dalton Community Library will be offering “Take Out Window Service” beginning June 15. Our service hours will be M, Tu, Th, F  10-3 and Sat 10-5. Service Window is located near the book return on the front porch; ring the doorbell for service.  

What Library Patrons Need to Know While Libraries Are Closed | Lackawanna County Library System

Frequently Asked Questions How long will the libraries be closed? Book drops outside Lackawanna County libraries are now open for the return of borrowed material. We anticipate adding curbside pickup for books, DVDs and other items in the coming days. The libraries will remain closed, however, for the time being. We will continue to provide […]

Imagine Your Story During Summer Quest | Lackawanna County Library System

An Activity for Everyone Readers of all ages are invited to “Imagine Your Story” during Summer Quest, an eight-week reading program that will be conducted online due to ongoing restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules are simple. From June 15 to August 7 participants will read and log their books to […]

Book Drops Are Open | Lackawanna County Library System

Time to Return Your Library Material Today you can start returning books, DVDs, and other materials that you borrowed from the library before March 16 when the state ordered the shutdown of schools and libraries to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Simply place the material in the return book drop outside the building. The […]