As early as 1916, when New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” efforts have been underway to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial commemoration, S.J....

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, deadly brain disease for which there is no cure, and...

Unfortunately, the Lackawanna County Library System will no longer provide access to Hoopla effective Saturday, November 1. The Northeast Pennsylvania Digital Library consortium, which includes all Lackawanna County libraries as well as libraries in Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties, has made...

Have you tried NoveList yet? This online resource is the leading database for reading recommendations. Everyone has their own criteria for what makes a great book, and that’s why NoveList takes a look at what you already enjoy reading to...

The freedom to read is under attack, and we can all work together to do something about it! Banned Books Week takes place between October 5 and October 11 in 2025, and the American Library Association and the Banned Books...

The period between September 15 and October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Latinas and Latinos make up roughly 20% of our country’s population with more than 65 million people identifying as Hispanic or Latino. These individuals...

Abington Community Library is thrilled to host our very first “Local Author Fair” on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Stroll through tables featuring  20+ talented authors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and browse books in a variety...

How are you really doing? Sometimes help starts with a conversation and a willingness to listen. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month highlights the actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline highlights these five steps: Ask: Acknowledging and...

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Do you remember checking out a book “by yourself” for the first time at your library?  Attending a storytime or library program? Or picking out your first “big kid”/adult book? Everyone has a...

Do you need to register to vote? Are you not sure if you are registered? Do you want to check where your polling place is located? National Voter Registration Day is the country’s largest single-day voter registration drive and will...