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AtoZdatabases Offers Help to Job-Seekers & Business Owners | Lackawanna County Library System

The Lackawanna County Library System is pleased to announce an addition to its online resources available free of charge to the community. AtoZdatabases is the premier research center for Marketing, Job-Search, Businesses, and Mailing Lists. The database includes 30 million business and executive files nationwide and internationally, a listing of 240 million residents with hobbies […]

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

The month of May is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The term “Asian/Pacific” encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States […]

You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Awareness Month | Lackawanna County Library System

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, but fewer than half get treatment. 1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health condition each year, but only half get treatment. Mental Health Awareness Month (NAMI) has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of […]

May Community Collection: St Joseph’s Center Baby and Children’s Pantry | Lackawanna County Library System

The Lackawanna County Library System’s community partner, St. Joseph’s Center Baby and Children’s Pantry is requesting donations this month of certain items. The mission of this organization is to distribute products like diapers, clothing, baby food, cereal, formula, and more to families in our area.  In 2019 alone, St. Joseph’s Baby & Children’s Pantry had […]

Book Sizzle for Readers | Lackawanna County Library System

Be the first to know what books are about to drop by subscribing to our Book Sizzle newsletter. Sent to your email every Friday, this newsletter curates lists of new book releases based on popular genres. Browse each genre list or select your favorites. You can also place holds on most titles with your library […]

New Comic and Graphic Novel Collection on Overdrive | Lackawanna County Library System

Recently, a new comic and graphic novel collection came to Overdrive, giving you access to over 2,700 items from publishers like Disney, Marvel, DarkHorse, and more. The next time you open up Libby, you might see a new “Comics and Graphic Novels” banner. Click on it to browse the collection. Don’t see that banner? Make […]

New! Home Delivery Service Starts April 19 | Lackawanna County Library System

Lackawanna County libraries will be starting a new Home Delivery Service. You can still visit your favorite library and have materials delivered to your home – free of charge! The new service starts Monday, April 19, 2021. When requesting items, ask your librarian or select Home Delivery Service as a pickup location in the LCLS […]

Request for Sealed Bids: Interior Renovations at the Abington Community Library | Lackawanna County Library System

Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Request for Sealed Bids on the Following Items: Interior Renovations at the Abington Community Library 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit PA 18411   Invitation to Bid Lackawanna County The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners have placed bid materials on file for the above project. Electronic bid documents will be […]

Money Smart Week | Lackawanna County Library System

Learn ways to stay financially fit during Money Smart Week – April 10-17! Lackawanna County Libraries are hosting several financial events like a Financial Planning Workshop for Teens and a Financial Aid / Scholarship Workshop. All events are free to attend. Check with your library to find out whether events will be held in-person or […]

Scranton Public Library Employment Opportunity | Albright Memorial Library

The Scranton Public Libary is currently looking to hire a full-time Van Driver. JOB TITLE: Van Driver DEPARTMENT: District Library Center CLASSIFICATION: D-1 REPORT TO: District Consultant STATUS: Full Time BARGAINING UNIT: Yes Summary: This position provides safe, efficient and courteous transportation and delivery of library materials to a variety of District library stops. The […]