Our SummerQuest reading and activity challenge is well underway! Stop by your Library any time now through August 7 to pick up an activity log and join in all the fun of digging into a good book, uncovering hidden histories,...

The Lackawanna County Library System is proud to offer two new databases that will help you stay up-to-date with current events and local history through verified, credible news sources.  America’s News can help you stay informed about local, regional, and...

Looking to connect with like-minded readers but can't make it to in-person meetings or not interested with the hassle of waiting for your copy of a book to arrive? Libby Reads is a global book club that helps resolve the...

Summer is almost here which means the end of the school year. But the library is open all summer long with books (lots of books!) to read for fun or to learn something new. Plus the library is offering amazing...

The Lackawanna County Library System is seeking submissions in response to a Request for Proposal for a Website Redesign and Public Relations. Please see attachment for details and submit your response by Friday, June 26, 2026. LCLS Website and PR...

The Lackawanna County Library System will host its annual all-ages SummerQuest summer reading challenge beginning on June 22 and running through Aug. 7. This year’s challenge theme, “Unearth a Story,” encourages patrons to dig into a good book, uncover hidden...

The internet has become a lifeline for most people and businesses. While the internet offers opportunities, it also poses significant risks that require vigilance and education. Internet safety month is a reminder for everyone to make secure passwords, update software, monitor access...

The Lackawanna County Library System is now offering access to a new digital newspaper collection from NewsBank. America’s News is a fully searchable collection providing online access newspapers online including The Times-Tribune (2005 – present). It is updated daily. America’s...

Join Abington Community Library for our fifth annual Flower Blossom Release into Leggett's Creek at South Abington Township Park in remembrance of lost loved ones on Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 P.M. We will also be writing notes to our...

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County at Abington Community Library for a class on “The Power of Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden” on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 P.M. We will learn how to design...