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Back to School

A strong start to the year makes everything easier. The Lackawanna County Library System offers many free, online resources to help students of all ages to start the year off on the right foot. Check out some of our resources...
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Puzzle Race

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Back to School [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela and Briana about the back to school resources at the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library. We hope you enjoy! To view images related to this episode...
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Mayor McKune and the Railroad Strikes of 1877 [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa tells Jenny about Mayor Robert H. McKune's involvement in the railroad strikes of 1877. Scranton saw major events happen during July and August of the strike which impacted the city and...
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History of the Taylor Community Library [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Jeanie Sluck, the director of the Taylor Community Library. They discuss the establishment of the library, the move to their new location, and programs they support in the community. We...
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Ben Franklin Adages

Stop by Abington Community Library throughout August and September to view the beautiful watercolor works of Sherry Bufano accompanied by Ben Franklin maxim sayings.  
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Book Discussion: The Guest List [Tales from the Albright]

On the first book discussion episode of Tales from the Albright, Kate and Alyssa discuss "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley. It is a tale of a wedding that goes tragically wrong on a remote Irish island. The discussion follows...
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Cookbook Club- August

Join Abington Community Library for our monthly program "Cookbook Club." Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you...
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Celebrating Family Meals Month: Strengthening Bonds, One Bite at a Time

Welcome to Family Meals Month! As we embrace the beauty of this heartwarming initiative, the library system is delighted to be a part of the celebration. Family Meals Month encourages families to reconnect and cherish the simple pleasure of sharing...
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August Community Collection

In the month of August, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations to benefit the NEPA Youth Shelter. The mission of the NEPA Youth Shelter is to provide quality emergency shelter and related services to unaccompanied youth ages...
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