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5th Annual Chalkathon at the Children’s Library, Saturday

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5th Annual Chalkathon at the Children’s Library, Saturday

Create your own work of art at the Children's Library. Come between 10 and 4 . Miss Liz has lots of new chalk!
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Lackawanna County Libraries & PA Forward

The Lackawanna County Library System is part of PA Forward, the Pennsylvania Library Association’s 21st Century Literacies Initiative. It endeavors to make libraries community centers of information, technology, and learning that can fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of...
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Delivered once a week in your inbox, Live and Learn keeps you informed of library events, special programs and things that are happening in the community sponsored by other cultural and civic organizations. It’s a quick and easy way to...
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What’s New @ Library Express!

Stop by Library Express to Purchase these titles! Don't forget - Library Card holders can save 10% on any new title. The Doctor's Diet: Dr. Travis Stork's STAT Program to Help You Lose Weight & Restore Your Health by Travis Stork  $25.95...
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What’s New @ Library Express!

Italian Grill by Marion Batali $19.99 Italian Grill is the ultimate handbook on Italian grilling and a must-have cookbook for home grillers from Mario Batali, superstar chef and bestselling author of Molto Batali, Molto Gusto, and Molto Italiano. Easy to...
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Help Vets at the Merli Center

As a Memorial Day tribute, Lackawanna County libraries are collecting items much needed by the residents of the Gino Merli Veterans Center. Clothing items, personal care products and recreational goods are among the things requested. You can get a copy...
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Summer Reading Is For Everyone

Summer Reading Clubs aren’t just for kids. Lackawanna County libraries have Summer Reading Programs for everyone, from newborns to adults. You can join one at any Lackawanna County Library System library – where everything is free! Sign-up begins Monday, June 9th...
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Essay Contest Deadline Nears

Write your story about the library in your life and win a Google Nexus 7 Tablet, described by one reviewer as “the best small tablet you can buy.” Your essay should be no more than 350 words long and describe...
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What is Library Express?

Library Express is a branch of the Lackawanna County Library System and a new and used bookstore located at the Mall at Steamtown on the second floor! At Library Express you will find books to purchase, along with books, DVDs, and...
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2014 Battle of the Books

Our Battle Teams are now forming for kids going into grades 7-12. The Battle is on August 14 at 5:30 PM-the venue is to be announced. Titles for 7-9 grade are: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, The Prisoner...
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