January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday first observed in 1971 and made a federal holiday in 1986. Celebrated on the third Monday of January, the observance honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...

This month, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations for the NEPA Youth Shelter. This organization provides emergency shelter and related services for young adults ages 14 through graduation in Northeast Pennsylvania, including essentials such as food, clothing,...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Mary Garm, who is the director of the Lackawanna County Library System. Topics discussed include Mary's career in libraries, involvement with the Pennsylvania Library Association, work as chair of the...

Set a course to the Library for reading, activities, and events during our Winter Challenge! The Lackawanna County Library System will present an all-ages Winter Challenge beginning on January 16, 2024 and ending on February 24, 2024. Patrons are invited...

The Lackawanna County Library Board will hold its regular business meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6 PM. Guests are invited to attend virtually. Agenda Zoom Link  

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana continue their discussion of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. They discuss television shows and major news events as portrayed in the book. We hope you enjoy! To view images...

In honor of the new movie, WONKA, join Abington Community Library on Thursday, December 14 at 4 PM for a fun program where we will have chocolate slime and other fun Willy Wonka inspired STEM activities! Please register at https://lclshome.org/events/wonka/

Stop by Abington Community Library throughout December and January to view the works of Terry Proctor, Phyllis Rennie, Joanne Benson, Maryann Williams and Charlotte Dickinson, featuring farms of Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties, in the "Celebrating Locals Farms and Barns" exhibit....

During the month of December, libraries will be collecting mittens, hats, and gloves in all sizes which will benefit St. Joseph’s Center. Rooted in the core values of care, concern, compassion and commitment, Saint Joseph’s humbly serves people who are diagnosed...

Learn a Foreign Language Month encourages everyone to learn a new language since language learning has a variety of great benefits. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, language learning supports academic achievement, improved reading abilities, linguistic awareness,...