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Sundays with Friends: All American Dinosaur Show

News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Sundays with Friends: All American Dinosaur Show

Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will teach us about the fossils herbivores and carnivores, and there will be an eight-foot triceratops skull. Don't miss this "dino-mite" show! Also, the first fifty children to register will participate in their very own dig!...
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Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway Ends Soon

Time is running out on our Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway! Through March 31st, students from any area high school can call the library at 570-587-3440 to schedule a private appointment to browse our collection of prom dresses and suits....
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History of the Carbondale Public Library [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jessica discuss the history of the Carbondale Public Library . The tale of the oldest library in Lackawanna County is filled fun stories and community support. The end of the...
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History of the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, Part II [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Gary Duncan, the historian of the Saint Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County. The Scranton St. Patrick's Parade is one of the major cultural events in Lackawanna County with participants...
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History of the Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade, Part I [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Gary Duncan, the historian of the Saint Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County. The Scranton St. Patrick's Parade is one of the major cultural events in Lackawanna County with participants...
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Countywide BINGO Program for Teens

As we celebrate 40 years as a library system we are excited to be hosting a variety of countywide programs for all of our patrons. This April libraries will be hosting themed BINGO events fro teens ages 12-18. Feel free...
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Sneak Peek at Battle of the Books 2023

Battle of the Books 2023 is coming soon! Here is a sneak peek at the titles we will be reading for the Battle this summer. Contact your local Library for more details about this reading tournament and to find out...
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BookFLIX Helps Kids Read

Online Tool for Beginning Readers Children who are learning to read sometimes need help. That’s the idea behind BookFLIX, a tool that reinforces core reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Its librarian tested and...
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March is Women’s History Month

Celebrate with Books About Women With the onset of March comes the celebration of Women's History Month. Take some time this month to explore works of literature, contributions to science and history, pieces of art, and more, created by or...
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March Community Collection

This month the community collection is for Clothesline for Men.   Items being collected are new and gently used men's clothing. Winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots, dress pants, dress shirts, jackets, suits, ties, belts, shoes, and socks. Please drop...
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