October Community Collection
This October, the Lackawanna County Library System is accepting donations of new and gently used children's books to Operation Santa. Books may be dropped off at any one of our member libraries. For questions about this collection, please contact Kristen...
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Cozy Up with a Good Scare this October!
The leaves are falling, temperatures are cooling, and the ghouls and goblins are coming out to play! Get ready for tricks, treats, and everything spooky this October with the Library! Our catalog is full of thrillers, mysteries, graphic novels, true...
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Book Discussion: Firekeeper’s Daughter
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. We discuss book club kits available here at the Albright Memorial Library, the themes found in the book, and our own opinions. We...
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Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 2 [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Kate continue to guess classic books based on their one star reviews. We also share our own personal thoughts in between all of the reviews. We hope you enjoy! To...
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Judy Kiehart Book Signing
Jermyn native, Judy Kiehart will be at the Carbondale Public Library for a book signing event Sunday, October 8th from 1pm to 3pm. A question and answer period will follow a short reading from her award-winning memoir, Calico Lane. Copies...
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Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 1 [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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Aging in Place- Young’s Funeral Home
Join Abington Community Library for our ongoing series “Aging in Place.” This session will feature Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home who will discuss end of life services, funeral accounts, and preparations that can be made to ease the burden on...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The celebration provides a great opportunity to learn more about the diversity of the Hispanic population of the United States, which was estimated to be about 62...
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Right to Read: The Greatest Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
Join Abington Community Library for a public showing of the documentary “The Right to Read” by Jenny Mackenzie and a discussion with a member of the Lackawanna County Literacy Committee to follow on Monday, September 25 at 6:00 PM. Register...
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Lackawanna County Library Board / September 11, 2023, Meeting
The Lackawanna County Library Board will hold a business meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6 PM. Guests are invited to attend virtually via Zoom. Agenda Connection Information
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