Have you tried NoveList yet? This online resource is the leading database for reading recommendations. Everyone has their own criteria for what makes a great book, and that’s why NoveList takes a look at what you already enjoy reading to...

The freedom to read is under attack, and we can all work together to do something about it! Banned Books Week takes place between October 5 and October 11 in 2025, and the American Library Association and the Banned Books...

The period between September 15 and October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Latinas and Latinos make up roughly 20% of our country’s population with more than 65 million people identifying as Hispanic or Latino. These individuals...

Abington Community Library is thrilled to host our very first “Local Author Fair” on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Stroll through tables featuring  20+ talented authors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and browse books in a variety...

How are you really doing? Sometimes help starts with a conversation and a willingness to listen. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month highlights the actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline highlights these five steps: Ask: Acknowledging and...

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Do you remember checking out a book “by yourself” for the first time at your library?  Attending a storytime or library program? Or picking out your first “big kid”/adult book? Everyone has a...

Do you need to register to vote? Are you not sure if you are registered? Do you want to check where your polling place is located? National Voter Registration Day is the country’s largest single-day voter registration drive and will...

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new creative opportunity for teens this fall! Abington Community Library is teaming up with Scranton Fringe to offer a Teen Playwright Workshop, a five-week course designed to ignite imagination, sharpen storytelling skills, and give young...

Starting the year strong can make a big difference, and the Lackawanna County Library System offers a variety of free online resources to help students of all ages get a great start. Explore some of our resources below and find...

National Dog Month is dedicated to our lovely canine companions across the world.  The nation began celebrating this holiday in 2020, thanks to Milk-Bone, who started this tradition. Dogs are the # 1 most common owned pet in the world....