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Sneak Peek at Battle of the Books 2023 | Lackawanna County Library System

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 when you can sign up to participate. This year the final Battles will take place […]

BookFLIX Helps Kids Read | Lackawanna County Library System

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 approved and it’s available free on our website. BookFLIX uses colorful animation, audio stories and […]

March is Women’s History Month | Lackawanna County Library System

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 about, women. Here are some books from our catalog that you might find illuminating. Click […]

March Community Collection | Lackawanna County Library System

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 off your donations at any Lackawanna County Library.

History of Romance Novels [Tales from the Albright] | Lackawanna County Library System

On this episode, Jenny and Alyssa discuss a brief overview of romance novels throughout the years. The discussion includes our own experiences reading romance novels, the social impact of novels, and how they are becoming increasingly popular due to Tiktok. We hope you enjoy! To search the sources used as research for this episode please […]

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library and the Alzheimer’s Association as we delve into the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. on March 29th from 6 to 7 PM. Registration encouraged. Register at https://action.alz.org/mtg/90535596.  

Burke’s Maple Farm Tour | Abington Community Library

Join the Abington Community Library for a special tour of Burke’s Maple Farm. Attendees will walk the sugar bush, see taps in the trees, and be shown how their golden syrup is made. Registration required. Register at https://lclshome.org/events/burkes-maple-farm-tour/  

Programs at the Children’s Library [Tales from the Albright] | Lackawanna County Library System

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Angela discuss the upcoming events at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. These include story times, crafts, science experiments, and a special birthday party for Cal, the library’s mascot. We hope you enjoy and join us for the programs mentioned in the episode! To view images […]

Ryan the BugMan, “I’ve got Bugs!” | Children's Library

Friends of the Scranton Public Library proudly Present: Ryan the BugMan, “I’ve got Bugs!” What better way to spend the day before the Super Bowl than with a rosy tarantula, hissing cockroach, and other live insects! Join us as Ryan the BugMan shows us all of the bugs and insects he has collected over the […]

The Thursday Murder Club [Tales from the Albright] | Lackawanna County Library System

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. As they progress though the discussion questions found at the end of the book, they talk about similarities to Sherlock Holmes, opinions on British culture, and have a lively discussion about cake. We hope you enjoy! […]