Do you ever wonder why Scranton is called "The Electric City"? On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the famous nickname, electric trolleys, and electricity in the city of Scranton. They discover surprising connections...

Looking for that unique gift? Not interested in hosting a party? Join us at The Abington Community Library on Saturday, March 26th anytime between 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of shopping for your favorite at home party...

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss Joseph Albright. Albright and his family lived on the property where the Albright Memorial Library now stands. It is an interesting look into the early days of...

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Emily discuss librarian fashion during the 1890s. They discuss how clothing reflected the emerging modern active woman around the turn of the century. We hope you enjoy! To listen...

The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den will bring along some of their sharp-toothed residents! Meet live apex reptiles, and discover how these large reptiles hunt and capture prey in the wild! Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM Recommended...

During the month of March, the Lackawanna County Library System is pleased to present a special Women's History Month challenge for all ages. To participate, log-in to your account at www.lclshome.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack app. Then, register for the...

For the month of March, libraries in Lackawanna County are promoting community donations to PAWSitively For The Animals (PFTA). The following items are needed: Cat & Dog Food (Both wet and dry), Kitten & Puppy Food (Both wet and dry),...

Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. The Little Builders will use a variety of age appropriate block and manipulatives to design, create, and build. And knock down! Parent participation highly encouraged!  Tuesday, ...

Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People, a book by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald, is the topic of two free virtual FOCUS discussions during Black History Month. The discussions will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 22 at noon,...

This month, libraries in Lackawanna County are promoting community donations of administrative items, plastic forks, clothing, backpacks, duffel bags, and small adult-sized tents for the Keystone Mission. Please drop items off at any Lackawanna County Library System library.