Start Your New Year’s Resolution at the Library
Whether you are looking to read more, learn a new hobby or skill, or live a more healthful year, let the library be your first stop. Enjoy free access to online learning resources like HelpNow, which offers live virtual tutors...
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Winter Challenge for All Ages Returns January 17
Get Your Eyes on a Great Book! Have the whole family join the fun with Winter Challenge, hosted by Lackawanna County Libraries! Win virtual badges for reading books and participating in online and in-person events at the library. Plus, be...
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January Community Collection
Help our area's teens this winter. Lackawanna County Libraries will be collecting new art supplies, winter gloves, and cozy socks for teens ages 13 to 18 at the NEPA Youth Shelter in Scranton. Art supplies can include glue sticks, colored...
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Ancestry Library- Home Access to end December 29, 2021
Ancestry Library Edition, the genealogy resource from Proquest, will no longer be available for home use after December 29, 2021. Home use permission was originally granted as a response to COVID-19 restrictions on visits to public buildings, including libraries. Genealogy...
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Year in Review Pt. 2 (Tales from the Albright)
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Scott Thomas about the past year of the Scranton Public Library. They also discuss the future of the library and projects for the new year. Alyssa ends the episode...
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Year in Review, Part 1 (Tales from the Albright)
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Tina and Jess about the last year in their respective roles. They discuss new circulating collections, programs, outreach efforts, and the library's mini-golf fundraiser for 2022. To listen to...
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Favorite Books of the Year (Tales from the Albright)
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess and Michele discuss books that the Scranton Public Library staff have read in 2021. Genres discussed include sci-fi, historical fiction, romance, and non-fiction. We hope you enjoy! To listen to...
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Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
Feel great during the holidays with these healthy cookbooks, available through the Lackawanna County Library System: Gluten Free Holiday Cookies by Alice Medrich Happy Cooking by Giada DeLaurentiis The Healthy Jewish Kitchen by Paula Shoyer Holiday Cooking Around the World...
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Winter Challenge 2022
Coming in January, a challenge for all ages! The online platform Beanstack is the place to earn virtual badges for reading and other activities. Available through all Lackawanna County Library System libraries. Keep your EYES open!
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Watch Holiday Movies on Kanopy
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform that delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films, available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet. This holiday season, rediscover old classics and find your newest seasonal flick. Click...
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