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....

Starting Kindergarten is so much fun, but sometimes we can be a little anxious before getting into the routine of school. Check out some great selections from our catalog to help ease the transition into Kindergarten for our youngest Library...

Help support monarch butterfly population growth! Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, August 13 at 6:00 P.M. and discover how to find monarch eggs, raise caterpillars, and create a successful habitat right at home. You'll also learn how to safely...

Help celebrate the Calligraphers Guild of Northeastern PA’s 45th Anniversary with a special drop-in event at Abington Community Library on Thursday, August 14 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. A calligraphy expert will be onsite demonstrating techniques and inviting attendees...

Click your tongs together twice for luck, it’s National Grilling Month! Summer is the best time for outdoor cooking so it’s not surprising that July is the chosen month to eat delicious foods made on the grill. If you can...

During SummerQuest, the Lackawanna County Library System is celebrating it’s communities with a variety of county-wide programs for youths. If you cannot make it to an event at your local library, check out another close by. You may discover even...

Electric City Love Con is the ultimate romance signing event, bringing together nearly 200 incredible authors for an unforgettable weekend filled with books, love, and excitement. Held in Downtown Scranton at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, this event is perfect...