Words of Advice from Neil Gaiman “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your...

The library is considering starting an online book club for the new year and we want your feedback. The online book club would meet once a month and, rather than picking a specific book to discuss, we will choose a...

Merry Christmas! Everyone at the Lackawanna County Library System wishes you and your family the happiest of holidays. Though the ongoing pandemic is keeping many of us apart from loved ones this year, may we think of that sacrifice as...

For Gift Giving or Personal Enjoyment For a reader, among the best things about December are the “best books of the year” lists from people who know their stuff. Here are some of our favorites: Goodreads has just one mission:...

Regular Hours Will Be Observed Starting today, the Albright Memorial Library, the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Taylor Community Library will offer curbside and remote services only. The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will...

Library Express Bookstore will remain open with increased safety procedures and limited occupancy December 14, 2020 through January 2, 2021. Occupancy is limited to 10 customers at a time. All customers are required to wear a face mask inside Library...

Festival of Lights  /  Thursday, December 10 to Friday, December 18   For Jewish members of our community Hanukkah begins tomorrow with the lighting of the first of eight candles commemorating the rededicating of the Temple of Jerusalem following the rebellion...

Order Online, Pickup Outside With coronavirus cases on the increase and states across the country tightening restrictions on indoor activities, several Lackawanna County libraries have announced limits in their services. After being closed all last week, the Carbondale Public Library...

Download Books, Stream Movies As COVID-19 continues to plague the land and many people still isolate to avoid illness, the Lackawanna County Library System offers services that can be enjoyed without leaving home. If you are spending more time at...

Data Axle, formerly known as ReferenceUSA, has reported intermittent connection issues for users using the Google Chrome browser.  While technicians at Data Axle work on the issue, they recommend using any of the other internet browsers, for example, Firefox, Microsoft...