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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Lackawanna County Library System

For almost 40 years, the United States has recognized the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that every day over 700 women are diagnosed with […]

October Community Collection | Lackawanna County Library System

This October, the Lackawanna County Library System is accepting donations of new and gently used children’s books to Operation Santa. Books may be dropped off at any one of our […]

Cozy Up with a Good Scare this October! | Lackawanna County Library System

 The leaves are falling, temperatures are cooling, and the ghouls and goblins are coming out to play! Get ready for tricks, treats, and everything spooky this October with the Library! […]

Book Discussion: Firekeeper’s Daughter | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. We discuss book club kits available here at the Albright Memorial Library, the […]

Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 2 [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Kate continue to guess classic books based on their one star reviews. We also share our own personal thoughts in […]

Judy Kiehart Book Signing | Carbondale Public Library

Jermyn native, Judy Kiehart will be at the Carbondale Public Library for a book signing event Sunday, October 8th from 1pm to 3pm. A question and answer period will follow […]

Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 1 [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela and Briana about the back to school resources at the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library. We […]

Aging in Place- Young’s Funeral Home | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library for our ongoing series “Aging in Place.” This session will feature Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home who will discuss end of life services, funeral accounts, and […]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The celebration provides a great opportunity to learn more about the diversity of the Hispanic population of […]

Right to Read: The Greatest Civil Rights Issue of Our Time | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library for a public showing of the documentary “The Right to Read” by Jenny Mackenzie and a discussion with a member of the Lackawanna County Literacy Committee […]