GENEALOGY
Explore a vast collection of books, resources and tools available for downloading to your computer, tablet or mobile device. Search here to download an eBook, improve your financial literacy, search your family tree, get homework help, read an eZine – and so much more.
Sites listed are for the exclusive use of library patrons. Enter your Library ID number when prompted. (Located on the back of your library card.)
Sites marked with an asterisk* are provided as part of the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library. This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, Governor.
ANCESTRY LIBRARY
Genealogy
In Library use only.
Search your family history with a large variety of data bases including U.S. Census records, court, land and probate documents, military records, church rolls, city directories and steamship passenger lists.
BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE IN THE UNITED STATES*
The Black Freedom Struggle resource is provided at no cost to the POWER Library by ProQuest. It features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. By centering on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it is hoped that this collection imbues the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter.
FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
Genealogy
*Please note that Family Search requires you to create a free account to look at the records.
Record of deaths, 1878-1905, in the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania
Delayed births, 1780-1905, for Scranton, Pennsylvania
Birth records, 1878-1905, of the city of Scranton
MYHERITAGE*
Genealogy
This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
POWER LIBRARY*
Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library brings together in one place access to the collections and resources of libraries across the state. The subjects covered include, but are not limited to: Biography, Business, Children’s Resources, Education, Find a Book, General Reference, Health and Science, Literature, and Newspapers and Magazines.
THE LACKAWANNA VALLEY DIGITAL ARCHIVES
The LVDA is a collection of Lackawanna Valley related books, photos, videos, paintings and other artifacts.
- MEMBER LIBRARIES
- Abington Community Library
- Lackawanna County Children’s Library
- Taylor Community Library
- Albright Memorial Library
- Library Express
- Valley Community Library
- Carbondale Public Library
- Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
- Lackawanna County Bookmobile
- Dalton Community Library
- North Pocono Public Library
