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The Lackawanna County Library System is seeking submissions in response to a Request for Proposal for a Website Redesign and Public Relations. Please see attachment for details and submit your response by Friday, June 26, 2026. LCLS Website and PR...

The Lackawanna County Library System will host its annual all-ages SummerQuest summer reading challenge beginning on June 22 and running through Aug. 7. This year’s challenge theme, “Unearth a Story,” encourages patrons to dig into a good book, uncover hidden...

The internet has become a lifeline for most people and businesses. While the internet offers opportunities, it also poses significant risks that require vigilance and education. Internet safety month is a reminder for everyone to make secure passwords, update software, monitor access...

The Lackawanna County Library System is now offering access to a new digital newspaper collection from NewsBank. America’s News is a fully searchable collection providing online access newspapers online including The Times-Tribune (2005 – present). It is updated daily. America’s...

Join Abington Community Library for our fifth annual Flower Blossom Release into Leggett's Creek at South Abington Township Park in remembrance of lost loved ones on Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 P.M. We will also be writing notes to our...

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County at Abington Community Library for a class on “The Power of Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden” on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 P.M. We will learn how to design...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month)– a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders that recognizes their historical and cultural contributions in the United States.  Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have contributed significantly to many facets of American culture and society, including...

Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

Studies show that children who can clap to a beat learn to read more easily than peers who can't. Rhythm wires the brain for timing, focus, and speech. Music doesn't just sound good; it also builds your child's literacy. So...

Do you love the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis? Want to learn more about events that defined our country and adventure through American history? This book club is for you! Join the Lackawanna County Library System for a special...