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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month | Lackawanna County Library System

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, deadly brain disease for which there is no cure, and is not a normal part of healthy aging. Researchers are still working to discover the root cause of the disease, but it’s widely believed to...

Native American Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

As early as 1916, when New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” efforts have been underway to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial commemoration,...

Cookbook Club | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 P.M. for our October “Cookbook Club.” Attendees can sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from this month’s featured cookbooks. Librarians will help you sign up...

Important Updates Coming to Libby & Kanopy | Lackawanna County Library System

Beginning Monday, November 2, Libby will require your PIN in addition to your library card number. This change will apply when you log into the Libby app using a smart device or when you visit libbyapp.com on a web browser....

Death Café | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 P.M for coffee, cake, and conversation at our Death Café, a welcoming space to explore thoughts on death, dying, and what it means to live amongst it. Whether you’d like...

Star Wars: The Experience Bus Trip | Valley Community Library

The Valley Community Library will be having a bus trip coming up on March 5, 2027, to see Star Wars: The Experience at The Franklin Institute Philadelphia. Star Wars™: The Experience is an officially licensed Star Wars™ exhibition, making its...

October is Family History Month | Lackawanna County Library System

As we celebrate Family History Month in October, your Library is here to help you know and honor your ancestors. It is estimated that over 80 million people in the United States research their family history for a variety of...

Register to Vote for the 2026 General Election | Lackawanna County Library System

Have you made a plan to vote in the 2026 General Election? In Pennsylvania, the deadline to register to vote in the November 3 election is Monday, October 19. Voting is an important civic duty that gives us the opportunity...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

For nearly 60 years, the United States has celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15. This national observance recognizes the significant roles Latina and Latina artists, business owners, activists, public servants, and citizens have had in strengthening...

Enjoy a Helping of Noodles & Doodles at the Library! | Lackawanna County Library System

This fall, teens can join their Library for a fun program full of snacks, creativity, fun, and good company: Noodles & Doodles! Each Library will have its own theme, ranging from ramen to mac and cheese, and teens ages 12...