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Today libraries across the country begin to celebrate National Library Week 2020.  The celebration, created by the American Library Association in 1958, highlights the significant roles libraries play in our lives and communities.  This year’s theme is “Find Your Place...

Take a day trip to Philadelphia without leaving home. There is so much history to see in Philadelphia below is just a snippet. Visit a variety of locations in this Historic Philadelphia Virtual Tour by the Independence Hall Association. Another...

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 16th at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org  

The Taylor Community Library Board of Directors holds a monthly meeting. The April meeting will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.    Due to our current closure, this meeting will be held virtually.  If anyone is...

Trying to keep up a steady work schedule while surrounded by the distractions of home-life can be a struggle.  If you need help staying motivated and keeping deadlines while working from home, here are a few tips that might help....

Starting today, the Scranton Public Library will have a staff member on call to help answer your questions from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Just call our main line (570) 348-3000 and we will answer your questions....

Explore our beautiful National Parks from home. Take a narrated tour with Google Arts & Culture of 5 National Parks around the United States. Kenai Fjords, Alaska Hawai'i Volcanoes, Hawaii Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico Bryce Canyon, Utah Dry Tortugas, Florida...

New Movie Collection Goes Live Just in time to serve movie lovers who are locked out of theaters by covid 19, the Lackawanna County Library System announces Kanopy, a movie streaming service that’s free with a Library Card. Providing what it calls...

As we all continue to navigate these uncertain times, we hope you will continue to support our small local businesses. Many of these businesses have donated to the Library in the past, whether for Tasting By the Book, Dorothy Boccella...

While our doors may be physically closed, we are excited to connect with you online. Several libraries in our system are offering virtual programming on their social media platforms. Connect with your favorite library staff here! Abington Community Library //...