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We have just learned that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has instructed public libraries to remain closed from Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 29, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known...

Dear Patrons of Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale Public Library (CPL) is making every effort to provide a safe space for our staff and patrons. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending social distancing (keeping six feet...

The Abington Community Library is taking precautionary measures and keeping with CDC and Governor Wolf’s recommendations (social distancing, limiting gatherings, etc), by cancelling all programs and meetings from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20. The Library is currently operating...

The Carbondale Public Library is looking for old yearbooks to expand its Local History Collection. If you have yearbooks from any of the schools in the Greater Carbondale Area, please consider donating them to the library.  If desired, the library...

Many are concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The libraries of the Lackawanna County Library System are encouraging members of the community to stay up to date on the latest information. Please visit the following sites for reliable information on the...

There is a part-time Senior Library Clerk position available in the Reference Department at the Albright Memorial Library. The candidate must function well in a busy environment and enjoy working with the public.  Candidate must be computer literate, Internet-savvy, and...

Last Friday, March 6, was the National Day of Unplugging. Sound like a good idea? Why not give unplugging a try! Put down your phone or other device for a day and see what else you might notice or have...

We need your help in scheduling days/times for our Children & Teen programs. Please take one or both of the following surveys to help guide us. Unfortunately we can't schedule programs when it's best for everyone, but we'll do our...

Scranton Public Library will be presenting two free screenings of the Oscar-nominated film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood on Wednesday, March 11th at 2 PM and 6:30 PM.  The screenings will be held in the Henkelman Room, located on...

Valley Community Library has restarted its email newsletter! Please click below to sign up for this monthly email to see highlights of programs and services at the Library each month. Click here to sign up!