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Take a walk and help your brain. | Abington Community Library

Having trouble remembering everything on your to-do list? A New York Times recently published article by Gretchen Reynolds explains how even a 10-minute stroll can be good for the brain. The article details a study showing that people who exercised...

Happy Thanksgiving! | Lackawanna County Library System

From the Lackawanna County Library System This year, as every year, we are thankful for the 60,000+ residents of Lackawanna County who have library cards and make Lackawanna County Libraries among the busiest places in our communities. We wish you...

Mary Belin Rhodes Named William W. Scranton Library Laureate | Lackawanna County Library System

Third Person to Receive Award Mary Belin Rhodes, of Waverly, a community leader and dedicated supporter of the American Masters Lecture, has been named the William W. Scranton Library Laureate by the Lackawanna County Library System. “Mrs. Rhodes is being...

Adjusted hours for Scranton Libraries | Albright Memorial Library

Library Express will be opening at 12 noon today, Friday, November 16th The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library,  and Nancy Kay Holmes will be CLOSED.

Taylor Community Library Closing | Kids

Taylor Community Library will be closing at 3:00 p.m. 11/15/18 due to inclement weather conditions.

Early Closing January 16 | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library is closing at 6:30 PM today, Thursday, January 16.

Weather Forecast Causes Lecture Cancellation | Lackawanna County Library System

Colson Whitehead Lecture To Be Rescheduled The American Masters Lecture featuring Colson Whitehead scheduled for this evening at 7 p.m. has been cancelled due to winter weather predicted for today and tonight. "The lecture will be rescheduled for a later date,"...

Chili Cook Off | North Pocono Public Library

It's "Chili" Out there! Join us for the first annual Chili Cook Off! The Friend of the NPPL Present a Chili Cook Off on Saturday, November 17th from 12 noon to 2 pm in the Community Room of the North...

Second Sunday with Friends: Birds of Prey | Children's Library

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library are sponsoring this extremely popular family program. Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center will be showing several of his beautiful birds of prey. Learn about adaptations, the food chain, habits and bird characteristics. A great opportunity...

Bookmobile Closed for November 22 for Thanksgiving | Bookmobile

The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will be closed  Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 2018 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will resume regular schedule on Monday, November 26 2018 at 8:00 am Click...