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Join the Big Library Read and Connect with Readers around the World | Lackawanna County Library System

The next Big Library Read kicks off on May 9! The Big Library Read is a global, online book club that is free for you to join with your Lackawanna County Library System library card. This reading program connects individuals...

May Community Collection: Saint Joseph’s Baby Pantry | Lackawanna County Library System

Throughout the month of May, the Lackawanna County Library System will be collecting donations for Saint Joseph's Baby Pantry, an organization that serves over 3500 families in the local area. Please bring your donations of gently used or new clothes,...

150th Anniversary Dinner – Carbondale Public Library | Carbondale Public Library

Carbondale Public Library's 150th Anniversary Dinner Friday, May 10th, 5:30-9:30pm This year, the Carbondale Public Library will be turning 150 years old!  On May 9th, 1874, the "Young Men's Library Association" opened to the public in a single room in the offices...

Book Discussion: The Secret Service of Tea and Treason [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton. They discuss the book, what they thought the ending should have been, and similar titles. At the end...

Earth Day Activities | Abington Community Library

The Abington Community Library has a variety of upcoming programs celebrating Earth Day. EARTH DAY SEED & PLANT GIVEAWAY Friday, April 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. While Supplies Last All Ages Stop by the Library to receive vegetable and...

Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month | Lackawanna County Library System

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As we celebrate this month, it’s important to recognize the diverse experiences and perspectives within the autism community and to foster...

Water-logged: Let’s Talk About Stormwater | Abington Community Library

Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 P.M. for a discussion with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Master Watershed Steward and the Lackawanna County Conservation District on reducing the impacts of stormwater to the home and environment....

Lincoln’s Unknown Secretary and Other Pennsylvanians in His Civil War Inner Circle | Abington Community Library

Abington Community Library and The Scranton Civil War Roundtable present Presidential Historian Dr. Larry Cook as he discusses personally discovered and previously unknown history surrounding a rare Abraham Lincoln signed document currently in Cook’s private collection. Hear about newly discovered...

Romance Novel Covers [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jenny discuss the history and development of romance novel covers from the early 1900s through today. We discuss our favorite book cover tropes and the illustrative covers of today. We...

Friends Book Sale | Abington Community Library

The Friends of the Abington Community Library will have their spring book sale on Saturday April 20 at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church (corner of Grove Street and Morgan Highway) from 8:30-2. 1000s of adult and children's books, DVDs,...