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Celebrate National Library Week | Lackawanna County Library System

April 8 to April 16 “When I think about what it should mean to be an American, I think of my librarian, Mrs. Crowell, a woman who couldn't speak a word of Spanish, yet took this kid who couldn't speak...

April Maker Monday Sessions | Albright Memorial Library

Discover your artistic side this April at the Albright Memorial Library's Maker Monday Sessions.  Maker Monday is a series of workshops and lectures by local business people, artists, craftspeople and those who wish to share their knowledge. Scranton Rocks! Monday,...

Find Your Bliss on a Bike! BikeScranton Opens for the 2018 Season at First Friday | Lackawanna County Library System

BikeScranton will kick off its fourth season of free bike rentals by sharing bicycles on Courthouse Square at First Friday in downtown Scranton this week. The BikeScranton kickoff will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Now in its fourth...

Have Fun with Poetry for Kids: A Help Yourself Activity Station | Carbondale Public Library

In honor of National Poetry Month in April the Carbondale Public Library will have several Help Yourself Activities for kids inspired by Shel Silvertstein's poetry books. Make a Word Lib ♦ Group Make a Word Lib: Children can fill out...

Spring Is Book Sale Time | Lackawanna County Library System

Great Selection & Bargains Galore Refill your reading pile with bargain books from library book sales at Lackawanna County Libraries. You will find large selections of fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s books at great prices. And your purchases help...

Dress For Success Seeks Accessories | Lackawanna County Library System

April Library Collection You can give a job hunting woman some tools for success at the Library this month by donating purses, scarves and jewelry in new or gently-used condition. The April collection aids those served by Dress for Success...

Celebrate “What Are You Reading Now?” | Abington Community Library

Have you often wondered what others around you are reading? Now is your chance to share your thoughts about books you love with other book lovers!“What Are You Reading Now” offers readers the chance to meet like-minded readers for an...

Heart Disease: What You Need to Know | Carbondale Public Library

A heart healthy program. How you live your life can determine how healthily you will live your life. Learn the things you can do to make your hearth healthy and improve your quality of life. Presented by Dr. Nayanjyoti Kaushik...

Books on My Library Card At the Moment | Abington Community Library

Here’s a sneak peek at the books I’m reading at the moment and what I have on hold! Items Checked Out Happiness Is A Choice You Make: Lessons From A Year Among the Oldest Old by John Leland. I heard...

On Being Disappointed By A Book | Abington Community Library

Recently, I was disappointed by a book by one of my favorite authors. It felt like a betrayal as I read it and especially once I was finished. For me, reading an author is like having a relationship. Each chapter...