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Save the Date: Abington Community Library will host our 3rd Annual Tasting By the Book on Saturday, October 21, 7 PM. Our theme is All Around the Table with proceeds benefitting intergenerational and youth programming. Currently we're looking for a...

We had a packed house at the Carbondale Public Library with over 100 kids and adults who enjoyed a  show with Ray Grins. He showed us juggling tricks from around the world, balancing tricks, and a unicycle for the finale....

Celebrate with us: the Abington Community Library has become the first library in Lackawanna County to become a PA Forward Gold Star Library! Be on the lookout for more information about what this means and how it matters to you....

Did you know that you can use ReferenceUSA for free with your library card? It's your way to get access to a directory of more 12 million businesses and consumer data.  ReferenceUSA has a few upcoming webinars that you can...

Join us tonight, Wednesday, July 5th at 6 PM to explore a real fire engine. The Scranton Fire Department will share some of their amazing stories, teach kids how to stay safe, and shoot the fire hose! Lackawanna County Children's...

All children who sign up for Summer Reading Club receive a special bookmark from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders. When you read 5 books from the Library, get a free ticket to the game on Library Day, August 16. You will need...

Join the Bookmobile this summer for Art in the Park! These fun family events celebrate art, music and much more! The fun begins: Tuesday, July 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Merli-Sarnoski Park Tuesday, July 18th from 10:00...

Come join the Bookmobile at the Covington Township Park on Saturday, July 22nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for Family Fun Day. Stop in the Bookmobile and browse our selection of books, movies and much more! Plus register for...

Come join the Bookmobile at Merli-Sarnoski Park on Saturday, July 15th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for Family Fun Day!  Stop by the Bookmobile and browse our selection of books, movies, and much more!  Plus register for a Lackawanna...

Starting July 10th, the Carbondale Public Library will be hosting a Mahjong Club.  Open to beginners and experienced players, anyone intersted in the game has a chance to play Mahjong at the library. This extremely popular game originated in China and...