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On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Mary Garm, who is the director of the Lackawanna County Library System. Topics discussed include Mary's career in libraries, involvement with the Pennsylvania Library Association, work as chair of the...

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate...

Set a course to the Library for reading, activities, and events during our Winter Challenge! The Lackawanna County Library System will present an all-ages Winter Challenge beginning on January 16, 2024 and ending on February 24, 2024. Patrons are invited...

Dr. Larry Cook will discuss the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter as well as his personal friendship with the former First Lady and her husband President Jimmy Carter. Along with the presentation, there will be a display of Rosalynn...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana continue their discussion of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. They discuss television shows and major news events as portrayed in the book. We hope you enjoy! To view images...

In honor of the new movie, WONKA, join Abington Community Library on Thursday, December 14 at 4 PM for a fun program where we will have chocolate slime and other fun Willy Wonka inspired STEM activities! Please register at https://lclshome.org/events/wonka/

Stop by Abington Community Library throughout December and January to view the works of Terry Proctor, Phyllis Rennie, Joanne Benson, Maryann Williams and Charlotte Dickinson, featuring farms of Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties, in the "Celebrating Locals Farms and Barns" exhibit....

During the month of December, libraries will be collecting mittens, hats, and gloves in all sizes which will benefit St. Joseph’s Center. Rooted in the core values of care, concern, compassion and commitment, Saint Joseph’s humbly serves people who are diagnosed...

Learn a Foreign Language Month encourages everyone to learn a new language since language learning has a variety of great benefits. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, language learning supports academic achievement, improved reading abilities, linguistic awareness,...

‘Tis the season to get wrapped up in a new book.  Whether escaping the cold or taking a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, we have a great selection of new books available at your library.  Here are a...