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With the New Year in full swing, look to the Library to keep to keep on track with your plans and achieving your goals. Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to save money, get healthier, or dedicate more time to...

January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday first observed in 1971 and made a federal holiday in 1986. Celebrated on the third Monday of January, the observance honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...

This month, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations for the NEPA Youth Shelter. This organization provides emergency shelter and related services for young adults ages 14 through graduation in Northeast Pennsylvania, including essentials such as food, clothing,...

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...

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...