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February Library Collection “PAWsitively for the Animals,” is a new volunteer organization based in Scranton that is dedicated to pet rescue, adoption and low cost spay and neuter services and it needs your help. During the month of February, Lackawanna...

[caption id="attachment_16547" align="alignleft" width="131"] Newspaper clipping from the Times Tribune in August of 1953[/caption] Celebrate and remember Black History Month with the Reference department’s collection of African American people and events. [caption id="attachment_16553" align="alignright" width="300"] Newspaper clipping from the Times...

Join the Friends of the Scranton Public Library on an unforgettable bus trip to Ithaca, New York on Saturday, April 30th! The fun filled trip will include: Tour of the Cornell University Campus Shopping in the Downtown Ithaca Commons See 4000...

Become a Friend Today! Sign up or renew your membership during the month of February and be automatically entered for a chance to win $100. Join the Friends of the Scranton Public Library in their effort to ensure the future...

The Abington Community Library is now on Instagram! Search for our name and follow our account for pictures of daily happenings, special events, our favorite books, and more. Let us know what YOU want to see. We are just starting...

Learn a new skill this winter with these fun and informative Maker Monday sessions. LEAN Life Monday, February 1st at 7 pm in the Community Room- Sign Up Please join Victoria Pevarnik, a Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach and owner...

The Reference Department here at the Albright Memorial Library is bustling with people from all around.  It is exciting to see the wide diversity that comes walking through our doors. Have you ever heard someone speak another language and want...

The Abington Community Library has received materials from The Office of Commonwealth Libraries to implement a series of Block Parties for preschoolers. Block Parties offer opportunities for children to express themselves creatively, interact with new friends, and practice basic spatial skills....

Bollywood is a term that refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in the Indian city of Mumbai, which used to be called Bombay. Bombay + Hollywood = Bollywood. The term is believed to have been coined by a journalist...

The following have contributed to our Annual Fund Drive. Ongoing support helps this Library maintain its excellence. Thank you for your support! Numerous Anonymous Donations Rhonda Fallk Calvey/Jennings Funeral Home Thomas & Ann Hamorsky Sue & John Christensen Kathie Hoffer...