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Have you always wondered what magazine advertisements from the 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's looked like?  Well the Reference Department at the Scranton Public Library has a great collection of historic periodicals available for patron use.  These periodicals have wonderful...

The following vendors have been confirmed for our 7th Annual Dorothy Boccella HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE at the Abington Community Library, November 14 and 15. They include: The Post Home and Body, Barry's Art Room, Caring Hands, Knits by Nana, Bumblefunck, Cindy's...

During the month of November, the Library will be collecting new pajamas for children ages 0 to 12 years of age to benefit Friends of the Poor. Thank you for your generosity!

Registration for the contest is in the North Pocono Public Library is for 2 categories: Grades k-3 and 4-6. Completed houses must be delivered to the library by December 23rd at 4PM. Please fill out an information card when you...

Quilt Designs From the Civil War Era   Quilts made by contemporary local sewers in patterns that would have been familiar to Americans in the 1860s will be displayed in the Scranton Cultural Center lobby before and after the American Masters...

Join us on  Monday, November 2 at 12 p.m. in the K. Bruce Sherbine Lounge at Penn State Worthington Scranton for a panel discussion entitled, Salinger in Man's Land. Like its famous protagonist, Salinger’s 1951 novel doesn't seem to fit into the usual categories. Please join us...

Support of the  Abington Community Library is vital to furthering our  mission of providing opportunities for patrons to read, learn, and connect with the information and people that make this Library special. Through your tax-deductible contribution, you make this possible....

The Kids Halloween Party at the North Pocono Public Library is on October 31st at 5PM. This party is for elementary ages up to age 11 and refreshments for kids will be available. Pre-Registration is required and your last chance...

Thank you to our friends and patrons who attended our Tasting By The Book fundraiser! The event was a huge success in support of the Abington Community Library.  Special thanks to: Dalida O’Malley & Carol Rubel, Co-Chairs; Angela Weinberg (Procurement Chair), Jim...

Highlights Magazine Surveys Children Lackawanna County Kids Featured in Video   Children think discipline helps them behave better and most of them also see their parents as easy going. That’s according to the 2015 State of the Kid survey conducted...