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Libraries in Lackawanna County are focusing on the Civil War through the month of October, gearing up for a special event. Get your tickets at any Lackawanna County library today to see James McPherson at the Scranton Cultural Center on Thursday,...

Please join us as The Carbondale Public Library Between the Covers Book Club presents Lunch and Learn featuring Kathleen Purcell Munley and Attorny Paul Mazzoni, authors of "The Freach and Keen Murders." Lunch and Learn Details When: Wednesday, October 21st,...

Albright Memorial Library continues its William Castle Film Series on Wednesday, October 14th at 7 PM with a screening of Castle's 1964 horror classic Strait-Jacket, starring Joan Crawford. As a bonus, Strait-Jacket will be preceded with the 1969 short Winter of the...

Enjoy the last flowers of Autumn with Mary Jasch, well-known area photographer and author, in her photography exhibit: Gardens, Tame and Wild during the month of October at the Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. Ms. Jasch’s images of gardens capture the...

Visit the library, You Should! There is much to do at the Carbondale Public Library in October. For Kids and Adults! FOR ADULTS Lunch and Learn @ Amber's Restaurant Presented by the Between the Covers Book Club Wednesday, October 21st...

Make your own handcrafted polymer clay pendant with Ricki. You can design your own shape and embellish it with a variety of cabochons, stones, or other objects.  This event will take place on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30PM - 8:00PM in...

Albright Memorial Library continues its William Castle Film Series on Thursday, October 8th at 7 PM with a screening of Castle's 1961 horror classic Homicidal. As a bonus, Homicidal will be preceded with the 1978 animated short Witch's Night Out, featuring the...

What is an Endowment Fund and why does the Library need one? The Abington Community Library Endowment Fund principal is held in perpetuity, and the income that comes from investments is used for the Library’s needs each year. This additional...

Thousands of Kids Participated   Lackawanna County libraries had more than 3,600 children join and participate in Summer Reading Programs in 2015, and attendance at performances and exhibits for children at the libraries and at local attractions through the library...

As libraries, we understand our role in ensuring that citizens have the knowledge and skills to fully participate and contribute to their communities, and this begins with their ability to vote.  Identified by Pa Forward, voting as a part of...