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You should never judge a book by it’s cover, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be well designed! This year Scranton Reads has selected The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, an often banned book in many community around...

PA author, David Hess will be signing copies of his book, "Ambush," on Saturday September 19th at 2PM at the Carbondale Public Library.  Books will be available for purchase. David Hess, a retired Drug Enforcement Administration Supervisory Special Agent Officer, uses...

Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for "Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller.'"  Sign up to become a Zombie dancer and participate...

        This October, just in time for Halloween, Albright Memorial Library will be presenting a weekly film series celebrating the classic horror films of the legendary ultimate showman, William Castle.  All films will be shown in the Community...

Block Play program returns to The Carbondale Public Library.  Children and their families will build, talk, explore, and create together!            Not only is building with blocks fun it also develops many learning skills. Some examples include:...

    Celebrate Patriot Day with us as we welcome local author, John Hudanish to Library Express! Mr. Hudanish is an author, photographer, and Vietnam Vet. He will be at Library Express from 11AM-2PM on Friday, September 11th AND Saturday,...

Have you ever wondered where to find the best medical information or wondered about a prescription or over the counter drug you are taking?  The Reference Department at the Scranton Public Library would like to make your life a little...

Have you picked up your yellow Frequent Reader Card yet? The Abington Community Library launched a brand-new Frequent Reader program this month since September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Be sure your library card is current and encourage your friends and family to...

10 Years of Outstanding Speakers Join the Library Lecture Society   Since 2005, the Lackawanna County Library System has brought outstanding writers, statesmen, athletes and artists to Lackawanna County. Author, journalist and film maker Sebastian Junger, author, actress, social critic...

Lackawanna County Children's Library is a 2015 Fringe Festival Venue. The Children's Library will be hosting FREE performances at the library during the festival, to ensure that the youth of this region can enjoy music, theatre and other live performances - Scranton Fringe...