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The Scranton Public Library has students covered for going back to school. From tutoring to homework assistance, there are a variety of tools to help students make the grade this year. Check out the list below. Tutor.com Tutor.com provides free...

The North Pocono Public Library had a fantastic showing by winning all grade levels: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12. Congratulations to the winning teams! All participants deserve a round of applause. Competition was tough, and many rounds were...

It’s Fast & Easy   Did you know that you can renew books, audiobooks and compact discs for up to four additional two-week periods. That means that material can now be kept for up to 10 weeks! (Renewal is subject to items not...

Do You Know Someone Who Doesn’t Have One?   Snoopy, the world-famous beagle has been known as The Flying Ace, The Masked Marvel, Man’s Best Friend, and the Literary Ace, among other personas. ;.  In September, he’s especially proud to...

Recently we bid a fond farewell to the Abington SUBURBAN editor and Friend, Stephanie Longo. We all wish Stephanie well in her new position, responsible for managing the internal and external marketing activities for the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce...

      The Bookmobile will be at the University of Scranton's Back to School Bonanza on Sunday, August 23rd, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Courthouse Square! Come say hi and get excited for the new school year...

Everyone knows that writing a résumé can be stressful, but the library has free tools to make updating or creating a résumé easy.  Create a free account with Job and Career Accelerator to write résumés with their helpful résumé builder.  It will provide...

        Finish your summer story! If you haven't had the chance to bring in your completed Summer Reading Log, there's still time! Our Children's Summer Store will be open through Friday August 28. Regardless of how much...

The Scranton Fire Department came to visit The Lackawanna County Children's Library tonight! They taught us all about fire safety and gave the children fire hats and coloring books. Children were allowed on the fire truck and even held the fire hose!...

Library Should Be Notified of Changes   Moving? Notify the Post Office, tell the DMV, alert the relatives, but don’t forget the Library. Whenever cyou hange your home address, email address or get a new telephone number, please let us...