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Join Abington Community Library for our ongoing series “Aging in Place.” This session will feature Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home who will discuss end of life services, funeral accounts, and preparations that can be made to ease the burden on...

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The celebration provides a great opportunity to learn more about the diversity of the Hispanic population of the United States, which was estimated to be about 62...

Join Abington Community Library for a public showing of the documentary “The Right to Read” by Jenny Mackenzie and a discussion with a member of the Lackawanna County Literacy Committee to follow on Monday, September 25 at 6:00 PM. Register...

In partnership with the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, the Abington Community Library is excited to offer signing classes for parents, caregivers, and their young children. Beginner classes will start on Friday September 15 at 9:30...

Storytimes for preschool, toddlers, and babies will begin soon! Join us for Reading Adventures (ages 3-5) on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM; Terrific Tales (ages 2-3) on Wednesdays at 10:00 and 11:00 AM; and Music and Rhyme Wiggle...

Get in Your Element this September—sign up for a library card! From borrowing books, ebooks, and museum passes to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy....

During the month of September, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations to benefit Dress for Success Lackawanna. The mission of Dress for Success Lackawanna is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and...

A strong start to the year makes everything easier. The Lackawanna County Library System offers many free, online resources to help students of all ages to start the year off on the right foot. Check out some of our resources...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela and Briana about the back to school resources at the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library. We hope you enjoy! To view images related to this episode...