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The votes are in!  The readers of Lackawanna County have decided their favorite books of 2014! Here are the top five favorite books:  Life after Russian Roulette: Game Over. Based on a True Story by Michael B. Kaminski Description: "This...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="427"] Columbia University Libraries[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="459"] The Cathedral of St. John the Divine[/caption]   The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will be hosting a New York City Bus Trip on April 25, 2015.  The...

  Where discussion and CREATIVITY come together! And YOU keep the books. For Grades 7 - 12. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every...

The Library has been a resource for many different types of crafters. One of our most enduring crafts has been knitting. People still want to learn, share what they’ve learned, and share what they’ve made with others less fortunate. The CARING...

    During our most recent Maker Monday at the Albright Memorial Library, we learned about digital art.  Chris Hughes is a digital artist who sells his pop culture pastiche tributes online as Peter Parker PA, peterparkerpa.com,  We learned about...

It's chilly outside and children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library know a good place to stay warm - the library! This week at Family Place we read a story about mittens. We all wear mittens to keep warm in...

[caption id="attachment_8433" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pentominoes[/caption] Thursday, January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Celebrate by reading these books below, and trying to solve the puzzles. Clicking on the title will take you to the catalog where you can put the books...

      [caption id="attachment_8433" align="alignnone" width="238"] Pentiominoes[/caption]   Thursday, January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Celebrate by reading these books below, and trying to solve the puzzles. Clicking on the title will take you to the catalog where you...

Lackawanna Digital Archives Is Worth A Visit   If you have an interest in the history and people of Lackawanna County, check out the Lackawanna Digital Archives. It’s a treasure trove for the lover of local lore, providing easy access...

Albright Memorial Library has added a Classic Films section to its DVD department.  All of your favorites, from Greta Garbo to Mae West, from Cary Grant to Clark Gable, are now in one location on the main floor. Classics--check em'...