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Good readers make good citizens. Regular readers are more than twice as likely as non-readers to volunteer or do charity work. Libraries can be key to powering progress and elevating the quality of life in PA by fueling the types...

Banned Books Week is September 21st-27th this year! According to the American Library Association more than 11,300 books have been banned or challenged since 1982.  Banned Books Week is a celebration of your freedom to read and to bring awareness...

[caption id="attachment_5257" align="alignleft" width="300"] Reading a good book![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5258" align="alignleft" width="300"] This is fun![/caption] Therapy dogs visit with children at Library Express monthly. We have lots of fun reading to these pups when the come. Join us as we...

Special kits designed for children and families coping with life events available at the Lackawanna County Children's Library.  The Helping Children Cope Kits have been developed by the staff of the Lackawanna County Children's Library with the financial assistance of a PNC...

Join us at the Friends of the Abington Community Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 11 from 8:30AM to 2PM at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Set-up will be Friday, October 10 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM.  The Friends Preview...

[caption id="attachment_5225" align="alignleft" width="300"] Even Grandparents enjoy story time![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5224" align="alignleft" width="300"] Making cards for Grandma and Grandpa![/caption] Last week we celebrated our Grandparents at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library! First we met in the Children's Room for stories...

The 3rd Harvest Moon Fest will take place at Hillside Park on Sunday Sept 28th from Noon til 4 PM. This event features a cow flop, canoe rentals, arts & crafts, local mascots and more! Enjoy live music and demonstrations...

[caption id="attachment_5203" align="alignleft" width="300"] Playing trains with grandma![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5204" align="alignleft" width="300"] Music instruments are so much fun![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5205" align="alignleft" width="300"] Playing with food toys![/caption] Family Place at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library is back from hiatus. On select...

Used Book Sale Starts Tomorrow! . Join us for the Friends of the Scranton Public Library Used Book Sale! Once again, the sale will be held at Library Express for your convenience. Stop by and browse through a large selection of...

Our library has the privilege to host the Dress for Success Going Places eight-week program, presented by Walmart, starting on Thursday, September 18 from 9:15 am to 11:30 am through the beginning of November. This free program not only showcases the...