News

Friends of the Scranton Public Library proudly Present: Ryan the BugMan, "I've got Bugs!" What better way to spend the day before the Super Bowl than with a rosy tarantula, hissing cockroach, and other live insects! Join us as Ryan...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. As they progress though the discussion questions found at the end of the book, they talk about similarities to Sherlock Holmes,...

This month libraries in Lackawanna County are collecting donations for the NEPA Youth Shelter. Stop by your local library to make a donation of the following NEW items: Baking items: Brown or white sugar Flour Baking powder Baking soda Pancake...

Order soup by the quart for you and your family from the Friends of the Valley Community Library. All soups are sold by the quart and come cold so they’re perfect to freeze for a later date. Choices this time...

February is Black History Month, a chance for us to not only learn about the culture but also celebrate it. We are hosting a Black History Month Reading Challenge over on Beanstack. To help patrons of all-ages discover books celebrating...

February is Library Lover's Month. We encourage you to support your local library system by borrowing materials, attending programs and downloading our app LCLS2GO (available through Google Play and the Apple Store). Have you borrowed some awesome titles? Let us...

Scranton Public Library has rescheduled our screening of The Velvet Underground to Wednesday, February 1st at 5:45PM in the Henkelman Room. The screening was originally scheduled for January 25th, but was cancelled due to the snow. The screening is free...

Starting February 1st the Abington Community Library will be collecting prom dresses and suits for students to wear to prom. We ask that the dresses and suits be in a current style (something purchased within the last 5 years) and...

The Abington Community Library is hosting a BINGO Fundraiser on Sunday, March 26 from 1 - 4 P.M. at the Abington Heights High School. We will have a variety of prizes to give away the day of the event. There...

This winter, all Lackawanna County libraries are celebrating carnivals with an all-ages reading and activity challenge to brighten up the winter from Monday, January 23 through Friday, February 24. The libraries will have reading lists and activities available for every...