Winter Storytimes @ Abington Community Library | Abington Community Library
Our winter session of storytimes begins this week! Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and good times! Reading Adventures for preschool and kindergarten (ages 3-6), Tuesdays, January 9-Feburary 6, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Terrific Tales for toddlers (ages 2-3), Wednesdays, January 10-Feburary 7, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time for […]
Read morePuzzle Swap | Valley Community Library
Bring in your gently used puzzles to the Valley Community Library. You will receive a ticket to the Puzzle Swap on January 25th between 5:30-6:30 p.m. With your ticket, you may take as many puzzles as you donated.
Read moreLackawanna County Library System Board Meeting | Lackawanna County Library System
The Lackawanna County Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
Read moreKeep Your 2024 Resolutions with the Library! | Lackawanna County Library System
With the New Year in full swing, look to the Library to keep to keep on track with your plans and achieving your goals. Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to save money, get healthier, or dedicate more time to your loved ones, your public library can help you reach it. The Lackawanna County Library […]
Read moreHonoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Lackawanna County Library System
January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday first observed in 1971 and made a federal holiday in 1986. Celebrated on the third Monday of January, the observance honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of history’s most inspiring and influential civil rights leaders, Dr. King’s example […]
Read moreJanuary Community Collection | Lackawanna County Library System
This month, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations for the NEPA Youth Shelter. This organization provides emergency shelter and related services for young adults ages 14 through graduation in Northeast Pennsylvania, including essentials such as food, clothing, bathrooms, educational support, counseling, family reunification, and/or preparation for independent living. Please drop off donations […]
Read moreInterview with Mary Garm [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Mary Garm, who is the director of the Lackawanna County Library System. Topics discussed include Mary’s career in libraries, involvement with the Pennsylvania Library Association, work as chair of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development, and her plans for retirement. We hope you enjoy! […]
Read morePart-Time Position Available at Scranton Public Library | Albright Memorial Library
The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate spine labels and stickers to library materials. Verify book deliveries against invoices. Ensure quality and […]
Read moreHead to the Library and Beyond this Winter! | Lackawanna County Library System
Set a course to the Library for reading, activities, and events during our Winter Challenge! The Lackawanna County Library System will present an all-ages Winter Challenge beginning on January 16, 2024 and ending on February 24, 2024. Patrons are invited to complete space-themed activities and attend library programs during this year’s challenge, entitled “To the […]
Read moreThe Life and Legacy of Rosalynn Carter Program | Abington Community Library
Dr. Larry Cook will discuss the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter as well as his personal friendship with the former First Lady and her husband President Jimmy Carter. Along with the presentation, there will be a display of Rosalynn Carter memorabilia from Cook’s personal collection. Register at https://lclshome.org/events/rosalynn-carter-first-lady-humanitarian-and-friend/.
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