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The Scranton Public Library has partnered with Child Hunger Outreach Partners, an organization that is determined to eliminate childhood hunger in the United States. The Lackawanna County Library System is now participating in CHOP's Backpack Program, a free program consisting of...

We are back after an unexpected break! On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa discuss three mugshots from the Department of Public Safety Collection. They discuss Joseph Whitney, who tried to use a forged check, before...

The month of August brings along a collection for the NEPA Youth Shelter. Please consider donating the following: Baking Items (flour, white or brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, pancake mix, vanilla extract) Cooking Items (vegetable oil, stuffing mix, sweet...

We still have space for A Day of Animals, Science and Literature at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. This fun learning experience will be a day full of exploring animals, our health, and creative writing and visual arts. Each day will provide...

The Lackawanna County Library System is seeking proposals from certified public accountants or firms to provide audit services for the Library System and its seven member libraries. The Request for Proposal is available now. Proposals are due by 4 PM...

Join the Abington Community Library and Laura Kurilla in a monthly series highlighting the astrology sign of the month. This month’s program will focus on the astrological sign Virgo. This event will be a discussion on Virgo, crystals related to...

There's still time to pick up a coloring sheet at the Abington Community Library for our SummerQuest Coloring Contest.  Choose your design, color and decorate the sheet at home, and return it the library by August 5th. Be sure to...

Indraloka, The Wright Center, and the Abington Community Library join together for a Day of Animals, Science, and Literature at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary (Dalton, PA): Grades K-4, Tues. Aug. 16; Grades 5-8, Wed. Aug. 17; Grades 9-12, Thur. Aug. 18....

Scranton Public Library will be presenting two free screenings of The Trouble With Cali--Saturday, July 30th at 2 PM and Wednesday, August 3rd at 6 PM--in the Henkelman Room. Registration is required for either screening, and seating is limited.  ...

Your library card gives you access to Auto Repair Source, an online tool to find manufacturing information for most automobiles. Search your car's make, model, and year to find specifications and recommended maintenance windows. Click here to use Auto Repair...