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Lackawanna County Tintype Project (Tales from the Albright) | Albright Memorial Library

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Rebecca Daniels of the Lackawanna County Tintype Project. Staff members of the Albright Memorial Library were photographed as part of the project in September of 2021. Alyssa and Rebecca...

Book Recommendation: Thirst by Mary Oliver | Abington Community Library

When reading the poems presented in Thirst, you will encounter themes involving nature, which Mary Oliver is famous for writing with distinctive sensitivity and care. Relating her encounters and observations of the natural world to themes of life, death, and...

Genealogy: An Opportunity to Explore Personal and Cultural Histories | Abington Community Library

Can’t seem to get the puzzle pieces to fit together while doing a research project? Trying to fill the blanks in your family tree to learn more about yourself? Looking to learn more about Black Freedom movements, local family histories,...

Pennsylvania’s Namesake & The Indigenous People | Abington Community Library

Delve into the history of William Penn and his relationship with the Native American’s of Pennsylvania this month. Pennsylvania’s namesake chartered treaties with the local Delaware Tribe. Penn was one of the few leaders who tried to set an example...

Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace | Abington Community Library

November 13th, 10 AM- 4 PM and November 14th, 11 AM- 4 PM, come and shop handmade items from local vendors, just in time for the holidays! Enjoy free admission to this craft fair. Additionally, purchase tickets today for exciting...

Lexivore Podcast: Episode 24 | Abington Community Library

The last episode of the year is here! Join Renee and Megha with special guest Nancy Burke as they discuss their favorite reads of the past year as well as explore the most checked out items from Abington and the...

Volunteers Needed: Nov. 6th | Carbondale Public Library

Volunteers are needed to help us prepare our garden for winter!  On Saturday, November 6th, we will be spreading cardboard (10am), raking leaves (11am), and applying topsoil (12pm.)  Please bring your own gloves and rakes.  We hope you can join...

JobNow to replace Job and Career Accelerator | Lackawanna County Library System

 Lackawanna County Library System is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow™ – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. Services through JobNow™ include live interview coaching, resume-building tools, varied career resources to help...

Victory Book Campaign (Tales from the Albright) | Albright Memorial Library

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Mike discuss the Scranton Public Library's role in the Victory Book Campaign. Between 1942 and 1943, the campaign encouraged the public to donate books to be sent to servicemen...

Blue (strip) = New | Abington Community Library

Looking for new items at the library? At Abington Community Library, Blue = New! Our new items for adults, young adults, and children (books, dvds, talking books, etc.) are marked with a blue strip of tape to let you know...