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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...

 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...

  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...

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...

Join us for our next session of storytimes at the Abington Community Library: Toddler (ages 2-3) on Wednesdays Nov. 3, 10, 17, and Dec. 1; Baby (ages 0-2) on Fridays Nov. 5, 12, 19, and Dec. 3; Preschool (ages 3-5)...

Each month, libraries in Lackawanna County promote a local organization and their specific needs at that time. November’s organization is Friends of the Poor and they are looking for donations of new kids’ pajamas for all ages. Donations may be made directly...

This month, take time to slow down and appreciate the little things. It can be easy to focus on the bad in life, but these recommended books illustrate how being grateful is highly beneficial. 365 Thank Yous: The Year a...

November is a time to spread awareness about Alzheimer's disease and show support for the more than 5.8 million Americans living with it. Access resources from the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association here. Through a partnership with the...

According to National Congress of of American Indians (NCAI), November is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month, why not pick up a book written...

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Carrie Ann and John of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. They discuss how the group got started, paranormal occurrences at the Scranton Public Library, and WVGT's plans for the future....