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We are just about halfway to Halloween! To celebrate, our library staff have curated a list of scary, spooky stories books to add to your reading list. Chapter Books for Kids & Teens Ages 7-15 The R.L. Stine Collection Welcome...

The Carbondale Library will be hosting a College Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, October 13th at 10am and Saturday, October 23rd at 1pm.  You do not need to attend both dates.  There will be a discussion on financial planning as...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jacob discuss an unusual criminal investigation that occurred in 1908. Teenagers in Scranton, Pennsylvania claimed that a local shop owner used hypnosis to convince them to commit a string of...

We are thrilled to announce our annual Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace is returning this year! Please join us at the Library on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13-14 to shop small and shop local. This event boasts local vendors with handcrafted...

Ever feel like there's not enough time to get everything done? Do you struggle with knowing where to start on a to-do list? This program for adults will highlight different planning methods, offer solutions for how to tackle a large...

Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, brand new epic story arc starring Gina in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least...until now! Because suddenly, giant...

  The Reference Department of the Scranton Public Library has received copies of the Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Pennsylvania Freight Movement Plan.  These draft plans are available for public comment until October 19th.  We have comment cards that...

TeenTober is a nationwide celebration of library programs and services dedicated to teens in our communities. Created by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), a division of the American Library Association, TeenTober now combines previous celebrations including Teen Tech Week...

The Lackawanna County Library System strives to make technology more accessible to our community.  To do so, we ask that you fill out the “Community Technology Needs Survey.” It will take 5 minutes to complete. Whether you use the library...

As the weather continues to cool down and we head into the winter months, libraries in Lackawanna County are again promoting community donations of new and gently used coats for those in need. If you are able, please donate coats,...