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Have you heard of the Lackawanna County Library System's newest online service? Check out Brainfuse JobNow™ for support for every step of the job search process. Services through JobNow™ include live interview coaching, resume-building tools, varied career resources to help...

It's the dog days of summer! This month, libraries in Lackawanna county are promoting community donations to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Items requested will go directly to support the mission of the Shelter and give aid and comfort to the...

The Abington Community Library is excited to announce a brand new collection: Video Games! The video game collection is shelved alongside the DVD and Blu-Rays. We currently have PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One titles. Highlighted titles...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Brittany discuss the establishment of the Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore. Topics covered include the Children's Library's origin as a Christian Science Church, the need for the...

Our special summer series for kids, "Community Tales," has been a hit so far! We have been thrilled to welcome speakers for the first three weeks to share their experiences with various character qualities. For the first week, Library Teen...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the first staff at the Albright Memorial Library. After this, they discuss the history of the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library. Topics discussed will include images of the...

 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...

Go on a safari this summer through books and films from the library! This year’s SummerQuest theme is Tails and Tales. How many wild animals can you name? Story Time Books for Kids Endangered Animal Babies: Saving Species One Birth...

July is Parks and Recreation Month! Do you know which local park is closest to you? Take some time to go outdoors and explore our area’s parks! Family Park Activities Go for a walk, hike, or bike at a new...

The Center for Fiction is pleased to announce the longlist for the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. The twenty-seven titles were selected by 116 volunteer readers from 143 submissions with U.S. publication dates between January 1, 2021, and...