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During the month of March, we take time to honor, commemorate, and celebrate the vital role women play in history and the world at large. The observance dates back to initial celebrations of International Women's Day in the early 1900s...

Join your local Library to turn trash into treasure and make a difference in your community! The Lackawanna County Library System has partnered with the Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability for an exciting program. Kids ages 5 through 10...

The Scranton Public Library will close at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 15 due to winter weather conditions. This includes the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library.

Schedule a Mother's Day or Easter portrait to support the Valley Community Library! Pictures will be at the library at 739 River Street, Peckville. March 15th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMMarch 16th, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pictures are $15...

While many of us are taught from a young age that birds fly South for the winter, up to 25% of North American birds bear the brunt of the harsh winter weather.  Despite their small size and light weight, many...

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and April has National Library Week but, this month is dedicated to YOU, our fiction fanatics, biblio buffs, and DVD devotees!  February is National Library Lovers Month where we celebrate those who are...

Join Abington Community Library, PennState Extension Master Gardeners and 4H for a drop in event on Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and learn about various bird species and their habitats, and enjoy crafting your own bird-themed...

Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 P.M. for an interactive art workshop led by Brian Tresca, Expressive Arts Facilitator, where you'll learn about John James Audubon, the artist who inspired the Audubon Society, and create your...

Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We'll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles! The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington...

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire for the following job openings: Part-Time Circulation Clerk at Albright Memorial Library Part-Time Circulation Clerk at Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library Part-Time Maintenance Technician To see full job descriptions and to apply...