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Teen and Children’s Winter Reading Challenge at Library Express | Lackawanna County Library System

The children's Winter Reading Challenge started January 11th and runs until February 26th. Library Express made a raffle basket specifically for the children's challenge. The theme this year is "Reading Takes You Places". For every log page completed (either on...

1000 Books: It’s Easier Than You Think | Lackawanna County Library System

Reading Gets Kids Ready for School Reading 1000 books to your child before he or she starts kindergarten sounds hard, but it’s really quite easy. And it’s also the single most important thing a parent can do to prepare a...

Library Express is Open In-Store & Online | Lackawanna County Library System

Dear Patrons, Library Express Bookstore is open to the public for in-person and online services. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday: 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M....

The Library is Open | Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Dear Patrons, We are happy to announce that the Nancy Kay Holmes Library is extending its operating hours for in-person and curbside services. Our hours of operation are now: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Friday: 10:00 A.M....

Lexivore Podcast, Episode 19 Romance | Abington Community Library

In episode 19 of Lexivore, the first episode of 2021, Renee and Megha tackle the genre of Romance, discussing a few different subgenres and various topics including representation and the meaning of love and romance. We also talk in depth...

Novel Thoughts 2021! Royal Academy Rebels: Misfits | Book Discussion

Royal Academy Rebels: Misfits by Jen Calonita We begin 2021 with a brand new series from Jen Calonita, set in the world of Fairy Tale Reform School! Not everyone born royal is meant to rule… In the magical fairytale kingdom...

Your 2021 Reading List | Abington Community Library

Every January 1st, I look forward to logging onto Goodreads and setting my reading goal for the year. It's fun to see my friends and family set theirs as well and we all "like" each other's goals. This year, I...

Expanded Hours Start April 5 for Albright & Children’s Libraries | Albright Memorial Library

Dear Patrons, We are happy to announce that the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library will expand their current operating hours starting Monday, April 5. The new hours of operation will be: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 A.M. to...

Winter Challenge for Kids, Teens & Adults | Lackawanna County Library System

At Lackawanna County Libraries Starting Monday, January 11 Get 2021 off to a great start with the “Winter Challenge: Reading Takes You Places,” a seven-week program with books, activities, and engagement for all ages. With COVID-19 restriction expected to still...

Let’s Talk About…White Privilege | Abington Community Library

Join Elizabeth Davis, Scranton Public Library, and Renee Roberts, Abington Community Library in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church, as they explore newsworthy topics via articles and essays. Our first session will be on Monday, January 11th at 7 pm...