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Dog Man's Paw-some Adventures Love the Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey? Excited for the new Dog Man Movie? Then join us for some paw-some adventures with games and activities based on the Dog Man books! Geared for children ages...

Abington Community Library will be closed due to inclement weather on Sunday, January 19.

Due to the impending snowstorm, all Scranton Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, January 19. This includes the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library.

The Lackawanna County Library System welcomes all patrons to participate in our annual all-ages Winter Reading Challenge, which will run from Monday, February 3 through Friday, February 28. This year’s challenge, “Birds  of a Feather Read Together,” is presented as...

Visit one of your local libraries to borrow jigsaw puzzles or help build their community puzzle. Puzzles are a great form of entertainment and can help keep away the winter blues.  Puzzle tables are available at Valley Community Library, Abington...

On the third Monday of January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Dr. King was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination...

Do you have a favorite thing you like to do to pass the time? Every January marks National Hobby Month, a chance to celebrate your favorite hobbies and maybe even try a new one. A hobby can be many things,...

Join Abington Community Library and Tony Larioni, owner of Destinations: Travel by Tony, for "Cruising into 2025" on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 P.M. If you've never been on a cruise or are considering a cruise, this program is for...

Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 P.M. for an informational session on SafeinHome, an ODP-approved provider of remote support services and technologies for adults (16+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism. Learn about their innovative...

Krispy Kreme doughnut gift certificates are the perfect gift for the holidays or just a sweet treat for yourself! Buy a certificate for one dozen original glazed doughnuts for $11.00 and the Friends of the Abington Community Library will receive...