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Dear Patrons, Due to the ongoing and projected surge in COVID-19 cases, the Lackawanna County Children's Library will, effective on Monday, December 14, begin limiting in-person services.  The limitations will stay in effect through January 2, 2021 at which time...

Library Express Bookstore will remain open with increased safety procedures and limited occupancy December 14, 2020 through January 2, 2021. Occupancy is limited to 10 customers at a time. All customers are required to wear a face mask inside Library...

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Abington Community Library will continue to offer CURBSIDE DELIVERY ONLY until Monday, January 4. Thank you for your support in our...

Festival of Lights  /  Thursday, December 10 to Friday, December 18   For Jewish members of our community Hanukkah begins tomorrow with the lighting of the first of eight candles commemorating the rededicating of the Temple of Jerusalem following the rebellion...

Order Online, Pickup Outside With coronavirus cases on the increase and states across the country tightening restrictions on indoor activities, several Lackawanna County libraries have announced limits in their services. After being closed all last week, the Carbondale Public Library...

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar or December 8th in Japan.  Bodhi Day celebrates the day the historical buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.  Bodhi day is...

The computer lab's online schedule this week is: Monday - Word Tuesday - Excel Wednesday - Game Night Thursday - PowerPoint All sessions are held from 7-8PM and are free! Looking for one on one assistance? We offer Zoom virtual...

Winter Loan Bundles @ The Albright Memorial Library We know that snowy weather and other concerns may prevent you from visiting the library in the next few weeks. The Scranton Public Library is now offering a Winter Loan Program at...

2020 Special Basket Raffle featuring vendors from our DOROTHY BOCCELLA HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE December Featured Vendor: Handmade by Holly (Holly McDonnell) We are grateful to our December vendor - Handmade by Holly - for her generous raffle basket donation. Her basket contains an array of handcrafted,...

Download Books, Stream Movies As COVID-19 continues to plague the land and many people still isolate to avoid illness, the Lackawanna County Library System offers services that can be enjoyed without leaving home. If you are spending more time at...