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Scranton Reads Announces Book Selection & New Date | Albright Memorial Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 SCRANTON - Scranton Reads: One City, One Book, a joint venture of the City of Scranton and the Scranton Public Library is proud to announce its next book selection, Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless...

Special Teen Program This Week: “In the Kitchen with Chef Ryan Von Smith” | Abington Community Library

Teens have the chance to learn from renowned chef, Ryan Von Smith, this week via Zoom! He will instruct teens how to make shrimp alfredo LIVE.* Teens interested still have time to register and can do so by emailing Renee...

Dr. Dipti Pancholy, MD FACP Presents, “What is Your Why?” | Abington Community Library

September 24  In honor of Women in Medicine month, Dipti Pancholy MD FACP will be presenting Leadership Skills: What is your ‘Why’? on September 24 at 7 pm via Zoom.   This presentation will address practical tips for developing and improving leadership skills with...

Outside Event – Storywalk(R): “Around the Pond” | Carbondale Public Library

Get outside and moving while reading a book. Pages from “Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?” by Lindsay Barrett George will be placed around the walking loop at the YMCA Community Park. Take a stroll and read the story as...

Online videos for all ages | Abington Community Library

Yes, we know you're missing in-person programs at the library, but until those resume, we've got you covered! The Abington Community Library is posting videos on their facebook pages for storytimes, workshops, book talks, community helpers, food fun and more...

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year between September 15th  and October 15th.  It celebrates the histories,  cultures and influences of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The library has books,...

There’s still time to be counted! | Abington Community Library

Support for firefighters and families in need. Plans for highways. School lunches. The 2020 census count affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public resources, how we plan for the future, and our voice in government. Remember that in...

New from the Children’s Library! Parent Portal | Children's Library

Zoom Virtual Event Whether it's homeschooling, virtual, or hybrid schooling, Ms. Angela is here to help! Using her educational background, Ms. Angela will be available to answer your questions and work through any challenges you may have this school year....

Lexivore Podcast Episode 17 – Music and Books | Abington Community Library

Episode seventeen of Lexivore, has Megha and Renee tackle music, and pairings of music with books. We discuss our own genre preferences for music, briefly touch on the music our library has to offer, and discuss a few authors who...

Libraries Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote | Lackawanna County Library System

Hurray, Sister Suffragettes! To help 21st Century girls learn about the struggle for equality by women in the 19th and early 20th, Lackawanna County libraries are collaborating in a program called “Hurray, Suffragettes: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to...