Libraries Are for People |
Lackawanna County Library System
We are Working to Bring You Back – Safely Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday that Lackawanna County will move to the Yellow Phase on June 5 in the State’s coronavirus mitigation plan meaning that some restrictions on work and...
Continuing Your Stories Writing Classes to Begin |
Abington Community Library
Our dedicated writing Instructor, Carol King, is back to teaching at the Abington Community Library on Zoom. Individuals interested in discussing and improving their fiction and memoir stories can sign up by e-mailing Lmaurer@albright.org. Classes begin at 10 AM on...
Language Update Coming to Libby App |
Abington Community Library
Libby will soon allow users to browse, search, and enjoy the app in nine additional languages. These newly supported languages are: German, French, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Libby will recognize the readers' device language...
Reopening with Ease Amidst COVID-19 |
Abington Community Library
The Wright Center for Community Health’s goal is to help empower businesses and organizations during Pennsylvania’s reopening phases amidst COVID-19. Dr. Jignesh Sheth, Chief Medical Officer, will provide education as well as protocols and workflows to ensure all safety requirements...
Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting |
Albright Memorial Library
The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 21st at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org
Friends of SPL June Book Sale Cancelled |
Albright Memorial Library
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library have cancelled their June Book Sale. At this time, their Fall Book Sale set for September will still take place. Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scranton Public Library is currently...
One Staff Member’s Article Round-Up |
Abington Community Library
Recently, it's been hard for me to concentrate long enough to read a book. I'll pick up the book on my nightstand, only to read a few paragraphs, look up, and realize nothing has stuck. Audiobooks have been a welcomed...
Story Times, Mother Goose, & DIY Program Recordings on Facebook |
Albright Memorial Library
Our staff from the Lackawanna County Children's Library are busy creating Facebook Live videos for you and your family to enjoy every week! We are happy to share that we have saved all of our Facebook Live videos into Playlists...
Virtual Drop-In Help Desk |
Abington Community Library
One of my favorite programs we offer at the library is our monthly Drop-In Help Desk. It's a time for people to come into the library and ask a staff member how to use their device or ask any related...
1000 Books before Kindergarten |
Abington Community Library
One of the best ways to help your child get ready to learn in kindergarten is by reading to them. We are proud to be a part of 1000 Books before Kindergarten to promote early literacy skills. This program is...
