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Children's Library Kids Lackawanna County Library System

Tooth Fairy Day at the Children’s Library

Make a visit to  Children’s Library before the Super Bowl!!!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2020 AT 2 PM

The Tooth Fairy is making her annual visit! Families will enjoy the extraordinary magic of Dr. Brian Kerr, the Magic Orthodontist, storytelling and a free gift! An event not to be missed! Sponsored by the Scranton District Dental Society,

FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3000, ext. 3015
lclshome.org/childrenslibrary
Registration is required. To RSVP to this FREE program, call, click or visit us today!

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North Pocono Public Library

Medication Take-Back Event

The Moscow Borough Police Department and the Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs is hosting a Medication Take-Back Event at the North Pocono Public Library on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Bring in your UNUSED and EXPIRED medication to be disposed of properly!

We will be accepting the following:

  • Prescription Medications
  • Over-the-Counter Medications
    • Pain relief
    • Antacids
    • Cold medications
    • Laxatives
  • Eye drops
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Vitamins
  • Herbal Supplements
  • Topical Medication
    • Creams / Ointments
  • Pet Medication

NO NEEDLES, INHALERS, or LIQUID MEDICATIONS PLEASE

For more information, please contact: (570) 963-6820 Extension 1514 for details

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North Pocono Public Library

Medicare Counseling

Do you have questions about Medicare?
The APPRISE program will have trained counselors available at the North Pocono Public Library on March 18, April 22, and May 20 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

To make an appointment, please call the library at 570-842-4700 or stop in at the circulation desk.

What is APPRISE?

APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help all Pennsylvanians with Medicare. APPRISE counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information.  APPRISE is a free service provided by the PA Department of Aging, and is funded in whole or part by a grant through the Administration for Community Living.