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A Day of Animals, Science, and Literature

Indraloka, The Wright Center, and the Abington Community Library join together for a Day of Animals, Science, and Literature at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary (Dalton, PA): Grades K-4, Tues. Aug. 16; Grades 5-8, Wed. Aug. 17; Grades 9-12, Thur. Aug. 18....
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Beanstack.org is more than just summer reading!

Did you know that by going to https://lclshome.beanstack.org, you can register for more than just our summer reading program, SummerQuest? Once you've registered on the site, you can also join 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, monthly challenges, as well as participate...
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Battle of the Books

Looking to read some great books this summer? Want to work with a team to answer trivia questions on the books? Well, there's still time to register for our county-wide reading competition, Battle of the Books! The Battles will take...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Rob Smith, Juggler

Rob Smith, juggler and friend of the library, will mesmerize and amaze you as he flawlessly juggles five balls, clubs, fire torches, and rings, not to mention flying knives with razor sharp accuracy. Do not attempt this at home! Come...
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available to families in Lackawanna County thanks to Leadership Lackawanna and United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties! Register online here for this free program for children ages 0-5! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a...
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Picnic

Join us on Fri. June 3 at 11:30 for a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Picnic! Bring a picnic lunch and we'll provide a snack and juice box. We'll have information and registration forms for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, plus activity...
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Meet Tug, the Tow Tractor from Bethlehem, Pa.

Meet Tug at the Children's Library. Tug is a real-sized tow tractor that helped Bethlehem’s steelworkers do their best. Tug will stop in Scranton on his way to New York. Stop by and say "Hi", hear his story, and have...
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Battle of the Books Competition coming in August!

Our county wide Battle of the Books competition will be held on August 9 (grades 4-5) and August 11 (grades 6-8 and 9-12) at Marywood University. For more  information, see the list of books, or to register for a team,...
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Danger Club: Crazy Crayons

What do you do with old, broken crayons? Take the paper off, break them up even more, and melt them into crazy molds to make new crayons! Is it  chemical reaction or physical? We provide the crayons, you make and...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Oceans of Possibilities

Using our imaginations, we will explore the depths of the oceans through songs interactive, activities, and a musical story about bullying. Music Play Patrol introduces children to the world of music, one song and activity at a time! This program...
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