News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Check out our items available to help with your mental health, including kits and items in our Library of Things! A Library of Things is a collection of items for loan that expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials.  ...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Kate try to guess books based on a bad plot summary and reviews. They discuss their own opinions of the books and their memories of reading them. We hope you...

Since it was introduced in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has aimed to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. During May and every month of the year, your mental health matters. Whether you or someone you...

Join the Lackawanna County Library System for our annual Battle of the Books competition! This exciting reading competition for children in grades 4-12 gives kids a chance to experience great books over the summer while working as a team with...

The next Big Library Read kicks off on May 9! The Big Library Read is a global, online book club that is free for you to join with your Lackawanna County Library System library card. This reading program connects individuals...

Throughout the month of May, the Lackawanna County Library System will be collecting donations for Saint Joseph's Baby Pantry, an organization that serves over 3500 families in the local area. Please bring your donations of gently used or new clothes,...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton. They discuss the book, what they thought the ending should have been, and similar titles. At the end...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As we celebrate this month, it’s important to recognize the diverse experiences and perspectives within the autism community and to foster...

Join Abington Community Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 P.M. for a discussion with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Master Watershed Steward and the Lackawanna County Conservation District on reducing the impacts of stormwater to the home and environment....

Abington Community Library and The Scranton Civil War Roundtable present Presidential Historian Dr. Larry Cook as he discusses personally discovered and previously unknown history surrounding a rare Abraham Lincoln signed document currently in Cook’s private collection. Hear about newly discovered...