News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Each month, libraries in Lackawanna County promote a local organization and their specific needs at that time. November’s organization is Friends of the Poor and they are looking for donations of new kids’ pajamas for all ages. Donations may be made directly...

This month, take time to slow down and appreciate the little things. It can be easy to focus on the bad in life, but these recommended books illustrate how being grateful is highly beneficial. 365 Thank Yous: The Year a...

November is a time to spread awareness about Alzheimer's disease and show support for the more than 5.8 million Americans living with it. Access resources from the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association here. Through a partnership with the...

According to National Congress of of American Indians (NCAI), November is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month, why not pick up a book written...

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Carrie Ann and John of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. They discuss how the group got started, paranormal occurrences at the Scranton Public Library, and WVGT's plans for the future....

  On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess, Laureen, and Alyssa discuss potential ghosts that haunt the Lackawanna County Children's Library and the Albright Memorial Library. We talk about our personal experiences, and ghosts in general. We...

  On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the case of Clere Mitchell. Mitchell claimed he was psychic to steal money from unsuspecting customers. This episode looks at how he was caught and his...

We are just about halfway to Halloween! To celebrate, our library staff have curated a list of scary, spooky stories books to add to your reading list. Chapter Books for Kids & Teens Ages 7-15 The R.L. Stine Collection Welcome...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jacob discuss an unusual criminal investigation that occurred in 1908. Teenagers in Scranton, Pennsylvania claimed that a local shop owner used hypnosis to convince them to commit a string of...

Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, brand new epic story arc starring Gina in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least...until now! Because suddenly, giant...