News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

There’s no better sweet treat on a hot summer’s day than ice cream! From soft serve to hard ice cream, flavors like vanilla to rocky road, there are endless possibilities to make this dessert your very own. Check out these...

Dive into great books and movies this summer all about marine life! This year’s SummerQuest theme is Tails and Tales. How many sea creatures do you know that have tails (or fins)? Story Time Books for Kids How to Hide...

For those experiencing food insecurity, food banks offer support and critically needed supplies. The last few months have been a reminder of just how vital these services and organizations are to people in our area. With the economic impact of...

Starting on July 8th, 2021, Tales from the Albright will be a weekly podcast produced by the Scranton Public Library! It will cover the history of the library, present day topics, and interesting stories found within our collection. Please keep...

This summer, teens in grades 4-12 who are ready to flex their literary muscles are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books beginning July 1 to August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for reading selected...

  Looking for your required summer reading lists? We've got you covered! Tips for getting your required reading done in time: 1. Start early- Don't wait too long because books are in short supply the closer you get to the start of...

As of Monday, June 7, Abington Community Library hours will be adjusted back to: Monday through Friday: 9AM-9PM (Curbside pickup available) Saturday: 9AM-5PM (Curbside pickup available) Sunday: 2-5PM

This summer’s Big Library Read is The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa. From June 28 to July 12, download the e-book from Libby (with no wait time!) and read it as part of a free, global book club. The Quiet...

NEPA Gives returns this year on Friday, June 4. This event is a one-day online “giving extravaganza” that focuses on supporting organizations in our local community. For 24 hours—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m.—on Friday, June 4, 2021, donors may make...

This summer, get outside and get active! Discover new books and new authors! Try a recipe, take a hike…even do a science experiment. All these activities (and more) are available to you through SummerQuest, a dynamic summer challenge for all...