News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

The children's Winter Reading Challenge started January 11th and runs until February 26th. Library Express made a raffle basket specifically for the children's challenge. The theme this year is "Reading Takes You Places". For every log page completed (either on...

Reading Gets Kids Ready for School Reading 1000 books to your child before he or she starts kindergarten sounds hard, but it’s really quite easy. And it’s also the single most important thing a parent can do to prepare a...

Dear Patrons, Library Express Bookstore is open to the public for in-person and online services. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday: 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M....

Royal Academy Rebels: Misfits by Jen Calonita We begin 2021 with a brand new series from Jen Calonita, set in the world of Fairy Tale Reform School! Not everyone born royal is meant to rule… In the magical fairytale kingdom...

At Lackawanna County Libraries Starting Monday, January 11 Get 2021 off to a great start with the “Winter Challenge: Reading Takes You Places,” a seven-week program with books, activities, and engagement for all ages. With COVID-19 restriction expected to still...

Words of Advice from Neil Gaiman “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your...

The library is considering starting an online book club for the new year and we want your feedback. The online book club would meet once a month and, rather than picking a specific book to discuss, we will choose a...

Merry Christmas! Everyone at the Lackawanna County Library System wishes you and your family the happiest of holidays. Though the ongoing pandemic is keeping many of us apart from loved ones this year, may we think of that sacrifice as...

For Gift Giving or Personal Enjoyment For a reader, among the best things about December are the “best books of the year” lists from people who know their stuff. Here are some of our favorites: Goodreads has just one mission:...

Regular Hours Will Be Observed Starting today, the Albright Memorial Library, the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Taylor Community Library will offer curbside and remote services only. The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will...