News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Downloads Free from the Library What can you do for books when the library is closed? If you have a mobile phone or tablet, you carry a library in your purse or pocket – a library with millions of choices...

Kids are you bored? Well if you happen to be near the Taylor Community Library be sure to check out our Kids Create Crate. There are coloring sheets and books along with word searches and simple crafts for you to...

Great Stories Told Well If your kids are missing their library storytimes, here is an online resource that can help fill the gap. It’s called Storyline Online and features celebrities reading illustrated children’s books. Oprah Winfrey, Rami Malek, Mary Steenburgen,...

We’re Always Open Online When the going gets tough librarians get going. With their libraries closed, Lackawanna County’s librarians are working from home to serve patrons with storytimes for children, craft projects and virtual book clubs. The Abington Community Library...

Due Dates & Late Fees Extended Gov. Tom Wolf yesterday extended the period when schools and libraries in Pennsylvania must remain closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The new date for reopening is Monday, April 6. With libraries...

Precaution Taken to Limit Coronavirus Spread All public libraries in Pennsylvania, including those in Lackawanna County, are closed at the order of Gov. Tom Wolfe as part of the statewide effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Libraries join...

CDC & State Health Department Sites Are Worth a Look The message from health professionals right now is that we take every precaution to protect ourselves and our families and do what we can to prevent the spread of the...

No Late Fees Will Be Imposed If you have books from the library that are due back soon, relax. All due dates have been pushed forward to March 30. There will be no late fees imposed on books with due...

We have just learned that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has instructed public libraries to remain closed from Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 29, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known...

Many are concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The libraries of the Lackawanna County Library System are encouraging members of the community to stay up to date on the latest information. Please visit the following sites for reliable information on the...