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News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Children’s Books Sought as Christmas Presents

October Library Collection There is just over a week left in October, so if you want to help make some kids in our community happy this Christmas, you still have time to do so by donating gently used children’s books...
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Kids Love Story Times

Weekly @ Lackawanna County Libraries The most popular events at Lackawanna County libraries each week are story times for young children. Every library in Lackawanna County has them, and they always draw a lot of kids and their parents or...
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Carnegie Long List Includes LCLS Speakers

Winners Will Be Named in January Books nominated for the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction and Non-Fiction have been announced by the American Library Association. The 24 fiction and 25 non-fiction books nominated include many of the most popular...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Magician, Ran’D Shine

Ran’D Shine —See the magic at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library!                                                          Sponsored...
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Friends Fall Book Sale

It's that time again! The Friends of the Abington Community Library Fall Book Sale will be held on Saturday Oct. 5 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Don't miss this chance to browse...
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Download eBooks & Audiobooks from the Library

Large Selection Available If you like to read books on your cell phone or tablet, or listen to audiobooks while you travel or relax, log on to our website and check out the vast collection of digital offerings available free...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Magician Ran’D Shine

Ran’D Shine —See the magic at the Lackawanna County Children's Library! Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library Ran’D considers magic as much more than just entertainment. He wants to expand your mind . . . get you...
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Cruise into Kindergarten Begins Tonight at the Children’s Library

Cruise into Kindergarten is for 4 and 5 year olds not in Kindergarten. This programs allows children to “play Kindergarten” using materials from different “playscapes”.Children will practice activities centered around a theme that are aligned with the PA Learning Standards...
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Libraries Help Homeless Shelter

September Collection For over 20 years, Schaeffer’s Retreat Homeless Shelter in Carbondale has been providing bed and board to people in need. A privately run non-profit, it relies on donations of non-perishable food and personal care items to continue aiding...
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The Best Card to Have in Your Wallet

Tell Your Family & Friends It’s free and so is everything that comes with it. What is it? It’s a Library Card for the Lackawanna County Library System. It’s the best card that you can carry. September is National Library...
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