News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

Join the Library Lecture Society & Keep Speakers Coming Robert Kanigel’s lecture about Scranton native Jane Jacobs, the woman who changed the way Americans think about their cities, closed one of the most successful years for the Matthew F. Flynn...

We usually associate Autumn with dying leaves and a big harvest. But if you grow your own food or like to keep a healthy yard, you may want to rethink raking leaves and packing them in garbage bags. Tree Hugger...

      Did you know…? People often share their unused pain relievers, unaware of the dangers of nonmedical opioid use. Of the 21.5 million Americans 12 or older that had a substance use disorder in 2014, 1.9 million had...

You are cordially invited to join us at the Children's Library to celebrate the art work of talented local students under the direction of Miss Christa Irwin, Marywood University. Friday, October 7 from 6 to 8PM Lackawanna County Children’s Library 520...

 Join the ghouls and guys ages, 6-12, at the Children's Library on Thursday, October 20th @ 6PM for our annual Halloween Party. This year our Zombie Dance Party will be hosted by the Krypton DJs. SNACKS! GAMES! DANCING ! FUN!  FREE...

Families are cordially invited to attend the Second Sunday with Friends bat program.  Visit with a real bat and  learn about how valuable they are to our environment. Thank you to the Friends of the Scranton Public Library for sponsoring this...

Saturday, October 22 / 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. / Abington & Taylor Community Libraries If you have unused prescription drugs and don’t know what to do with them, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides safe, convenient and responsible means...

October Library Collection If you have old cell phones lying around and don’t know what to do with them, bring them to the library during the month of October. Your old phone can help soldiers and veterans connect with their...

Families are cordially invited to attend the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association’s “Making Book Characters Come Alive” Series featuring  Pinkalicious! This interactive program features readings from Victoria Kann’s popular book series and fun activities! For Ages 5-12 and their families. Tuesday, October 25,...

New classes including Photo Editing, Online Selling, and Young Adult Computer Club We have also increased the frequency that we offer classes in computer/internet basics, Microsoft Office 2013 applications, and open lab times for personalized assistance. Flyers for new classes...