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News Category: Lackawanna County Library System

National Book Award Winners

2014’s Outstanding Books!   War has always provided material for writers and America’s 21st Century wars are no exception. The National Book Awards acknowledged that fact last week by awarding Phil Klay the 2014 prize for fiction.   Klay is...
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Our Thanks to Joe Hurley

See photos from this event! Earlier this month Library Express welcomed author, Joe Hurley for a special signing featuring his book, Ten Million Steps on Route 6: A Fresh Look at America and Americans From Cape Cod to California. Mr. Hurley...
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Dinosaurs @ the Library

Photos of" What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night" @ the Library The popular children’s book, “What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night,” is the subject of an exhibit at the Everhart Museum through the end of December. Authors Refe and Susan Tuma...
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Thanksgiving Movie Night: Double Feature!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with two of our favorite characters, Garfield and Charlie Brown on November 25 at 6PM. For all ages! Lackawanna County Children’s Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 To register, call (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015.    
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Junie B. Jones:Tonight at 6PM. Children’s Library

For Families Lackawanna County Children’s Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 For more information call, (570) 348-3000, ext. 3015 www.albright.org/childrens  
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Santa Claus is coming to the Children’s Library!

   The Children's Library is honored to be hosting Santa Claus after the parade, Saturday, November 22. Mr. Claus, his wife, and elves will make their way to the Children's Library after the parade in their horse drawn carriage. Santa will...
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JUNIE B. JONES … Making book characters come alive!

Families are cordially invited to attend The Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association’s “Making Book Characters Come Alive” Series featuring JUNIE B. JONES! This interactive program features readings from Barbara Park’s famous book series and fun activities!  For Children 5-12 and their...
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Bruce Springsteen Likes Books

Read His Favorites List   “Read any good books lately?” is a conversation starter for many readers for there is something endlessly fascinating to a reader about what other people read. When the New York Times asked Bruce Springsteen what...
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Our Thanks to Michael Kaminski

See Photos from this Event! Last Saturday, the patrons of Library Express had the opportunity to meet local author, Michael Kaminski and discuss his book, Life After Russian Roulette. We wish to thank Mr. Kaminski for taking the time to...
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The Children’s Library will be closed on Monday November 10.

The Children's Library will be closed on Monday, November 10  for a small make over.  We are sorry for the inconvenience but think you will like the results! The Albright Library will be open if you need assistance.
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