New Library Collection: Video Games
The Abington Community Library is excited to announce a brand new collection: Video Games! The video game collection is shelved alongside the DVD and Blu-Rays. We currently have PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One titles. Highlighted titles...
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Battle of the Books Virtual Edition is here!
Summer is the perfect time for reading, and 4th-12th graders are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books beginning July 1 to August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for reading selected titles, then complete the...
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Battle of the Books Returns!
This summer, teens in grades 4-12 who are ready to flex their literary muscles are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books beginning July 1 to August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for reading selected...
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Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We are celebrating at the Abington Community Library with a themed book display, resource-sharing, and virtual programming. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, so check...
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NEW Frequent Visitor Cards
This summer at the Abington Community Library, pick up one of our new "Frequent Visitor" punch cards! Each visit, whether you're checking out books or attending a program or even just browsing, get your card punched. After 5 visits, you...
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Required Summer Reading Lists!
Looking for your required summer reading lists? We've got you covered! Tips for getting your required reading done in time: 1. Start early- Don't wait too long because books are in short supply the closer you get to the start of...
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National Be a Millionaire Day-Not!
Today, May 20 is National Be a Millionaire Day. But what if that description doesn't apply to you? Not to worry, because your free Lackawanna County Library Card entitles you to all this and more: Borrow from more than 400,000...
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Family Mini Golf at the Library
The Scranton Public Library will bring back its Family Mini Golf fundraiser on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event will take place at the Albright Memorial Library on 500 Vine Street in Scranton...
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End of the School Year Recycling: May 1st – June 30th
We are excited to announce the Valley Community Library is partnering with TerraCycle to help you recycle some of your old school, office, and home supplies. Our goal is to save 10 pounds of pens, mechanical pencils, markers, watercolors, and...
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Outdoor Book Sale
Join us at the Abington Community Library on Friday May 14 from 12-5:30 pm and pick up a bag of books, divided by genre! Donate any amount per bag! Plus grab a free ice cream from Fidelity Bank's "Sweets &...
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