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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...

Take some time to enjoy art. Below are just some of the many virtual art tours available online. The British Museum  Learn about their galleries, and take a virtual tour of Prints and Drawings, and Oceania. You can also search...

While we are closed due to the Pennsylvania Department of Education instruction, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, we hope you will join us virtually for some of...

The Governor has ordered all public libraries in Pennsylvania to close until further notice. Our website is still open and will remain so with updates and online services. If you have material from the library, please hold on to it....

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...

The Carbondale Public Library will be closed from Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28th. Please see below for more information from the Lackawanna County Library System. We will update you with more details as we know more regarding library...

In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Pennsylvania Department of Education has instructed public libraries be closed until Sunday, March 29, 2020. Therefore, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 the North Pocono Public Library will be...