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Colson Whitehead Lecture Gets New Date | Lackawanna County Library System

Thursday, April 18 / 7 P.M. / Scranton Cultural Center Colson Whitehead, the American novelist whose bestselling book, Underground Railroad, won the National Book Award in 2016 and the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2017, will deliver the Lackawanna County...

All in the Presidential Family | Abington Community Library

If you've ever heard Dr. Larry Cook speak, you know how engaging and articulate he is about presidential history. If you've never heard Dr. Larry Cook speak...now is your chance! "All in the Presidential Family" is a special presentation on...

Little Explorers Cancelled | Carbondale Public Library

Little Explorers has been cancelled for February 19th, 2019 due to foreseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. Carbondale Public Library

Kids Programs to Continue at Carbondale | Carbondale Public Library

The Carbondale Public library will continue to hold Children’s Programs during its renovations. All programs will be held downstairs in either our temporary Children’s Area or in the back of the library. Kids Programs: Freeplay & Storytime Thursdays / 11...

Chips, Dips, ‘n Sips | Abington Community Library

Saturday, March 2nd from 6-9PM A gathering of the Friends of the Abington Community Library will be held featuring wine tasting, delicious treats, and live music! Admission - $10 per person/$15 per couple Price includes 1 year membership in the...

At Home Party Marketplace | Abington Community Library

March 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM (Snow Date: March 16) Shop brands like Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Shaklee Wellness, Initial Outfitters, Tastefully Simple, Stampin' Up, and Scentsy. Browse and purchase items to make your life brighter, easier, and...

Carbondale Closed 2/12/19 | Carbondale Public Library

The Carbondale Public Library will be closed today, Tues., Feb. 12, due to the upcoming inclement weather. We hope to get back on track with Little Explorers next week.

Abington Closed Feb. 12 | Abington Community Library

Abington Community Library will be closed today, Tues., Feb. 12, due to the upcoming inclement weather. Preschool Storytimes will have extra sessions next Tues., Feb. 19 at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 1:30PM.

Tween Open Mic Night Postponed | Children's Library

It's been decided to postpone Open Mic Night until the late spring. See you then!

Black History Month Reads and Events | Abington Community Library

Happy Black History Month! Here's a handy reading list of some of my favorite books by black authors: The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead (hear him speak later this year in Scranton!) This will be my undoing : living at the intersection of black, female, and...