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The Fun Runs from June 18 to August 10 Summer vacation is just weeks away and Lackawanna County libraries are busy building a schedule of fun and discovery to keep kids busy and engaged all summer long. It’s called “Summer...

Second Sunday with Friends presents Sharks Rock! The Magic of Sharks Part II! with Steve Woyce. Sharks Rock! is a shark-themed magic show that is both entertaining and educational. The audience will help Magician Steve Woyce make the magic happen...

Today SummerQuest begins! SummerQuest is a summer challenge for the whole family. By spending time outdoors and having social media free meals, as well as a variety of activities, you'll earn raffle tickets, book nook coupons and a chance to...

The Albright Memorial Library's Social Justice Book Club has selected the next three titles for discussion. Join us to discuss : The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas on Monday, July 9th at 6:30 pm “Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Angie Thomas’s searing...

Come join the Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile at McDade Park on Saturday, June 23rd  from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Bike Safety Fair and other fun family events. Stop by the Bookmobile and browse our selection of...

Second Sunday with Friends presents Djembe, African Drum Circle. Sponsored through the generosity of the Friends of the Scranton Public  Library. You’ll be moving and dancing to the beat! with Learn Listen Play, a mobile education program. Learn about African...

During April and May, I had the amazing opportunity to travel around Lackawanna County and ask readers what they were reading at that moment. The program, "What Are You Reading Now?" gave me an opportunity to chat with people just...

Our podcast, Lexivore, wants to hear from you! On Wednesday, June 6, from 11 AM to 3 PM, we will have an open recording session where YOU can tell us about the best book(s) you've read so far this year....

On this day in 1893, the Scranton Public Library opened the Albright Memorial Library building.  In celebration of our 125th Anniversary please enjoy a reading of the letter John. J. Albright wrote to the  Scranton Board of Trade by Scranton...

Join the North Pocono Public Library for this year's Battle of the Books! Sign ups are starting now. Check out the book lists down below for your grade!   Junior Battle of the Books Junior Battle Review Session Schedule Battle...