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Families are cordially invited to attend the Second Sunday with Friends bat program.  Visit with a real bat and  learn about how valuable they are to our environment. Thank you to the Friends of the Scranton Public Library for sponsoring this...

Scranton Sewer Authority  put copies of its permit renewal application at Albright Memorial Library.  It is available to view in the reference Department (2nd floor) and is also available online at https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48182083/SSA%20permit%20renewal%20application%2010-5-16.pdf The state Department of Environmental Protection will hold a hearing...

Abington Community Library announces Bronze Sponsors of Tasting By The Book. The event is scheduled Saturday, October 22, 7 PM. Stop by the library or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tasting-by-the-book-tickets-27710849898 to get your tickets today! $25 per person.

Saturday, October 22 / 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. / Abington & Taylor Community Libraries If you have unused prescription drugs and don’t know what to do with them, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides safe, convenient and responsible means...

October Library Collection If you have old cell phones lying around and don’t know what to do with them, bring them to the library during the month of October. Your old phone can help soldiers and veterans connect with their...

Crazy 8s Math Club is an event for kids in grades 3-5 in which math concepts are learned through hands-on experiments.  Crazy 8s takes place on Saturdays from 12 - 1pm. Register in the library or by calling 570-842-4700.

Calling all college and university students! The Scranton Public Library's fundraising concert, featuring Chris Smither, now has discounted tickets for college and university students. Tickets are $12 when you show your student ID. Student tickets can be purchased at the...

On Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 7 PM, Dr. William Dempsey will be presenting “The Drug Problem Lurking in Your Home” in the Ryon Room of the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove Street, Clarks Summit. A Lackawanna County Medical...

Families are cordially invited to attend the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association’s “Making Book Characters Come Alive” Series featuring  Pinkalicious! This interactive program features readings from Victoria Kann’s popular book series and fun activities! For Ages 5-12 and their families. Tuesday, October 25,...

  Do you have an idea for the perfect basket and want to do more than buying tickets? Consider donating your own basket (*new items only please)! In the weeks leading up to the Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace, tickets will be sold for...