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Bats frighten a lot of people. They fly around at night when we can’t really see them, and sometimes startle us by showing up in unexpected places. They hang around in a lot of horror movies, and their spooky faces—fangs...

Holiday Marketplace Chance Raffle Tickets are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased at the circulation desk. Ticket prices are as follows: 2 for $1, 12 for $5 or 25 for $10.The drawing will take place Monday, November 14th. The...

What's TOTA? It's Rotay Club of the Abington's event Taste of the Abingtons. As Rotary's premier fundraiser of the year, it will feature tastings (food, wine & cigars), music & entertainment, raffles, a wine pull, and new this year, Silent...

Registration Begins Tuesday, September 20 Libraries will be the place to be for teenagers to hang out this fall as the Lackawanna County Library System rolls out the “Teen Reading Lounge” in seven locations. Teen Reading Lounge is a program...

Stop by the North Pocono Public Library on Tuesday, September 20th from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM for Senior Day! Get your hearing test, blood pressure check, flu shot (for Medicare patients only),and Yellow Dot Program information all at one...

Drop off your gently used Halloween costumes or dance costumes to the Abington Community Library between Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 29. They will be taken to the Waverly Community House, where you can find a costume for this...

Saturday, September 17th from 1PM-3PM at Library Express Join us for a book signing with Lynn Almengor, author of Now That We're Adults. Lynn Almengor holds a BA in Video Communication from Arcadia University, and previously wrote/directed guerrilla-style independent films....

September Collection For over 20 years, Schaeffer’s Retreat Homeless Shelter in Carbondale has been providing bed and board to people in need. A privately run non-profit, it relies on donations of non-perishable food and personal care items to continue aiding...

Gerrity's is proud to support the Abington Community Library and the communities they serve. They are happy to offer the eScrip Program in order to help us achieve our fundraising goals. Once your Gerrity's Gold Card is registered, every time you present the card at ShurSave...

For the second year the Lackawanna County Children's Library is pleased to be a Scranton Fringe Festival venue. The Children's Library will host four performances FREE to the public. Friday September 30th @ 6PM C'era Una Volta: Folktales From Italy                     Saturday...