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Even a Mild Winter Means Empty Food Banks The winter in Lackawanna County has been an easy one for most of us, yet some families every year have to choose between heat and food. It is for those people in...

St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of Italian-Americans and of immigrants. In honor of his feast day, Saturday, March 19, the Abington Community Library and SIAMO NEPA will host a traditional Italian-American celebration from 2-4 PM. The St. Joseph’s Day...

On March 4th at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM children are invited to the Carbondale Public Library for our annual celebration honoring Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss books inspired the games, snack, and make and take craft. And don't forget the reading station featuring...

Rainbow Rowel: Thursday, April 14th/Piper Kerman: Tuesday, July 19th Rainbow Rowell, a popular author of adult and young adult fiction will be the first speaker in the Lackawanna County Library System’s 2016 Matthew F. Flynn Library Lecture Series. She will appear as...

It’s that crazy time of year: tax form season. Unfortunately our public libraries cannot get every form needed but we assist you printing those other forms out or ordering them for you. Listed below are websites for Federal, State, and...

Visit us this Sunday to meet a beautiful tooth fairy! There will be a magic show by the Magic Orthodontist, Dr. Brian Kerr, storytelling, and gifts! Happy Faces Face Painting will also be here, but is limited to the first...

Winter has certainly arrived, but now is a great time to know how well your home or business is energy efficient. Energy calculators can help you measure how much energy and money you spend on different areas of your home....

Sunday, February 28, 2016, is the date for the annual Rotary Club of the Abingtons Pasta Dinner, to be held from 1 to 5 PM at the Abington Heights High School cafeteria in Clarks Summit, PA.  Take-outs will be available. The...

February is Library Lover’s Month, so to kick off this awesome month, the library is holding a Coloring Contest. The contest is open to children, teens, and adults. During your next visit to the library, ask for coloring sheets for...

To promote their upcoming Children's Series, the Scranton Cultural Center will be hosting our Family Storytime this Wednesday, February 17th at 6PM in the Children's Library! Miss Camille will read stories, sing songs, and have fun activities for kids. Her theme is...