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Research shows that reading aloud to children is the single most important thing you can do to help them prepare for reading and learning. That’s why the Lackawanna County Library System launched an initiative in 2020 to help families reach...

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of adults in America face the reality of living with a mental illness but less than half get treatment. The statistics for youth are not...

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) is an annual celebration that recognizes the cultural and historical achievements of individuals and groups. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made numerous contributions to American culture through science, art, and sports...

This month the Lackawanna County Library System is collecting baby items for St. Joseph's Baby Pantry. Donations can be gently used or new baby clothes, diapers, wipes, blankets, bottles, and other small baby items. Please drop off any donations to...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Danielle and Fawn about the Valley Community Library. They discuss the history of the library, what it is like to work in a library, and upcoming programs. We hope you...

The North Pocono Public Library is seeking a Social Media Manager & Youth Services Assistant to join our team! The Social Media Manager & Youth Services Assistant is responsible for implementing social media strategies; engaging with patrons on social networks;...

Abington Community Library is hosting a bus trip to New York City to see the Tony Award Winning Best Play, “Harry Potter & the Cursed Child” on Wednesday, August 23rd. We are selling 35 tickets for the bus trip +...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the third episode of the Prohibition documentary published by PBS. We discuss the end Prohibition, the fate of Al Capone, and our opinions of the figures involved. We...

Yesterday we announced our bookmark contest for children and today we are thrilled to announce one for teens in grades 6-12. Stop by your local library starting April 24 to design a bookmark that answers the question, what does kindness...

The library system is happy to announce a bookmark contest for children in grades PreK through 5th grade. The theme is kindness and we are so excited to see what you create. The winning bookmark will be printed and sent...