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Celebration Science Fiction Day a little late! January 2nd is Science Fiction day. This day was chosen to correspond with famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Celebrate Science Fiction day by reading a science fiction book or watching a science...

Due to federal budget cuts this year the Scranton Public Library will only be receiving Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ. There will be no schedules or instructions.  The library will print any forms needed for 25 cents per page or...

Turning the entertainment experience into a learning experience, Mango Premiere™ exposes students to four key areas of language learning – vocabulary, phrases, culture and grammar – all while enjoying the fun and excitement of a movie. Users are able to...

The Winter Reading Program begins on Monday, Jan. 12 and ends on Feb. 27.  The program is open to kids in grade 6 and under.  Come in to get your reading log and keep track of the minutes that you...

 See photos from Family Place! In celebration of the snow we're getting, children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library made snowman puppets! Check it out.  

Abington Community Library's much-anticipated storytimes will resume the week of January 12. Storytimes run throughout the year for 5-week sessions, with 2 weeks off in between each session. Check our calendar and flyers for information on each new session. The...

Be cool cat like Pete and join the winter reading club. Registration begins on Monday January 12 through February 27. Play the library Bingo card and earn chances to win a  Pete the Cat plushy, books, and a gift card...

Winter is here!  Pass the time this winter with some great reads!  A mix of classics and hefty tomes to keep you busy this season.  The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family...

Winter Reading Program for Kids   Hey, Kids, get ready to “rock your read shoes” and make reading your favorite indoor winter pastime. Visit any Lackawanna County library to sign up and check out books that you want to read....

. . Have you been to story time at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library? Story Time is offered every Monday and Friday at 11:30AM. We're learning about each letter in the alphabet at storytime this year. This time we read...