News

Join us this month as we visit with the Tail Waggin’ Tutors! The Tail Waggin’ Tutors are a group of certified Therapy Dogs who love to hear children read. The goal of this program is to create a relaxed and...

TRL is much more than a book discussion!! Learn about dreams! Make a TV commercial! Art projects! April 8– Coraline April 22—Maximum Ride by James Patterson May 6 – Maximum Ride May 20 – Wrap-up party 6pm-7:30pm For teens in...

Spend some time with Susan Stockdale, author of Stripes Of All Types and take part in Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child Early literacy initiative.  We will feature literacy games, activities, and a craft based on the story will be...

Are you a Peep enthusiast? Do you love those sweet, fun colored and bird shaped marshmallow treats?  Join Miss Liz for a silly art class featuring marshmallow Peeps! We’re going to draw Peeps having an adventure, watch a funny PeeperPoint...

The Dalton Community Library holds its Spring Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 12th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We have a large selection of excellent adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction at low prices, plus an unusual...

The Scranton Public Library is pleased to announce its selection as a screening site for the prestigious “FILM FORWARD: ADVANCING CULTURAL DIALOGUE” film series.  FILM FORWARD is an international program designed to enhance greater cultural understanding, collaboration and dialogue around...

April is National Poetry Month and we will be celebrating with two writing centered Maker Mondays. Zine History and Creation Workshop with Jessica Meoni on Monday, April 7th at 7 pm. Zines, stemming from “fanzines” of the early 1960s, have...

Every day across the country, libraries open their doors to everyone: students, parents, seniors, teachers, writers, artists, job seekers, entrepreneurs, readers, gamers, movie lovers and travel buffs. Head to Abington Community Library on Tuesday, April 14, 4pm to 7pm to...

Summer is coming and that means Summer Reading Clubs at Lackawanna County Libraries for children from 6 to 14. This year’s theme is Fizz, Boom, Read, and just like it sounds, Summer Reading Clubs mean more than just books. There...

Since the beginning of 2014, the Lackawanna County Library System has added more than 250 eBooks and eAudiobooks to its collection. The digital library now contains over 4,500 titles including fiction, non-fiction and children literature. It includes current best sellers and literary classics. For certain...