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Need inspiration planning your New Year’s resolution? Kanopy can help. You can use your library card to enjoy up to five streams per month on Kanopy and gain access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and foreign films. Something...

This month, libraries in Lackawanna County are promoting community donations to Scranton Animal Association. Items requested will go directly to support the mission of the Association and give aid and comfort to animals in our area. Please drop off items...

It's almost 2023 and we've got a full schedule of programs starting up in January. Check out our wide variety of programs for adults, teens, kids, and all ages here: https://lclshome.org/abington-community-library-calendar/ We'll see you at the library in 2023!

With the holidays over, it's time to relax! Put that book you've been meaning to read or movie you've wanted to see on hold here: https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home and when you're notified it's ready stop by the circulation desk or use curbside...

Join the Abington Community Library and Ben Franklin Historian, Roy Goodman, as we delve into the writings of the historic figure. We will be taking a look at healthy eating in the 18th century and the food, nutrition, and agriculture...

Join the Abington Community Library and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as we delve into the low maintenance technique for starting plants, Winter Seed Sowing. Learn about this economical way to start perennials, annuals, and native plants for your...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Tina regarding the new services offered by the Scranton Public Library during the past year. It includes discussion of our delivery services, Makerspace, and the library of things coming to...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela about upcoming winter programs at the Lackawanna County Children's Library. These include movie nights, math programs for families, and a winter challenge. We hope you enjoy!   To listen...

Reach your goals with the help of these community resources. United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Education United Neighborhood Centers offers a free comprehensive Housing Counseling Program for community members who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or looking to...

The Cookbook Club at the Valley Community Library is back! Join us on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 P.M. beginning January 5. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the...