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SummerQuest, a dynamic summer challenge for all ages, begins this summer on June 20, 2022. Register on Beanstack at www.lclshome.beanstack.org or through the app. Use your favorite device to track your progress and earn digital badges as you go! If...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss the novel Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. Alyssa explains Christie's interest in archeology and experiences in the Middle East before Briana provides a literary analysis of...

June has just begun and with the beginning of Pride month in mind, we would like to make recommendations of a few books and films to showcase the remarkable work that has come from the LGBTQIA+ community over the years....

Scranton Public Library will be offering three free screenings of the WWII documentary The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel.  The screenings will all be held in the Henkelman Room, located on the 2nd floor of Scranton Public Library. A reluctant...

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available to families in Lackawanna County thanks to Leadership Lackawanna and United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties! Register online here for this free program for children ages 0-5! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a...

During the month of June, the Lackawanna County Library System presents a special Pride Month challenge for all ages. To participate, log-in to your account at www.lclshome.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack App. Then, register for the challenge and start earning...

For the month of June, Lackawanna County Libraries are collecting items for the Women's Resource Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Women's Resource Center is requesting new items only: *Towels *Women's pajamas *Women's socks *Hair Care Items *Period Products *Gift cards...

Visit the Library during June to view paintings on display in the exhibit, Pride, by Sachiko. Sachiko is a Queer Asian-American abstract artist living in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They use their art to share their perspective as a way to find...

Join Scranton Times and People Magazine featured genealogist Eric Schubert for a virtual program with the Abington Community Library. Eric will highlight the ways genealogy research methods have changed over the years. He will also discuss why and how DNA...

Join Scranton Times’ featured reenactor and authentic military uniform recreator, James McKane at The Abington Community Library on Wednesday, June 8th from 6 to 7 PM. James will be speaking about his work in the reenactment community as a member...