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On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the stained glass windows of the Albright Memorial Library. We discuss the history of the windows and the bookbindings reproduced as the designs. This episode includes a look...

It is with mixed emotions that the North Pocono Public Library Board of Trustees accepts the resignation of our Vice President, Mary Rable. We will miss her dearly, but we are full of hope and well-wishes as she joins the...

There's still time to participate in our virtual Battle of the Books this summer. Students in grades 4th-12th graders are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books until August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for...

Are you an armchair sleuth? If so, we need your help to solve an inscrutable murder. Try your hand at this cryptic puzzle by following our weekly clue releases on Facebook and searching for more hints on the grounds of...

Have you heard of the Lackawanna County Library System's newest online service? Check out Brainfuse JobNow™ for support for every step of the job search process. Services through JobNow™ include live interview coaching, resume-building tools, varied career resources to help...

It's the dog days of summer! This month, libraries in Lackawanna county are promoting community donations to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Items requested will go directly to support the mission of the Shelter and give aid and comfort to the...

The Abington Community Library is excited to announce a brand new collection: Video Games! The video game collection is shelved alongside the DVD and Blu-Rays. We currently have PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One titles. Highlighted titles...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Brittany discuss the establishment of the Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore. Topics covered include the Children's Library's origin as a Christian Science Church, the need for the...

Our special summer series for kids, "Community Tales," has been a hit so far! We have been thrilled to welcome speakers for the first three weeks to share their experiences with various character qualities. For the first week, Library Teen...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the first staff at the Albright Memorial Library. After this, they discuss the history of the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library. Topics discussed will include images of the...