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Bring in your gently used puzzles to the Valley Community Library. You will receive a ticket to the Puzzle Swap on January 25th between 5:30-6:30 p.m. With your ticket, you may take as many puzzles as you donated.

The Lackawanna County Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

With the New Year in full swing, look to the Library to keep to keep on track with your plans and achieving your goals. Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to save money, get healthier, or dedicate more time to...

January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday first observed in 1971 and made a federal holiday in 1986. Celebrated on the third Monday of January, the observance honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...

This month, the Lackawanna County Library System will be accepting donations for the NEPA Youth Shelter. This organization provides emergency shelter and related services for young adults ages 14 through graduation in Northeast Pennsylvania, including essentials such as food, clothing,...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Mary Garm, who is the director of the Lackawanna County Library System. Topics discussed include Mary's career in libraries, involvement with the Pennsylvania Library Association, work as chair of the...

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate...

Set a course to the Library for reading, activities, and events during our Winter Challenge! The Lackawanna County Library System will present an all-ages Winter Challenge beginning on January 16, 2024 and ending on February 24, 2024. Patrons are invited...

Dr. Larry Cook will discuss the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter as well as his personal friendship with the former First Lady and her husband President Jimmy Carter. Along with the presentation, there will be a display of Rosalynn...

The Lackawanna County Library Board will hold its regular business meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6 PM. Guests are invited to attend virtually. Agenda Zoom Link