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RBDigital Transition to OverDrive/Libby | Lackawanna County Library System

The Lackawanna County Library System will be moving our digital ebooks and audiobooks from RBdigital to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection on October 7th. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all...

Wednesday Movie Matinees Are Back at Scranton Public Library in October | Albright Memorial Library

Wednesday Movie Matinees at Scranton Public Library will return, in a socially distanced way, starting Wednesday, October 7th at 2 PM with a free screening of the 2019 Oscar-nominated film Little Women. Also screening this month will be: Wednesday,...

Bookmobile Off the Road Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 | Bookmobile

The Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be off the road for maintenance Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1. Community visits scheduled on these dates will be canceled. The Bookmobile will be visiting these locations at a later date in October....

“Voting: A Look to the Past, A Hope for the Future” Video Series | Abington Community Library

Over the next six weeks, join us as we welcome special community members who will share about the history of women's suffrage. This series is made possible by a generous grant from The American Library Association (ALA) and the Women’s...

Scranton Reads Announces Book Selection & New Date | Albright Memorial Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 SCRANTON - Scranton Reads: One City, One Book, a joint venture of the City of Scranton and the Scranton Public Library is proud to announce its next book selection, Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless...

Special Teen Program This Week: “In the Kitchen with Chef Ryan Von Smith” | Abington Community Library

Teens have the chance to learn from renowned chef, Ryan Von Smith, this week via Zoom! He will instruct teens how to make shrimp alfredo LIVE.* Teens interested still have time to register and can do so by emailing Renee...

Dr. Dipti Pancholy, MD FACP Presents, “What is Your Why?” | Abington Community Library

September 24 In honor of Women in Medicine month, Dipti Pancholy MD FACP will be presenting Leadership Skills: What is your ‘Why’? on September 24 at 7 pm via Zoom. This presentation will address practical tips for developing and improving leadership skills with...

Outside Event – Storywalk(R): “Around the Pond” | Carbondale Public Library

Get outside and moving while reading a book. Pages from “Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?” by Lindsay Barrett George will be placed around the walking loop at the YMCA Community Park. Take a stroll and read the story as...

Online videos for all ages | Abington Community Library

Yes, we know you're missing in-person programs at the library, but until those resume, we've got you covered! The Abington Community Library is posting videos on their facebook pages for storytimes, workshops, book talks, community helpers, food fun and more...

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Lackawanna County Library System

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year between September 15th and October 15th. It celebrates the histories, cultures and influences of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The library has books,...