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Trying to keep up a steady work schedule while surrounded by the distractions of home-life can be a struggle.  If you need help staying motivated and keeping deadlines while working from home, here are a few tips that might help....

Starting today, the Scranton Public Library will have a staff member on call to help answer your questions from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Just call our main line (570) 348-3000 and we will answer your questions....

Explore our beautiful National Parks from home. Take a narrated tour with Google Arts & Culture of 5 National Parks around the United States. Kenai Fjords, Alaska Hawai'i Volcanoes, Hawaii Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico Bryce Canyon, Utah Dry Tortugas, Florida...

New Movie Collection Goes Live Just in time to serve movie lovers who are locked out of theaters by covid 19, the Lackawanna County Library System announces Kanopy, a movie streaming service that’s free with a Library Card. Providing what it calls...

As we all continue to navigate these uncertain times, we hope you will continue to support our small local businesses. Many of these businesses have donated to the Library in the past, whether for Tasting By the Book, Dorothy Boccella...

While our doors may be physically closed, we are excited to connect with you online. Several libraries in our system are offering virtual programming on their social media platforms. Connect with your favorite library staff here! Abington Community Library //...

Remember that in responding to the census, your data and privacy are protected. https://www.pa.gov/census/privacy-security/

Genealogy is a great way to learn more about your family and history at the same time. The library have two genealogy tools that can be used remotely during our closure. Ancestry Search your family history with a large variety...

Per a directive from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, all public libraries in Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice. This includes the Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Library Express, and Bookmobile. Items currently...

Keeping in touch with family and friends has been made difficult by Covid-19, but there are several ways technology can help you see and hear people. This post will introduce you to some of these new methods.   FaceTime FaceTime...