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While we are closed due to the Pennsylvania Department of Education instruction, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, we hope you will join us virtually for some of...

The Governor has ordered all public libraries in Pennsylvania to close until further notice. Our website is still open and will remain so with updates and online services. If you have material from the library, please hold on to it....

CDC & State Health Department Sites Are Worth a Look The message from health professionals right now is that we take every precaution to protect ourselves and our families and do what we can to prevent the spread of the...

No Late Fees Will Be Imposed If you have books from the library that are due back soon, relax. All due dates have been pushed forward to March 30. There will be no late fees imposed on books with due...

The Carbondale Public Library will be closed from Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28th. Please see below for more information from the Lackawanna County Library System. We will update you with more details as we know more regarding library...

The Abington Community Library will close as of 9PM Friday, March 13 and remain closed through Sunday, March 29. Please see below for more information from the Lackawanna County Library System. We will update you with more details as we...

We have just learned that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has instructed public libraries to remain closed from Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 29, as part of the ongoing effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, also known...

Dear Patrons of Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale Public Library (CPL) is making every effort to provide a safe space for our staff and patrons. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending social distancing (keeping six feet...

The Abington Community Library is taking precautionary measures and keeping with CDC and Governor Wolf’s recommendations (social distancing, limiting gatherings, etc), by cancelling all programs and meetings from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20. The Library is currently operating...

The Carbondale Public Library is looking for old yearbooks to expand its Local History Collection. If you have yearbooks from any of the schools in the Greater Carbondale Area, please consider donating them to the library.  If desired, the library...