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Join the Abington Community Library and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as we delve into the low maintenance technique for starting plants, Winter Seed Sowing. Learn about this economical way to start perennials, annuals, and native plants for your...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Tina regarding the new services offered by the Scranton Public Library during the past year. It includes discussion of our delivery services, Makerspace, and the library of things coming to...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela about upcoming winter programs at the Lackawanna County Children's Library. These include movie nights, math programs for families, and a winter challenge. We hope you enjoy!   To listen...

Reach your goals with the help of these community resources. United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Education United Neighborhood Centers offers a free comprehensive Housing Counseling Program for community members who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or looking to...

The Cookbook Club at the Valley Community Library is back! Join us on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 P.M. beginning January 5. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the...

Compassionate Friends Worldwide holds a worldwide candle lighting memorial service to unite family and friends to commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon. A local event will be held at Abington Community Library hosted by Deede...

Track your child's 1,000 books before Kindergarten using Beanstack! Use the app to easily scan book barcodes and log the minutes read. You can also use Beanstack to keep track of your child's favorite books! Simply create a free account...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa discuss "This is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch" by Tabitha Carvan. The book is about finding joy in something and rediscovering hobbies as adults. Throughout the episode we...

Scranton Area Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Scranton Public Library to help create Teen Learning Lounge Scranton, PA – The Scranton Public Library celebrates the creation of the Teen Learning Lounge, a new space for teens, with a grand...

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the Children's Library with a public performance of their acclaimed show Holidays Around the World. Tis the season for hilarity! When the tour guides for...