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  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jeanie Sluck from the Taylor Community Library joins Alyssa to discuss the Hyde Park Branch Library. They discuss Jeanie's time working at the Hyde Park Branch, how the branch was started,...

Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM for some outdoor games at the Abington Community Library. We will be playing Jenga, Yahtzee and more using giant pieces! If you're unfamiliar with any of the games please still join us and we...

There's still time and space to join the Abington Community Library program for adults this Thursday, September 16 at 6 pm. We'll be tapping into those back-to-school vibes as we put together our personal visions for the fall and into...

Are you community-minded and looking for a way to help? The Valley Community Library in Peckville is looking for volunteers to join its Fundraising Committee. There are many ways to help so if fundraising isn’t normally your “thing,” don’t let...

We are back with an all new series of episodes! On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Scott discuss the Silkman House, which would become the Providence Branch of the Scranton Public Library. The topics in this...

Good news for current library card holders; fines that have accrued from materials being returned late will be forgiven by the library system during September. This amnesty program aims to bring back library patrons who have not visited in a...

Imagine this: you’re watching a morning news show and they mention the latest hot book. You open up the new LCLS2Go app on your phone and place a hold on the book. Done! This scenario is now a reality as...

Patrons are invited to bring their laptops, tablets, and smartphones to receive personalized assistance and have their tech questions answered. Assistance is available for PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Kindle devices. Assistance will be offered Monday/Wednesday from 5-7 P.M. and...

Due to inclement weather and flooding in our area, the Abington Community Library will be closing at 7:00PM today, Wednesday, September 1st. Please drive safely if you must go out on the roads today.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don’t have a card or know someone who might need a card, now’s the time. Here are just a few of the benefits of a library card: There are 11 libraries in...