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On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess conclude the two part series exploring the history of the stained glass windows at the Albright Memorial Library. The discussion includes information about groileresque bindings, Catherine de Medici, and...

LIBROS EN ESPANOL! Para atender mejor las diversas necesidades de los usuarios de nuestra biblioteca, la Biblioteca Pública de Scranton acaba de agregar una amplia colección de libros en español a la colección en circulación. Esta nueva colección incluye novelas...

Celebrate your hard work in SummerQuest with a drop-in party! Stop by anytime on Friday August 13 between 2-4 pm and pick up an ice cream cup and activity kit. Enter to win a prize in our raffle; winners will...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the stained glass windows of the Albright Memorial Library. We discuss the history of the windows and the bookbindings reproduced as the designs. This episode includes a look...

There's still time to participate in our virtual Battle of the Books this summer. Students in grades 4th-12th graders are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books until August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for...

Are you an armchair sleuth? If so, we need your help to solve an inscrutable murder. Try your hand at this cryptic puzzle by following our weekly clue releases on Facebook and searching for more hints on the grounds of...

Have you heard of the Lackawanna County Library System's newest online service? Check out Brainfuse JobNow™ for support for every step of the job search process. Services through JobNow™ include live interview coaching, resume-building tools, varied career resources to help...

It's the dog days of summer! This month, libraries in Lackawanna county are promoting community donations to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Items requested will go directly to support the mission of the Shelter and give aid and comfort to the...

The Abington Community Library is excited to announce a brand new collection: Video Games! The video game collection is shelved alongside the DVD and Blu-Rays. We currently have PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One titles. Highlighted titles...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Brittany discuss the establishment of the Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore. Topics covered include the Children's Library's origin as a Christian Science Church, the need for the...