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Order Online, Pickup Outside With coronavirus cases on the increase and states across the country tightening restrictions on indoor activities, several Lackawanna County libraries have announced limits in their services. After being closed all last week, the Carbondale Public Library...

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar or December 8th in Japan.  Bodhi Day celebrates the day the historical buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.  Bodhi day is...

The computer lab's online schedule this week is: Monday - Word Tuesday - Excel Wednesday - Game Night Thursday - PowerPoint All sessions are held from 7-8PM and are free! Looking for one on one assistance? We offer Zoom virtual...

Winter Loan Bundles @ The Albright Memorial Library We know that snowy weather and other concerns may prevent you from visiting the library in the next few weeks. The Scranton Public Library is now offering a Winter Loan Program at...

2020 Special Basket Raffle featuring vendors from our DOROTHY BOCCELLA HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE December Featured Vendor: Handmade by Holly (Holly McDonnell) We are grateful to our December vendor - Handmade by Holly - for her generous raffle basket donation. Her basket contains an array of handcrafted,...

Download Books, Stream Movies As COVID-19 continues to plague the land and many people still isolate to avoid illness, the Lackawanna County Library System offers services that can be enjoyed without leaving home. If you are spending more time at...

Data Axle, formerly known as ReferenceUSA, has reported intermittent connection issues for users using the Google Chrome browser.  While technicians at Data Axle work on the issue, they recommend using any of the other internet browsers, for example, Firefox, Microsoft...

The Abington Community Library is proud to present "Beautiful China: Cultural Presentation" this Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 PM on Zoom. Join local artist Leela Baikadi as she shares about her photographs, trip, and cultural nuances of China. Her photographs...

December is a time for celebration for many cultures and religious groups. The staff at the Scranton Public Library will be sharing stories celebrating Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Eastern Orthodox Christmas. All stories will be prerecorded...

For the safety and protection of our staff and community the Carbondale Public Library will be closed through Saturday, December 5th.  We will reopen on Monday, December 7th with curbside delivery only. This decision directly relates to the current, consistent increase...