Luzerne County Library System

Luzerne County Library System
Scope Luzerne County
Established 1986
Location Osterhout Free Library
71 S. Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Access and use
Population served 320,000
Other information
Director Richard C. Miller
Website http://luzernelibraries.org
References: [1][2][3]
Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre

The Luzerne County Library System (LCLS) is an organization that administers ten libraries in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.[1] Founded in 1986, it is headquartered at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[1][4] Along with hosting various permanent and temporary collections of books and media, the member libraries provide various services and activities.

Description

Founded in 1986, the Luzerne County Library System (LCLS) is an organization that administers ten libraries in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.[1] It is headquartered at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[1][4] A library card from any member library allows patrons to borrow books and media from one library and return it to another.[5]

Libraries

The library system comprises[6]

Collections

Along with permanent collections that include microfilm of old newspapers,[9] the libraries host various temporary collections of art or memorabilia.[10][11][12]

Services

The system has hosted lecture series about the history of the region it serves.[13][14] It has activities for children,[15][10][16][17][18] an annual Summer reading program,[19][20][21] and an annual book sale at the Osterhout Free Library.[22] The Osterhout has an immigration resource center, partially funded by grants.[23] Some activities aimed at adults have included adult coloring books.[24][25][26]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "About the Luzerne County Library System". www.luzernelibraries.org. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  2. ↑ "Luzerne County Library System announces Board of Directors". Times Leader. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  3. ↑ "Luzerne County Library System". Pa211.communityos.org. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  4. 1 2 "Luzerne County : Library Locations". www.luzernecounty.org. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  5. ↑ "Library Services | Luzerne County Library System". www.luzernelibraries.org. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  6. ↑ "Member Libraries | Luzerne County Library System". www.luzernelibraries.org. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  7. ↑ "Back Mountain Memorial Library offers more than just books – Dallas Post | Dallas Post". Mydallaspost.com. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  8. ↑ "Navient Foundation contributes $10,000 to Osterhout Free Library to support literacy skills for Luzerne County families Nasdaq:NAVI". Globenewswire.com. 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  9. ↑ "Out on a limb: Thanksgiving football tradition preserved at local libraries". Times Leader. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  10. 1 2 "Back Mountain Memorial Library announce Winter/Spring story times – Dallas Post | Dallas Post". Mydallaspost.com. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  11. ↑ "Harveys Lake memorabilia collection displayed at Back Mountain Memorial Library – Dallas Post | Dallas Post". Mydallaspost.com. 2017-10-31. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  12. ↑ "Brooke Lamberti displays drawings at Back Mountain Memorial Library – Dallas Post | Dallas Post". Mydallaspost.com. 2017-12-26. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  13. ↑ Leonarda Bilbow, Community News Editor (2016-03-27). "Local history: the next generation – Arts & Living – Citizens' Voice". Citizensvoice.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  14. ↑ "Luzerne County Library System kicking off Civil War lectures". Times Leader. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  15. ↑ "Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre hosts pumpkin decorating event". Times Leader. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  16. ↑ "Back Mountain Memorial Library hosts Circuits, Sinterklaas and Dreidels event – Dallas Post | Dallas Post". Mydallaspost.com. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  17. ↑ "Luzerne County hometowns, Kingston: The book on this borough? Libraries, home rule". Times Leader. 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  18. ↑ "Stamp club scares up a good time at Hoyt Library". Times Leader. 2016-10-15. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  19. ↑ "Senator John Yudichak and Family Donate to Luzerne County Library System – The Luzerne Foundation". Luzfdn.org. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  20. ↑ "Event at Pittston Memorial Library allows youngsters to read to animals". Times Leader. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  21. ↑ "Pittston Memorial Library starts new Fangirls Fan Club where teens can channel their 'inner nerd'". Times Leader. 2016-01-03. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  22. ↑ "Tome raiders welcome: Osterhout Free Library running annual used book sale". Times Leader. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  23. ↑ By Steve Mocarsky (2018-01-22). "Osterhout Free Library provides resources for immigrant community – News – Citizens' Voice". Citizensvoice.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  24. ↑ "Adult coloring books are a hit, and Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock and Pittston Memorial Library are making the activity a social experience". Times Leader. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  25. ↑ "Pittston Memorial Library holds 1980s-themed coloring event Monday – The Sunday Dispatch | The Sunday Dispatch". Psdispatch.com. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  26. ↑ "Pittston Memorial Library celebrates National Coloring Book Day for children, adults – The Sunday Dispatch | The Sunday Dispatch". Psdispatch.com. 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2018-02-05.

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