About Albright Memorial Library
Vision
The Scranton Public Library envisions a future in which everyone has free access to a diversity of resources needed to lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Mission
The Scranton Public Library strives to enhance the lives of all individuals by offering free access to materials and programs designed to satisfy the informational and recreational needs of our community.
Board
Current officers of the Board of Trustees of the Scranton Public Library are:
President: Mr. James Henkelman
Vice President: Sr. Ann Walsh, IHM
Treasurer: Mr. Joseph X. Garvey
Mailing Address:
Board of Trustees
c/o Scranton Public Library, 500 Vine St,
Scranton PA 18509
Contact
Library Director: Jack Finnerty 570-348-3013
jrf@albright.org
History
The Albright Memorial Library stands on the site of the Albright Family homestead. John J. Albright built the Library as his gift to the people of Scranton. Construction began in June 1891 and was completed in June 1893 at a cost of $125,000. The building is owned by the Scranton Public Library Authority, and operated by the Board of Trustees of the Scranton Public Library.
Book Donations
We happily accept your gently used books. Please call 570-348-3000 ext. 3022 to schedule a drop off.
We do not accept:
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Magazines
- Readers Digest Abridged Books
- Damaged or Moldy Materials
Employment Application
Online Application for the Scranton Public Library
Printable Application for the Scranton Public Library
Patron Behavior Policy
Welcome to the Albright Memorial Library
We look forward to providing you with the best library service possible. In return, we ask only that you treat the Library, its contents, the staff, and other patrons with respect. Failure to do so may result in denial of service, suspension of privileges, or expulsion.
Please observe the following rules of behavior:
- Physical, sexual, and verbal harassment of staff, and/or other library patrons is prohibited.
- Excessive noise and disruptive behavior is prohibited.
- Alcohol and/or other drugs may not be brought on the premises.
- Smoking, including vaping, is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the Library grounds. Other forms of tobacco use are similarly prohibited.
- Food is not permitted. Beverages in covered containers are permitted in designated areas only.
- Use of obscene language is prohibited.
- Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Petitioning, soliciting or selling merchandise is prohibited.
- Garbage bags are not permitted in the Library. Knapsacks, duffel bags, suitcases, etc. left unattended are subject to removal and disposal.
- Animals other than non-disruptive trained service animals are not permitted.
Approved by the Library Board of Trustees, June 2015
