The Taylor Community Library is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to all patrons. This is accomplished through their mission statement which is:
The Taylor Community Library enhances the community by supporting all individuals in their pursuit of knowledge, education, and recreation. This is achieved through free access to a vast collection of resources which are available in a variety of formats, staff assistance, and a range of programs and events tailored to meet the diverse needs of out ever-evolving society.
President: Heather DeNinno
Vice President: Kerri Millon
Treasurer: Kristie Ceruti
Secretary: Lori McCullon
MaryAnn Manning
Kristen Minella
Kristie Englehardt
Leslie Derenick
Caryn Emiliani
Director, Jeanie Sluck, jeanie@albright.org
Adult Services, Loriann Zelinski, lzelinski@albright.org
Teen Services, Loriann Zelinski, lzelinski@albright.org
Children’s Librarian, Mary Wickizer, mwickizer@albright.org
Principle Clerk, Janet Pritchyk, jpritchyk@albright.org
Inter-Library Loan, Barbara Lewis, blewis@albright.org
The library was founded on March 17, 1953, by a group of dedicated citizens in the Borough of Taylor. Through various fundraisers and hard work, they raised the necessary funds to acquire materials and furniture. The borough generously provided space for the library in a room within the Borough Building.
Tragedy struck in 1972 when a fire destroyed the Borough Building, along with the police station and the library. However, thanks to the community’s determination and resilience, the library was soon reopened. For many years, it lacked a permanent location until 1980, when the borough constructed a dedicated library facility.
In 1982, following a tax referendum in Lackawanna County, the library became a member of the Lackawanna County Library System. Since then, it has experienced significant growth and eventually outgrew its original Union Street location. In 2006, the library proudly opened its newly constructed building at 710 S. Main Street.
