About Scranton Public Library

Mission

The Scranton Public Library enhances our community by fostering and supporting individual aspirations toward life-long learning, entertainment, and self-fulfillment for all. This is accomplished through free access, wherever it is needed, to a broad collection of resources in currently used formats, courteous and knowledgeable staff, and activities designed to satisfy the informational, educational, recreational, and personal needs of everyone in our ever-changing and diverse environment.

Book Donations

We happily accept your gently used books.  Donations of small amounts (a bag or two) can be dropped at the circulation desk any time during library hours.

We can accept larger donations during the following hours:

Tuesday: 4:00 PM-7:30 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Please ring the bell on the side of the building or call the Circulation Desk when you arrive during the above hours. Staff at the desk will notify maintenance that you are waiting outside and will assist you.

We do not accept:

• Textbooks
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• Readers Digest Abridged Books
• Damaged or Moldy Materials

History

The Lackawanna County Children’s Library is the only free-standing “for children only” library in the Commonwealth. Originally a Christian Science Church, the Children’s Library was acquired by the Lackawanna County Library System in 1985. After interior renovations, the library opened its doors on December 13, 1987.

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