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Scranton Libraries Closed 1-25-2026

News Category: Children’s Library

Scranton Libraries Closed 1-25-2026

The Scranton Public Library will be CLOSED today, Sunday, January 25 due to winter weather conditions.
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Part-Time Circulation Clerk Job Opening

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Circulation Clerk. To apply for the position, please print the attached application and return to any Scranton Public Library location or email the application or resume to Laura Hendricks at Lhendricks@albright.org....
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Pajama Drive with Friends of the Poor

During the month of November, the Scranton Public Library is partnering with Friends of the Poor for a collection that benefits the local community. Through November 30, we are accepting donations of the following items: Pajamas Slippers Bathrobes Fuzzy socks...
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Mini Masterpieces For Teens is Back!

Calling all teens!  Visit your local library this summer to participate in an exciting countywide program where you can create a mini masterpiece. Your artwork will be showcased at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art in September! Don't miss...
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Swingin’ on Vine is Back for it’s 13th year!

Swingin’ On Vine for the Albright Memorial Library is a block party fundraiser that takes place in front of the Library on the 500 block on Vine St. in downtown Scranton. This year’s event is on Friday, June 7, 2024...
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Phone System Upgrade for Scranton Public Library, Jan. 10

On Wednesday, January 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM, the Scranton Public Library will be upgrading their phone system. Patrons may experience intermittent downtime when calling the Scranton Public Library's main number 570-348-3000. Callers may also be directed immediately...
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Part-Time Position Available at Scranton Public Library

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate...
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Sunday with Friends: Balloonity, Twisted Acts of Kindness

BALLOONITY: Twisted Acts of Kindness, is an uplifting performance about Unity, Friendship, and Kindness, using sculptures created by master balloon twister, The Sorcerer of Smiles, Mark Ghia. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. Sunday, June 11...
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Conan Doyle for the Defense, Part I [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox. Oscar Slater was falsely accused and sentenced to hard labor in prison for the murder of Marion Gilchrist. Arthur Conan...
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Sundays with Friends proudly presents The Mouse on the Moon!

The Sundays with Friends Events Series proudly presents the Robert Rogers Puppet Company performance of                 The Mouse on the Moon! Winnie Mouse wants to visit the moon.  But how?  Every night, she gazes...
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