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PA One Book: Saturday by Oge Mora | Children's Library

In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong–ruining […]

Novel Thoughts: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen | Children's Library

Designed to engage children in grades 3-6, Novel Thoughts introduces a variety of literature and involves children in activities that coincide with each session provided. We carefully select from classic […]

Second Sunday with Friends: Explore Predators- Now Unlimited Seating! | Children's Library

The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den will bring along some of their sharp-toothed residents! Meet live apex reptiles, and discover how these large reptiles hunt and capture prey in […]

Little Builder’s Party! at the Children’s Library | Children's Library

Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. The Little Builders will use a variety of age appropriate block and manipulatives to design, create, […]

Scranton Locations Closed 1/9 due to weather conditions. | Albright Memorial Library

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Library Express are all closed today, Sunday, January 9th due to the weather conditions.

Meet Mrs. Orpington, the Christmas Chicken | Children's Library

Join Ms. O’Handley and her pet chicken, Mrs. Orpington, for some holiday fun! Children will create wooden chicken ornaments for their Christmas trees! For children of all ages. Event space […]

Story Time Canceled for Saturday | Children's Library

Story Time has been canceled for Saturday, December 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience.  

Program canceled for Wednesday, October 27 | Children's Library

October 27th- Stories with Cal & Newbery has been canceled for this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience.  

Staff Ghost Stories (Tales from the Albright) | Albright Memorial Library

  On this week’s episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess, Laureen, and Alyssa discuss potential ghosts that haunt the Lackawanna County Children’s Library and the Albright Memorial Library. We […]

Novel Thoughts: Gina, the Girl who Broke the World! | Children's Library

Hilo’s back! Introducing an exciting, brand new epic story arc starring Gina in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, […]