Dear Patrons, Due to the ongoing and projected surge in COVID-19 cases, the Lackawanna County Children's Library will, effective on Monday, December 14, begin limiting in-person services.  The limitations will stay in effect through January 2, 2021 at which time...

December is a time for celebration for many cultures and religious groups. The staff at the Scranton Public Library will be sharing stories celebrating Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Eastern Orthodox Christmas. All stories will be prerecorded...

Join the Albright Memorial Library for an educational session on how to use the new Pennsylvania insurance marketplace, Pennie.  Zachary Sherman, Pennie’s Executive Director, will be guiding attendees in this virtual educational session related to health insurance, dental insurance, the...

Library Express Bookstore will open at 9:00 am on Friday, November 27. Find deals on new and used books, literary gifts, mugs, tote bags, calendars, journals, and novelty stocking stuffers! Stay tuned for information on special Black Friday deals at...

The Scranton Public Library is seeking applications for a Van Driver. Position:  Van Driver Type:  Full Time Location:  Scranton Public Library Position Description JOB TITLE: Van Driver DEPARTMENT: District Library Center CLASSIFICATION: D REPORT TO: District Consultant STATUS: Full Time - 35 hours...

Today, November 17th, we learned that one of our staff was in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The contact did not occur in the library. We are therefore temporarily closing Library Express for deep-cleaning. When we...

Scranton School District Proposed Budget is available for review. Click to download the proposed

In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, the Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Children's Library will be closed. Library Express will be open from 11 am to 7 pm.  

Join us as we talk about Patricia Polacco's book, Just Plain Fancy. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One...

Trick-or-Treat at the Children's Library! Also stop by the Albright Library to show off your costumes for another treat! Drop-by in costume for a grab-&-go treat! 1-3 PM     All Ages No Contact | Free | Masks are required    ...