Scranton Public Library locations closed until further notice

News Category: Children’s Library

Per a directive from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, all public libraries in Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice. This includes the Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Library Express, and Bookmobile. Items currently...

Employment Opportunity: Part Time Reference Clerk

There is a part-time Senior Library Clerk position available in the Reference Department at the Albright Memorial Library. The candidate must function well in a busy environment and enjoy working with the public. Candidate must be computer literate, Internet-savvy, and...

Albright and Children’s Library- Closed- March 5th

Due to security restrictions for President Trump’s visit to the Cultural Center on the evening of Thursday, March 5th, the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library will be closed on Thursday. Our Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, Library Express,...

African-American Contributions to Space

Journey from earth to space with the contributions of African-American men and women in NASA's space program. Join Rashida Lovely, educator, and her son, Dahon Lovely as they share their knowledge and appreciation of these pioneers of Science. Sponsored by...

Bus Trip to the University of Pennsylvania

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library are hosting a bus trip to the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The bus will leave from the Scranton Public Library at 8:00 am and depart from Philadelphia at 7:00...

Catch-Up Cursive to be rescheduled.

Due to illness, Catch-Up Cursive has been canceled for tonight, February 6th . New date to be announced. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Price Increase for Printing & Copying Starts February 18 at Scranton Public Library Branches

Due to rising costs, the Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, the Nancy Kay Holmes Library, and Library Express Bookstore will be increasing prices for printing and copying. Effective February 18, 2020, black & white printing will cost 15...

Tooth Fairy Day at the Children’s Library

Make a visit to Children's Library before the Super Bowl!!! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2020 AT 2 PM The Tooth Fairy is making her annual visit! Families will enjoy the extraordinary magic of Dr. Brian Kerr, the Magic Orthodontist, storytelling and...

Cabin Fever? Come Out to Play Mini Golf This Sunday!

Beat the winter blues while playing 18 holes of Mini-Golf among the bookshelves of the Albright Memorial Library and the Lackawanna County Children's Library this Sunday, January 26 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm! All ages are welcome to play,...

Beat the Winter Blues with the Scranton Public Library’s Mini Golf Event

The Scranton Public Library will hold its first Mini Golf fundraiser on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This family-friendly event will take place at the Albright Memorial Library on 500 Vine Street in Scranton...