Parks & Recreation Month
July is Parks and Recreation Month! Do you know which local park is closest to you? Take some time to go outdoors and explore our area’s parks! Family Park Activities Go for a walk, hike, or bike at a new...
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Tales from the Albright: Episode 2: The Olmsted Garden
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess, the Director of Community Engagement, discuss the original landscape plan designed by Frederick Law Olmsted for the Albright Memorial Library. They cover the importance of Frederick Law Olmsted, changes...
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A Novel Thoughts ZOOM author chat with Jen Calonita
Meet New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jen Calonita! Over the last fifteen-plus years, Jen has written more than two dozen books about young Hollywood celebrities, kids at sleepaway camp, a girl on the road with her favorite...
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Novel Thoughts: Royal Academy Rebels – Outlaws by Jen Calonita
The mixed-up fairytale fun continues in Book Two of the hilarious Royal Academy Rebels as Devin and her friends contend with their banishment from Royal Academy and come up with a plan to take the evil Headmistress Olivina. Things are...
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New Podcast: Tales from the Albright
The links to listen to all of the episodes available please use one of the following links: Apple Podcasts | Google | Soundcloud | Spotify The Scranton Public Library is excited to announce that the first episode of our...
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July is National Ice Cream Month
There’s no better sweet treat on a hot summer’s day than ice cream! From soft serve to hard ice cream, flavors like vanilla to rocky road, there are endless possibilities to make this dessert your very own. Check out these...
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Explore the Deep, Blue Sea
Dive into great books and movies this summer all about marine life! This year’s SummerQuest theme is Tails and Tales. How many sea creatures do you know that have tails (or fins)? Story Time Books for Kids How to Hide...
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July Community Collection: Local Food Banks
For those experiencing food insecurity, food banks offer support and critically needed supplies. The last few months have been a reminder of just how vital these services and organizations are to people in our area. With the economic impact of...
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Tales from the Albright: A Podcast
Starting on July 8th, 2021, Tales from the Albright will be a weekly podcast produced by the Scranton Public Library! It will cover the history of the library, present day topics, and interesting stories found within our collection. Please keep...
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Battle of the Books Returns!
This summer, teens in grades 4-12 who are ready to flex their literary muscles are invited to participate in a virtual Battle of the Books beginning July 1 to August 13. To register, visit lclshome.beanstack.org. Earn badges for reading selected...
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