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...

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...

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...

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...

This is George Sanderson (1847-1924). He donated the land on which the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch now stands. The land, prior to the library being built and opened in 1891, was a park. Please help us ensure that the vision...

This is the current entrance to the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch. Unless you are very spry and able-bodied, it is forbidding which is why we need your help to install a new entrance on the the south side of the...

Children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch were told about the plans to make the branch accessible to everyone and were asked to paint pictures of what the library means to them. This one is by Ava Milke 7-years-old and...

We are halfway to our $300,000 goal! You can help. [thermometer]

....and an architect with graphical skills can show us a glimpse into the Nancy Kay Holmes branch future. The fireplace is already there, but long hidden. You can donate here to make this a reality.

  The Reference Department of the Scranton Public Library has received copies of the Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Pennsylvania Freight Movement Plan.  These draft plans are available for public comment until October 19th.  We have comment cards that...