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Scranton’s Pop-Up Library

Let the Library Come to You! The Scranton Public Library will be visiting three locations in Scranton with our Pop-Up Library! Locations & Dates: Scranton Co-Op Farmer's Market: 12-3 PM; every Wednesday, July through October 3 Citizens Savings Bank (Wyoming...
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Happy Anniversary!

On this day in 1893, the Scranton Public Library opened the Albright Memorial Library building.  In celebration of our 125th Anniversary please enjoy a reading of the letter John. J. Albright wrote to the  Scranton Board of Trade by Scranton...
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Celebrate the Albright Memorial Library’s 125th anniversary during Swingin’ on Vine!

Celebrate the Albright Memorial Library’s 125th anniversary during Swingin’ on Vine! May 25th from 5 to 8 pm Mark your calendars and save the date! The Scranton Public Library’s annual Swingin’ on Vine block party and fundraiser will be on...
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Tickets Still Available! Friends of SPL Annual Bus Trip April 28

Deadline Extended to April 10! Bibliophiles and history-lovers rejoice! This year, the Friends of the Library will be visiting the Lehigh University Library and Moravian Museum. The bus will leave from the Scranton Public Library at 8:00 AM. Guests will...
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President’s Day Holiday Hours

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library and Nancy Holmes Branch Library will be closed on Monday, February 19th for President's Day. Library Express will be open from 10 am to 8 pm.
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We Have Tax Forms!

We have received some tax forms that are on display in the lobby of the Lackawanna County Children's Library. These include the PA 40 form and instructions, PA Rent Rebate Form, Form 1040 and its instruction booklet and Form 1040EZ. ...
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Scranton Libraries Closed on Wed. Feb. 7th

The Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes, Library Express and Albright services in the Children’s Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 7th due to the weather conditions
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Math and Science Summer Challenge!

Summer is here! Looking for a fun way to challenge your Math and Science skills over the summer vacation?  Try out Tutor.com's Math Summer Challenges or try your hand at their Summer Science activities!   You can get additional practice...
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Friends of the Scranton Public Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a used book sale, beginning Tuesday, June 6 through Sunday, June 11. The sale will take place outside of Crunch Fitness at the Marketplace at Steamtown. It is handicapped accessible. The...
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Thank you!

On behalf of the Swingin' on Vine Planning Committee and the Scranton Public Library family, we'd like thank everyone who was able to join us for our annual Swingin' On Vine Fundraiser on Friday, May 26th. The event was a...
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