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  After the success of last year’s event, the Library will be hosting another Native American Mini Pow Wow this summer on Wednesday, June 22, from 4-7PM. This event will feature traditional Aztec dancers, the Salinas Family, award-winning hoop dancer...

Thank you to everyone that came out last week to the 4th Annual Wine & Cheese Gathering! This wonderful event is made possible by our communities support and from the support from many local businesses. We hope that you enjoyed...

Summer reading for all ages is just a few days away. Join in the fun with special events, programs, classes, activities, chance raffles, and more. Stop by the library for details on each reading program. Children will "Get on your...

Tuesday, July 19th/ 7 P.M. / Scranton Cultural Center Due to overwhelming response, there are currently no tickets available online, but you can add your name to a waiting list in the event that tickets become available.  Piper Kerman, who...

The Third Grade Battle of the Books 2016 will be held on July 28 at 5PM. The Battle is open to kids going into 3rd grade. Teams of 3 - 5 kids compete with other teams about knowledge of 3...

The Forever Young  Kids' Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Township (near Clarks Summit State Hospital). Registration/check-in will begin at 8 AM and fishing will take place from 9 AM to...

There is still time to register for the Social Security & You event! Speakers from the Social Security Office will be at the Scranton Public Library to speak about retirement planning and setting up an online Social Security account on June 9th...

The TV series, "Orange is the New Black," is, as one always hears, "Not as good as the book." The series has gone off on a lot of tangents because it is, after all, made for TV. One Tuesday, July...

Sign Up for Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Programs at the Library help children maintain their educational progress during the break from school, but they also offer fun activities throughout the community. When they sign up for Summer Reading, your...

     Prepare to be dazzled as juggler, Rob Smith flawlessly juggles five balls, clubs, fire torches, and rings, not to mention flying knives with razor sharp accuracy, and a chainsaw! Rob kicks off our summer for the seventh year...