News Category: Children’s Library

James D. Hill 5K to Benefit the Scranton Public Library

The James D. Hill 5K Run to Read will take place on Saturday, August 3 starting at 9:00 am at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Olive Street in Scranton. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit...

Second Sunday with Friends: Rob Smith, Juggler Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library

Magic and Ice Cream!!!!! What can be better at the library! Prepare to be dazzled! Juggler, Rob Smith, will flawlessly juggle five balls, clubs, fire torches,and rings, not to mention flying knives and a chainsaw! All with razor-sharp accuracy! After...

Second Sunday with Friends: Out of this World Magic Show with Steve Woyce

Get ready to Blast Off with Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce for “The Out of This World Magic Show” for Summer 2019. Audience volunteers will help Steve make the Moon Disappear, meet a forgetful librarian from a distant planet,...

Chem4Kids @ the Lackawanna County Children’s Library

Learn how to be a scientist with the chemistry students from the University of Scranton. This chemistry program is designed for children in grades 2-6. The instructors will introduce basic concepts of chemistry in a fun, non-threatening way. You will be...

Albright and Children’s Library- Internet and Phone Service Interuption

The Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's library will be experiencing an internet and telephone service interruption on Thursday, March 21st in the morning. Other Lackawanna County Library System libraries will not be impacted. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Family Story Time

Due to the weather, Family Story Time at 6 PM has been cancelled. Stay safe everyone!

Tween Open Mic Night Postponed

It's been decided to postpone Open Mic Night until the late spring. See you then!

Lackawanna County Children’s Library Closing Feb. 15 – Feb. 27

The Lackawanna County Children’s Library will be closing on Friday, February 15, 2019 to restore and treat the hardwood flooring along with the customized artwork depicting Scranton landmarks. We expect the Children’s Library to remain closed through February 27, 2019....

Novel Thoughts Book Club Snow Date

Due to Tuesday's forecast, Novel Thoughts: Taco Tuesday, will be moved to Thursday, January 31st, 2019.

Second Sunday with Friends: Reading with Reptiles from Clyde Peelings Reptiland

Enter the fascinating world of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland with this interactive story time featuring LIVE rainforest animals! Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. Nowhere on earth can a greater diversity of life forms be found than in...