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Scranton Public Library Curbside Pickup Begins Monday, June 15

Dear Library Patrons, The Circulation Department has been working hard to gather the materials that have been requested over the last 3 months. We are happy to report that we will begin Curbside Services on Monday, June 15th and you...
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Scranton Public Library to Hold Day of Giving June 15, 2020

The Scranton Public Library will be hosting a Day of Giving fundraiser on June 15, 2020. For 24 hours, the library will be raising money to benefit the programs & services at its four branches – the Albright Memorial Library,...
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Summer Quest Goes Virtual – Scranton Public Library

This year’s Summer Reading program at our branch libraries: Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, Library Express, and Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be done virtually. All ages are welcome to take part in “Imagine Your Story,” the theme...
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T-Shirt Fundraiser to Benefit Scranton Public Library

Friday, May 22 would have been our 11th annual Swingin' on Vine fundraiser. Although we had to cancel our block party this year, we have a wonderful t-shirt sale fundraiser happening now to help benefit the programs & services at...
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Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 21st at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org  
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Friends of SPL June Book Sale Cancelled

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library have cancelled their June Book Sale. At this time, their Fall Book Sale set for September will still take place. Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scranton Public Library is currently...
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Story Times, Mother Goose, & DIY Program Recordings on Facebook

Our staff from the Lackawanna County Children's Library are busy creating Facebook Live videos for you and your family to enjoy every week! We are happy to share that we have saved all of our Facebook Live videos into Playlists...
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Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 16th at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org  
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Have A Question for Us?

Starting today, the Scranton Public Library will have a staff member on call to help answer your questions from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Just call our main line (570) 348-3000 and we will answer your questions....
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Scranton Public Library locations closed until further notice

Per a directive from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, all public libraries in Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice. This includes the Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Library Express, and Bookmobile. Items currently...
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