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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...

Libby is now more accessible than ever:  We’re delighted to announce that Libby is now available in the following languages:   •  Spanish •  Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese •  French •  German •  Russian •  Italian •  Japanese •  Swedish   Notes about additional languages:   If a...

We are thrilled to offer a wide range of virtual programming for all ages this summer! See each link below for a list of each month's programs. More programs will continue to be added. See our calendar here on the...

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,...

Earlier this week, staff were in the library preparing the building for when we re-open (date TBA)!  We have implemented some of the following measures for the safety of all: -requiring masks for patrons and staff -bisecting the lobby for...

Frequently Asked Questions How long will the libraries be closed? Book drops outside Lackawanna County libraries are now open for the return of borrowed material. We anticipate adding curbside pickup for books, DVDs and other items in the coming days....

An Activity for Everyone Readers of all ages are invited to “Imagine Your Story” during Summer Quest, an eight-week reading program that will be conducted online due to ongoing restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules are...

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...

Time to Return Your Library Material Today you can start returning books, DVDs, and other materials that you borrowed from the library before March 16 when the state ordered the shutdown of schools and libraries to help stop the spread...

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...