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Today we opened two bins of new non-fiction books. Dinosaurs, trucks, sharks, farm animals and yes, goats!  We have them on display with NEW stickers on them. Stop and check them out!

Library Express is a branch of the Lackawanna County Library System and a new and used bookstore located at the Mall at Steamtown on the second floor! At Library Express you will find books to purchase, along with books, DVDs, and...

Our Battle Teams are now forming for kids going into grades 7-12. The Battle is on August 14 at 5:30 PM-the venue is to be announced. Titles for 7-9 grade are: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, The Prisoner...

Throughout the month of May, children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library are taking part in a unique gardening project. Miss Susan, our garden expert, met with us and taught us how to build a garden in our back yard....

The Albright Memorial Library is honored to host the traveling Galley of Hope courtesy of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  The Gallery of Hope shares the stories of breast cancer survivors through out Northeastern Pennsylvania.  We hope you take a moment...

There is still time to join a discussion of Douglas Preston’s Tyrannosaur Canyon, the 2014 selection for “On the Same Page in Lackawanna County. Upcoming discussions, moderated by Jean Marie Lynn, will be held as follows: Tuesday, May 6: Nancy...

Join us for our annual Mother's Day Tea Party at the Lackawanna County Children's Library! Listen to Mother's Day stories and make a gift for mom! Iced tea and cookies will be served. For Ages 2-6. Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm Lackawanna...

Our 5th annual Swingin’ On Vine for the Albright Memorial Library is a block party that takes place in front of the Library on the 500 block on Vine St. in downtown Scranton. This year's event is on Friday, May...

Did you know that the library card in your wallet not only gives you free access to thousands of library materials, but also discounts on new book purchases at Library Express? Stop by and show your library card to receive...

Looking for free internet access? Library Express is your place! Stop by to take advantage of our public computers or wi-fi. During regular business hours, our computers may be used as long as you show your library card. We also...