I love a good library where I can find a quiet place to work outside of my home/work office. And…read moreHoyt fits the bill. There are decent study spots. I also noticed that this library does some wonderful community engagement activities and is conveniently located right off Route 11! It's also been very easy to renew the books I took out online so I could finish them, but that's a plus for the whole Luzerne County system.

This library is in a brand new building, so it is spotless. The service is always good, and I…read moreabsoluely love having small talk with the older lady who works the check out desk towards closing time. She is a sweetheart! I like the programs that the library offers, like the after school meal program for under privlidged kids that they hold 2 days a week. The materials selection is not as big as you would think, considering the massive size of the building, but I can understand, considering that the library had to be rebuilt a few years ago due to a major roof collapse during a bad snow and ice storm. I guess they are trying to rebuild their collection. There is a plenty of parking available in their parking lot, and they also sell coffee, tea, and snacks to help benefit the library. Very nice place to hang out. :-) *Top-notch bathrooms. They are very clean.

Great library! Helpful friendly staff. My son likes to read and they are always happy to order a…read morebook if they do not have it at their branch. A great place for kids and adults.

Appalling children's section. Five forsaken puzzles lying on the floor. The "children's activity…read moreroom" is used for storage. Not a good book selection for beginning readers. Little to no children's programs. Other smaller libraries in the county have much better children's sections and activities. Very disappointed in this library, since i went out of my way (and had to park four blocks away). Do better for the kids, Osterhout.

One of the coolest concepts for a bookstore I've ever seen. Not only do they have an excellent…read moreselection of new and used books, it's actually a branch of the local county library system, so you can borrow books/audiobooks/DVDs while you're here! The gift selection is full of great items too like tarot cards and collectibles, and they host community events like poetry readings that I love attending. Library Express is a must-visit when in Scranton and I'm so grateful for all they add to the community!

From the owner: We are a bookstore and library!read more

Great library, it has several branches with great and helpful staff. You can search old newspapers…read more Get help with finding things for research papers. Always quiet. And most importantly they treat every single person who comes in with respect. My favorite library in the valley!!!

I spent two days in Scranton and stopped by Albright Memorial Library for a few minutes. The…read morelibrary is your typical run-of-the-mill library and I'm sure it's a nice addition to the town. The architecture is nice on the outside but pretty plain on the inside. Not much as far as an attraction but I'm sure nice for residents of Scranton.

I lived in Scranton for a number of years and was a frequent visitor to the Albright Memorial…read moreLibrary, part of the Lackawanna County Library System. Our minds can expand to infinite dimensions. A day passed without learning something new can only be categorized as a day wasted. If I'm correct in believing the meaning of life and the key to our continued survival lies in our pursuit of knowledge, then the public library system remains the government's greatest gift to its citizens. This past winter the Albright Memorial Library hosted a special After Hours film series featuring a double bill of "The Trouble with Cali" and "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." The movies were preceded by a number of Looney Tunes shorts, probably because the screening was in the basement of the children's library and that was the only other DVD available. "The Trouble with Cali" is a locally shot and publically financed film directed by Paul Sorvino and written by his daughter Amanda. Though completed years ago, "The Trouble with Cali" has never been officially released; after exchanging some strong words with our county officials who demanded some return on their investment, Paul Sorvino delivered a Blu-Ray copy of his film to the library. The Albright Memorial Library is now the only place in America where you can behold the spectacle that is "The Trouble with Cali." Because the movie still remains unreleased, the Blu-Ray disc can't be removed from the building; however, any card-carrying member of the Lackawanna County library system can request a private screening. I attended the After Hours film series with a good friend of mine; this was my second time watching the disasterpiece and his first. I had a blast with "The Trouble with Cali" and so did the rest of the audience, howling with laughter at the terrible acting, inane dialogue and overly melodramatic moments. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" is a true cult classic and straddles that fine line between genius and insanity. The screenplay was written by renowned film critic Roger Ebert and follows an all-female rock band as they discover the dark underbelly of the music industry. I owned the film for many years before my copy of the OOP DVD was lost in a move. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" is a true counterculture masterpiece and represents the apex of director Russ Meyer's lengthy filmography. It was a little odd watching two NC-17 films in a children's library but this was well after closing time and there weren't any kids in attendance. Still, the explicit onscreen sex and violence wasn't the oddest thing I witnessed in the children's library that night: on my way out I noticed a copy of Pete Towsend's autobiography, but I digress. A local newspaper reporter was also in attendance; he interviewed me because I'm probably one of the few people outside of the Sorvino-clan that actually sat through "The Trouble with Cali" twice. I felt like a true film historian. The free film screenings were presented along with complimentary beverages and snacks provided by "the friends of the library." Any friend of a library is a friend of mine.

Stellar services for the community! We had weekend access through staying at the Mountaintop Lodge…read moreand I was very impressed with the facilities- huge lists of events and activities, crafts rooms, great changing rooms and large pool with kids and adults areas. Outdoors with pavilions and play areas, and a very nice walking path with a few fun surprises if you're paying attention. Parking was easy, entry was fine, this was an excellent vacation spot to enjoy without the lines or crazy water park madness. Indoors or out, this is a gem of a spot!

We have been members for the past 5 years -- it's a great community for families with kids. Tennis…read moreis top notch.

In the fall join the crowd for a train ride to see the fall foliage…read more Or check out the many activities at the library for the family Plenty of history available for young and old alike

From the owner: Mission: It is the mission of the White Haven Area Community Library to serve local residents with…read morea vast and varied collection of information, technology and programming to enrich the learning experience and to preserve and promote local history, lore and legacy. We will offer children, adults, seniors, tourists and teachers a permanent, barrier free environment conducive to education, recreation and socialization. Objective: It is the goal of the Board of Directors of the White Haven Area Community Library to develop the historic Engine House building in White Haven into a community library and heritage visitors' center. The project appeals to our citizens for various reasons, and has garnered widespread community support and enthusiasm. The library component can meet the educational needs of children from three school districts by providing hard copy resources and internet access. Adults will benefit from a larger book collection, the lectures, workshops, exhibits and social activit

Great local library where staff are helpful, personable and knowledgeable…read more Those characteristics are very vital when you need questions answered about books, computers or media. Shout out to front desk employee, @Tammy and @Colton today for understanding my issue and responding and resolving it in a timely manner . Awesome teamwork. We appreciate your efforts and ongoing support.

The nicest library I've ever been to. The kids section is huge and has tons of toys in addition to…read morebooks. The kids programs are incredible. Every week they have things for the kids to attend. The library also serves as a community center where people can meet to work on a puzzle together or have a book club and the local homeless also are welcome to hang out and pick up some free toiletries and things like that. It's just an absolutely amazing library and community center.

This Library has a good selection of books and provides a sanitary stay. I got a card so now…read morewhenever I go I have the freedom to get any book and renew or return it.

So, this is random. My friend, her baby, her two pit bulls, and myself pulled over to sleep in…read morethis library's parking lot. We are from California and went to Niagara Falls and with all the driving we desperately needed to sleep. We intended to rest for five minutes so we kept the truck running for the heater. Next thing you know a woman is at the driver's window asking us to turn the engine off because it was generating fumes. Two hours had passed with the truck running and all 5 of us sleeping! Oops! Well, this woman, who we believed worked for the library in some capacity, was the kindest and sweetest ever. She gave us a bag of animal cookies, chocolate, water, juice, and showed us where the bathrooms were. She didn't leave the truck til we assured her we were okay to drive. "God bless, we love you " she said. She really exemplified that love. She helped turn a rough nite of driving into a funny and completely unexpected experience. I will forever associate the North Pocono Library with this kindness and generosity. Plus they have a great community garden!!