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Vision
The Scranton Public Library envisions a future in which everyone, regardless of age, background, circumstances, race, religion, ethnicity, education, orientation, or personal beliefs, has the means, through the library, to access, free-of-charge and without restriction, knowledge, and information needed to meet their aspirations and attain a sense of fulfillment.
Mission
The Scranton Public Library enhances our community by fostering and supporting individual aspirations toward life-long learning, entertainment, and self-fulfillment for all. This is accomplished through free access, wherever it is needed, to a broad collection of resources in currently-used formats, courteous and knowledgeable staff, and activities designed to satisfy the informational, educational, recreational, and personal needs of everyone in our ever-changing and diverse environment.
Service
The Scranton Public Library serves over 200,000 residents in Scranton and Lackawanna County. The Library is a part of the Lackawanna County Library System.
