Scranton Reads

03/10/2021

On behalf of the Scranton Reads 2021 Committee, thank you to our partners and community members for making this year's program a success! Black Scranton M&T Bank

A special thank you to our partner organizations that serve on the committee who coordinate and organize a month of events! WVIA, Black Scranton, The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations, Mayor of Scranton, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, The Lackawanna Historical Society, Lackawanna County Library System, Abington Community Library, Valley Community Library, North Pocono Public Library, Carbondale Public Library, Scranton School District, Scranton Public Library, Johnson College, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania

02/22/2021

Last Week of Events. Don't miss our final book discussion on 2/25!

There are wonderful events planned for you this week. Don’t miss our final book discussion too! Monday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM Book Discussion – held virtually Hosted by Abington Comm…

02/20/2021

A BIG THANK YOU to the Waverly Community House for a fantastic Destination Freedom Tour with E.J.! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and joined us!

02/17/2021

The day is here! We have two amazing programs for you today. Join us at 2 pm for a Dressmaking Presentation hosted by Ann Shipley from Pottsgrove Manor.

Virtual seats are going fast for tonight's presentation with "Never Caught" author Erica Armstrong Dunbar. RSVP online for both events by visiting https://lclshome.org/albright-memorial-library-calendar/ or email [email protected]. Registration for both events ends an hour and a half before the program.

02/15/2021

We have a full week planned for you!

We have a lot planned for you this week! Tuesday, February 16th at 5:00 PM Book Discussion – held either virtually or in-person Carbondale Public Library, 5 North main Street, Carbondale. Reg…

02/11/2021

WVIA's Erika Funke interviewed Erica Armstrong Dunbar on ArtScene yesterday to talk about Never Caught and Scranton Reads. Listen to the interview below. Don't miss our live author talk with Dr. Dunbar next Wednesday at 6:00 pm via Zoom!

Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Charles & Mary Beard Professor of History at Rutgers University, speaking about her recent study, "Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave,

02/08/2021

Black Scranton's Founder Glynis Johns talks about her favorite books, including this year's Scranton Reads book Never Caught.

Avid readers celebrate the power of words and uplift the lessons engraved in Black history. See some must-reads for Black History Month.

02/08/2021

This Week's Scranton Reads Events 2/8 through 2/13. The deadline to RSVP for the Destination Africa Tour! is this Wednesday!

Here’s the list of Scranton Reads events happening this week! Wednesday, February 10th at 3:30 pm Novel Thoughts Book Club (kids ages 9-13) – held virtually Hosted by: The Lackawanna Co…

02/01/2021

This Week's Scranton Reads Events 2/1 through 2/6

February is here and so is Scranton Reads! Each week, we’ll feature the events that are happening. All programs are free to attend, but may require prior registration. Book Discussions: Monda…

01/21/2021

The Scranton Reads Committee is happy to release our full list of events happening all month long in February 2021. Click the "Events" tab and the "Book Discussions" tab on the Scranton Reads website to view all of the events. Our featured event is a live Zoom presentation and Q&A with the author of "Never Caught," Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Guests will have the chance to virtually meet the author and learn more about Dr. Dunbar's research and writing process for her book. Registration is free and required. Register online at www.albright.org or email [email protected].

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The Scranton Reads Committee is happy to release our full list of events happening all month long in February 2021. Click the “Events” tab and the “Book Discussions” tab abo…

01/12/2021

Stay tuned because we will be sharing our full month-long list of events for Scranton Reads soon! This year, the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be joining us to read the youth version of Never Caught.

Need your free copy of the book? The Scranton Public Library locations will be distributing free copies of the book later this week! We will share more information very soon.

As part of Scranton Reads, the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be sharing the young readers version of the book, "Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge." This is the biography of a courageous slave who dared runaway from George and Martha Washington. This part of our Novel Thoughts program which will be held on Wednesdays, February 10 and 17 via Zoom. Call the library for more information and register. Each child will recive a free copy of the book. 570-348-3000 x 3015.

09/23/2020

Scranton Reads Announces Book Selection & New Date

SCRANTON – Scranton Reads: One City, One Book, a joint venture of the City of Scranton and the Scranton Public Library is proud to announce its next book selection, Never Caught: The Washingt…