This is a hidden gem in Pocono Pines. The library serves Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships, and…read moreyou can use their resources and borrow anything if you are a resident of anywhere in Monroe County. They offer so many free programs like Music on the Patio, adult tap, yoga, watercolor classes, programs about health and about the history of the area. So many programs, and all free. The exterior of the library is delightful with a Story Walk, a patio and picnic tables with umbrellas to enjoy. Come and visit!

This is the library closest to my mother's house, and I've visited it often through the years…read more Somewhere in their archives they have me listed as a library card holder, though it's been a long time since I checked out a book here on my own account. My mother visits the library once a month and checks out any new audiobooks they might have. Thanks to her and a few other book-on-cd true believers, this small library has a sizable collection. I enjoy going with her to help her find books she might have missed, and to check out the community bulletin boards and Friends of the Library book sale shelves. This library is staffed largely with volunteers. They are generally happy to pause for a moment to help you find what you need, or to help you figure out any issues with your account. I've also asked them for help with local knowledge, and I'm guessing they are a wonderful resource for the families that vacation in the area. The library has a decent selection of children and adult books, as well as movies, audiobooks, and a bank of computers for Internet access. They also have an agreement with the Overdrive system, which gives you the ability to download ebooks directly to your digital device. The best part of a digital loan is that there are no late fees. When your loan period is over the book simply disappears. It's a great system! And all of this is housed in a modern, inviting building. Go visit your local library, and happy reading!

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.

The Back Mountain Memorial library has an excellent, helpful and friendly staff. They will always…read morego out of their way to assist you. If you want a book or other item that the library doesn't have, they can obtain it from another library in the Luzerne County Library System or make a request through an inter-library loan. The library is comfortable and feels like home. If you don't have the money to buy books, this is the place to go. With a library card, they are free to borrow for one, two or three weeks, depending on the age and other people's requests for a particular book. I have been using the library for all of my life, and if you don't have the money, you can really describe it as the People's University.

Great library with nice librarians/staff! Came here to use the wifi and I didn't need a library…read morecard/membership, just picked up the password by asking the front desk. Plenty of seating and good bathrooms.

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.

Growing up in Scranton in a low income immigrant family, this was a weekly treasure cove for us…read moreseeking entertainment and reading materials. The library has a huge selection of books, comics, VHS, DVDs, and CDs. The staff are super friendly as well. I don't know how I would've done my high school history and english reports without this library and the help of the staff.

I wish the library had quiet space and was bigger. Overall thought is good. I believe you can get a…read morefree living card with just proof of address.

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!!

Incredible place for doing homework n reading books. Ac provided. Restrooms. Billions of books…read more Friendly librarians. Comfortable chairs tables

This library is a gem! It's a center of our Coopersburg / Center Valley area for families, and it's…read moretucked right in by the Rail Trail here and soccer fields... all great things in real "hub" of our community! I think it should be more heavily funded and expanded with greater book collections for all our students in the area, including college/grad students etc. Also, it should have a coffee shop attached to it for those who want to check out books and go drink some coffee... akin to the Barnes & Noble sort of experience, or far better yet, Powell's Books of Portland, OR! Anyway, great little libraries are key to great, thriving communities for families and this one is a great start!!

Very community-centric and kid-friendly. The staff are supremely helpful, and the atmosphere gives…read moreoff a very cozy, local vibe. They also occasionally have rare literature and movies on sale at rock-bottom prices. Even the high school students who volunteer there are remarkably polite and can help you find what you're looking for.