Hart Free Library

Hart Free Library A neighborhood little free library operated by the Hart Free Library Fund non-profit corporation

08/10/2026

📚 BOOK OF THE WEEK #1 📚

A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr

The Hart Free Library is excited to launch its Book of the Week Challenge with one of the most acclaimed works of legal nonfiction ever written.

Based on a true story, A Civil Action follows ordinary citizens as they seek answers after concerns arise about environmental contamination in their community. It’s a powerful story about perseverance, public involvement, and the importance of asking difficult questions.

This book was selected because many people throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania are currently dedicating countless volunteer hours to learning about and discussing the proposed data centers in our region. This book serves as a timely reminder of the important role informed and engaged citizens play in shaping their communities.

🏁 Think you can finish it in one week?

Be the first to claim the Book of the Week from The Hart Free Library, read it within one week, and post your review on The Hart Free Library’s page to earn an entry into our Book of the Week Giveaway Pool!

Good luck to the first challenger… and happy reading! 📚

📚 Welcome to The Hart Free Library's **Book of the Week Challenge!** 🏁Think you have what it takes to finish a book in j...
08/06/2026

📚 Welcome to The Hart Free Library's **Book of the Week Challenge!** 🏁

Think you have what it takes to finish a book in just **one week?**

Our Book of the Week Challenge is a fun, community-based reading competition designed to encourage reading, spark discussion, and bring our neighbors together.

📖 How It Works

1️⃣ Follow The Hart Free Library on Facebook.

Each week, we'll announce a new **Book of the Week**—but not on the same day or at the same time. Stay tuned so you don't miss your chance!

2️⃣ Race to the library!

The featured book will be displayed in our special **Book of the Week** holder.

The first qualifying reader to claim the book wins the challenge opportunity!

3️⃣ Read the book within one week.

Once you pick it up, the countdown begins!

4️⃣ When you're finished...

Just like every book at The Hart Free Library, you're welcome to:
📚 Return it
❤️ Keep it
🤝 Pass it along to someone else

5️⃣ Leave a review on our page.

Tell everyone what you thought! Your review helps other readers discover great books and builds our community of book lovers.

🎉 Complete the Challenge... Earn an Entry!

Anyone who:
✅ Claims the Book of the Week
✅ Finishes it within one week
✅ Posts a review on The Hart Free Library page
..will automatically be entered into our **Book of the Week Giveaway Pool!**

We'll periodically draw winners for fun prizes, books, gift cards, and other surprises as a thank-you for participating.

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📌 A Few Things to Remember

• Only one official Book of the Week is featured at a time.
• New books are announced randomly—there's no set schedule.
• Following our page is the best way to know when a new challenge begins.
• Most importantly...have fun, discover new books, and share your thoughts with the community!

Thank you for helping make **The Hart Free Library** more than just a place to borrow books—it's a place where readers connect.

**Good luck... and happy reading!** 📚☕

Looking for a fun Sunday day trip? 📚🚗Make the **Hart Free Library** your first stop! You'll find us in the beautiful Gre...
08/02/2026

Looking for a fun Sunday day trip? 📚🚗

Make the **Hart Free Library** your first stop! You'll find us in the beautiful Green Ridge neighborhood of Scranton at the corner of **Morel Street & N. Washington Avenue**, tucked inside our iconic red British phone booth.

Then spend the rest of the day exploring everything the Electric City has to offer:

📖 Browse a free book (or leave one for someone else!)
🍲 Enjoy a bowl of soup, fresh seafood, or visit the famous *The Office* gift shop at Cooper's Seafood House.
🚂 Explore the historic trains at Steamtown National Historic Site.
🚋 Take a ride through history at the Electric City Trolley Museum.
🦈 Visit the Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den.
🌳 Take in the waterfalls, treehouse, and scenic trails at Nay Aug Park.
🎨 Explore art and natural history at the Everhart Museum.
⛏️ Descend into a real anthracite mine on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour.
🚶 Enjoy a stroll along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail or around scenic Lake Scranton.

Whether you're a local looking for something to do or visiting from out of town, Scranton has far more to offer than you might expect—and it all starts with a good book.

📍 Hart Free Library
1175 Morel Street (corner of Morel St. & N. Washington Ave.)
Green Ridge • Scranton, PA

Tag someone who should join you for a Scranton adventure! ❤️📚

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Scranton, PA
18509

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