News Category: Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the stained glass windows of the Albright Memorial Library. We discuss the history of the windows and the bookbindings reproduced as the designs. This episode includes a look...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Brittany discuss the establishment of the Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore. Topics covered include the Children's Library's origin as a Christian Science Church, the need for the...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the first staff at the Albright Memorial Library. After this, they discuss the history of the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library. Topics discussed will include images of the...

On August 31st at 6pm in the Henkelman Room we will be having a book discussion on Susan Elizabeth Phillips "Dance Away with Me".  This is the first meeting of this group and we hope to continue the book discussions...

The links to listen to all of the episodes available please use one of the following links: Apple Podcasts | Google | Soundcloud | Spotify   The Scranton Public Library is excited to announce that the first episode of our...

Scranton Public Library will be presenting a Movie Matinee Double Feature on Saturday, July 24th in our cool & comfy, air-conditioned Henkelman Room starting at 12 Noon. French Exit, starring Michelle Pfeiffer in what critics are calling the best performance...

Starting on July 8th, 2021, Tales from the Albright will be a weekly podcast produced by the Scranton Public Library! It will cover the history of the library, present day topics, and interesting stories found within our collection. Please keep...

We have rescheduled our Saturday Movie Matinee of Nomadland to Saturday, June 19th at NOON. This will be followed by our previously announced screening of The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins, at 2 PM. Each screening is free with your library...

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will be holding a Sidewalk Book Sale: Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Located at the Scranton Public Library, 500 Vine Street. Rain Date: July 17, 2021 BOOKS  *  CDs ...

The Scranton Public Library will bring back its Family Mini Golf fundraiser on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event will take place at the Albright Memorial Library on 500 Vine Street in Scranton...