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Turn to Power Library for Your Research Projects

Whether school has just started or you are anxiously awaiting for that first day, now is a great time to familiarize yourself with one of the Library's largest online resources - Power Library. Power Library is a compilation of 24 individual...
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Scranton’s Pop-Up Library

Let the Library Come to You! The Scranton Public Library will be visiting three locations in Scranton with our Pop-Up Library! Locations & Dates: Scranton Co-Op Farmer's Market: 12-3 PM; every Wednesday, July through October 3 Citizens Savings Bank (Wyoming...
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“Her Final Film” Classic Movie Series Wednesdays in August at Scranton Public Library

Scranton Public Library will be hosting a free Summer movie series Wednesdays in August at 7 PM.  Titled "Her Final Film," the movie series will highlight the final film appearances of legendary actresses Judy Garland, Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Harlow, Joan...
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Upcoming Social Justice Book Club Titles

The Albright Memorial Library's Social Justice Book Club has selected the next three titles for discussion. Join us to discuss : The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas on Monday, July 9th at 6:30 pm “Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Angie Thomas’s searing...
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Happy Anniversary!

On this day in 1893, the Scranton Public Library opened the Albright Memorial Library building.  In celebration of our 125th Anniversary please enjoy a reading of the letter John. J. Albright wrote to the  Scranton Board of Trade by Scranton...
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Albright to close early on June 1st

The Albright Memorial Library will be closing at 4 pm on Friday, June 1, 2018.  The Reference department will be closing at 3 pm that day.  Computer services will be available in the Computer Lab from 3 to 5 pm.
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Thank You!

On behalf of the Swingin' on Vine Planning Committee and the Scranton Public Library family, we'd like thank everyone who was able to join us for our annual Swingin' On Vine Fundraiser on Friday, May 25th. The event was a...
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Celebrate the Albright Memorial Library’s 125th anniversary during Swingin’ on Vine!

Celebrate the Albright Memorial Library’s 125th anniversary during Swingin’ on Vine! May 25th from 5 to 8 pm Mark your calendars and save the date! The Scranton Public Library’s annual Swingin’ on Vine block party and fundraiser will be on...
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Elevator is Available

The elevator service is available for patrons to use when entering the Albright Memorial Library. Thank you for your patience as we updated the carpeting for the elevator.
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Albright Memorial Library Closing Early at 4:00 PM on Friday, April 13

The Albright Memorial Library will be closing early on Friday, April 13 at 4:00 PM. We will be open regular hours for the rest of the week and weekend.
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