Reference Department Computers Closed Monday, May 2 9am-11am
On Monday, May 2 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, the Reference Department will have USS Scranton Commanders and other submarine veterans speak to students and the public about life on a submarine. Between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, the...
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Social Justice Book Club
“Striving for social justice is the most valuable thing to do in life.” – Albert Einstein Join our first Social Justice Book Club meeting on Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm as we discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates’ remarkable book, Between the...
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Go Green with the Library: Native Plant Gardens
Happy Earth Day! In celebration, we are learning about native plants this month. Whether you are starting a garden for the first time or you are an avid gardener, planting native flowers and trees is an easy way to make your...
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Free eco-friendly Tote Bag when borrowing 10 or more items on Earth Day!
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Albright Memorial Library or the Lackawanna County Children's Library and borrow 10 or more items to get a free eco-friendly tote bag on Friday, April 22, 2016.
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Thursday Tales for Tots @ the Children’s Library
Scranton has become a popular place for political candidates to visit. And tomorrow Bernie Sanders will be at the Scranton Cultural Center to speak at 12 noon. Line-up for entry begins at 10AM. There may be considerable traffic and congestion in the...
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Chem4Kids: Be a Scientist! @ the Lackawanna County Children’s Library
Learn how to be a scientist with the students from the University of Scranton. This chemistry program is designed for children in grades 2-6. The instructors will introduce basic concepts of chemistry in a fun, non-threatening way. With a special...
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Reference Closed Thursday, April 21st.
The Reference Department at the Albright Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, April 21st from 3 pm to 9 pm. Computers will be available for abbreviated time sessions in the Computer Learning Lab, located in the basement of the Lackawanna...
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Nana’s Night Out at the Children’s Library Cancelled
Nana's Night Out has been cancelled. The nanas were too busy having fun with their children! We'll try again in the summer time. Mrs. Maloney
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Our Prices are Changing! Inflation has nothing on us!
The Reference Department at the Scranton Public Library is happy to announce that we have lowered the prices of our photocopies and prints. Black and White prints and photocopies are now 10₵ per page and Color prints and photocopies are...
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April 13th is National Bookmobile Day!
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