2014 LEGO(R) Build Off Champions Announced
Congratulations to the Nancy K Homes Library, the 2014 LEGO® Build Off Champions! Lackawanna County Libraries were challenged to build a creation using the theme “Mad Scientist Laboratory.” Entries included:...
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“The Divorcee” (1930) Starring Norma Shearer To Be Screened Wednesday, August 20th at 7 PM
The 1930 film classic The Divorcee, starring Norma Shearer, will be screened Wednesday, August 20th at 7 PM in the Community Room (basement of Lackawanna County Children's Library), as part of the library's "Ladies of Pre-Code" film series. Known as...
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Back to School!
Check out these great resources! Start off the new school year on the right foot! Did you know that the library has a great amount of online tools that could help you start the school year off with a strong...
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Wednesday, August 13th: “Thou Shalt Not” Encore at 5:45 PM; “Dance Fools Dance” at 7 PM
On Wednesday, August 13th, the "Ladies of Pre-Code" film series will be featuring a double feature of the documentary Thou Shalt Not and the 1931 Joan Crawford film Dance Fools Dance. The screenings will be held in the Community Room...
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LCLS LEGO Build-Off! Vote TODAY!
[caption id="attachment_4330" align="alignnone" width="168"] LCLS LEGO Build-Off Trophy created by Joel Gardoski[/caption] You decide which LEGO Club/member library wins the AMAZING trophy pictured above made out of LEGO bricks. Click on the link below to vote for your favorite! http://lclshome.org/3904/lackawanna-county-library-system-lego-build-off/...
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“I’m No Angel” Starring Mae West, Continues “Ladies of Pre-Code” Film Series Wednesday, August 6th at 7 PM
The "Ladies of Pre-Code" library film series continues Wednesday, August 6 at 7 PM with the 1933 comedy I'm No Angel starring Mae West and Cary Grant. In only her second starring role (and her third -- and final --...
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Encore Screening of Pre-Code Documentary “Thou Shalt Not” Wednesday, August 13th at 5:45 PM
Due to popular demand, as well as slight synching issues during its initial presentation, Albright Memorial Library has added a second screening of the documentary "Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood" on Wednesday, August 13th at...
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Remembering Nancy Kay Holmes
See Photos from This Event On Friday, July 25th, friends and family of the late Nancy Kay Holmes gathered in her namesake library for a very special celebration. This year is the 75th anniversary of Nancy Kay Holmes' birth, as...
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Limited Seating Still Available for “Baby Face” Screening Wednesday, July 30th at 6 PM
Only a few spaces remain for Wednesday's kickoff of "The Ladies of Pre-Code" film series. The uncut version of 1933's Baby Face, starring Barbara Stanwyck, will be screened Wednesday, July 30th at 6 PM in the Community Room (basement of...
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Library To Present “Pre-Code” Classic Film Series Starting Wednesday, July 30th
Beginning Wednesday, July 30th, Albright Memorial Library will be presenting a weekly classic film series dedicated to the "Ladies of Pre-Code Hollywood." This series of five classic films -- starring legendary actresses Barbara Stanwyck, Mae West, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer...
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