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News Category: Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Swingin’ on Vine is Back for it’s 13th year!

Swingin’ On Vine for the Albright Memorial Library is a block party fundraiser that takes place in front of the Library on the 500 block on Vine St. in downtown Scranton. This year’s event is on Friday, June 7, 2024...
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Phone System Upgrade for Scranton Public Library, Jan. 10

On Wednesday, January 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM, the Scranton Public Library will be upgrading their phone system. Patrons may experience intermittent downtime when calling the Scranton Public Library's main number 570-348-3000. Callers may also be directed immediately...
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Part-Time Position Available at Scranton Public Library

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate...
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Nancy Kay Holmes Library Closing Early – 9/26/23

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be closing early on Monday, September 26, 2023. All holds and due date shave been pushed back to tomorrow, September 27. The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, and...
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Conan Doyle for the Defense, Part I [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox. Oscar Slater was falsely accused and sentenced to hard labor in prison for the murder of Marion Gilchrist. Arthur Conan...
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Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plans Available

  The Reference Department of the Scranton Public Library has received copies of the Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Pennsylvania Freight Movement Plan.  These draft plans are available for public comment until October 19th.  We have comment cards that...
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Drop-By Tech Table

Patrons are invited to bring their laptops, tablets, and smartphones to receive personalized assistance and have their tech questions answered. Assistance is available for PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Kindle devices. Assistance will be offered Monday/Wednesday from 5-7 P.M. and...
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Now Live: Tales From the Albright: Episode 3!

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...
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Family Mini Golf at the Library

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...
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Tech Table – Ask Us Questions About Your Device

Need immediate assistance with your digital devices? Drop by the Albright Memorial Library to receive help from the computer lab instructor. Please bring your devices with you, including a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader so the instructor can better assist...
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