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News Category: Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Holiday Book Buying Guide for Kids and Babies

Books are a great gift for all ages!  Here are some great suggestions from library staff members for Kids and Babies: Snuggle up with Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Lap reading with babies means...
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3rd Annual LCLS Teen Character Ball

The 3rd Annual Lackawanna County Library System’s Teen Character Ball was held on Friday, November 19, 2016 at the Albright Memorial Library in downtown Scranton. Area teens celebrated their love of Stars Wars with dancing, pizza, games, raffle prizes and a...
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Shop local at Library Express this holiday season!

Library Express will have additional Holiday Shopping Hours this upcoming season to help you with your gift giving needs! In addition to our regular hours of Sundays 11 am to 6 pm Tuesdays- Fridays 10 am to 9 pm Saturdays-...
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Chris Smither Photo Album

Photos from Saturday's Chris Smither concert are now available on the Library's Flickr page! You can view the slideshow below for the pictures or click on the slideshow to go to Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/albrightmemoriallibrary/albums/72157675683931115
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Music to Soothe the Soul

Need music to sooth the soul? Just click on the "Play" button below to hear songs from Chris Smither's official YouTube channel. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy live music this Saturday at 7:00 PM with Chris Smither in concert. https://youtu.be/7TMyb2f-d_U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CRCqGOm5sg
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The Man Behind the Music: Chris Smither

Learn more about where Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans, the inspiration for his music, and how it all began with WVIA's Erika Funke from her show ArtScene. See the full interview below. https://soundcloud.com/wvia-public-media/chris-smither-october-13-2016
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Who is Chris Smither?

Learn more about folk and blues musician Chris Smither on WVIA's ArtScene with Erika Funke. The radio interview, featuring a Q&A with Chris Smither and Erika Funke, will air on Thursday, October 13 at 11:00 am and on Sunday, October...
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Scranton Public Library Open on Columbus Day

The Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Library, and the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be open regular hours on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10. To view the libraries' hours, click on their names above. Library Express is closed on...
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Student Discount for Chris Smither in Concert

Calling all college and university students! The Scranton Public Library's fundraising concert, featuring Chris Smither, now has discounted tickets for college and university students. Tickets are $12 when you show your student ID. Student tickets can be purchased at the...
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Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends

Friends Helping Friends is a day to enjoy great shopping and a super 25% Off discount shopping pass at Boscov's. Shopping Pass  is only good on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. The Shopping Passes are available for a  $5 donation and are available at...
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