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News from the Second Floor

The Reference Department here at the Albright Memorial Library is bustling with people from all around.  It is exciting to see the wide diversity that comes walking through our doors. Have you ever heard someone speak another language and want...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library,  and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch libraries will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Learn more about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement with books and...
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“News From the Second Floor”

The Reference Department has not received any tax forms yet but that doesn’t mean we can’t print forms for you.  As long as you have a valid library card we will print a copy of each form you need. There...
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OverDrive update coming

On January 11th, OverDrive will be updating our eBook and Audiobook collection page. What's changing? The new OverDrive comes with enhancements like: More options for signing in. You can sign into new OverDrive library websites with your library card, your...
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Getting Ready for the New Year!

We've been very busy at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library this holiday season - with many fun activities. As we get ready for another year full of exciting programs, we wanted to share some pictures from our latest activities!
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New Year’s Eve Hours

The Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch and Library Express will be closing at 5 pm on Thursday, December 31st for New Year's Eve and remain closed on Friday, January 1st for New Year's Day. The Lackawanna County Children's...
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Holidays Greetings and Hours

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas. Library Express will be open from 7 am to 6 pm on Thursday, December...
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Go Green with the Library: Cold Storage

Make the best out of the winter months by creating a cold storage room in your own home. Cold storage allows you to preserve your fruits and vegetables without using as much energy as a refrigerator or freezer. One of...
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City of Scranton’s 2016 Proposed General City Operating Budget

Today the Reference Department received a copy of the City of Scranton's 2016 Proposed General City Operating Budget. This budget is available for public viewing during our operating hours on the 2nd floor. There will be a public hearing scheduled...
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November Holiday Closings and Special Hours

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library will be closed on  Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Library Express will be open from 10 am to 8 pm.
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