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Scranton Reads Announces Book Selection & New Date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 SCRANTON - Scranton Reads: One City, One Book, a joint venture of the City of Scranton and the Scranton Public Library is proud to announce its next book selection, Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless...
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Free Career Workshops Continue

Educational Opportunities Centers Inc. is providing free career workshops for the public in September & October. Workshop topics include Resume Writing, Job Interview Skills, Budgeting Basics, Financial Aid Basics, College to Career, Careers in Logistics and Manufacturing, and Careers in...
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Resources for Scranton School District Distance Learning

The Scranton School District has resources available via their website to aid students and parents during the upcoming school year.  Announcements, tutorials and access to class information can be found via their website. Scranton School District Website-https://www.scrsd.org/ Scranton School District...
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Sidewalk Book Sale To Benefit the Scranton Public Library- NEW DATE

THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE HOLDING A SIDEWALK BOOK SALE:  SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM LOCATED AT THE SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 500 VINE STREET. BOOKS  *  CDs  *  DVDs  *  Audio Books Browse...
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Democracy in Action

With less than 100 days until the 2020 presidential election, Kanopy has curated a collection of films that focuses on history and disenfranchisement as it relates to voting in the United States. Important Dates to Remember Last day to register...
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Free Mindfulness Online Workshop

Feeling stressed and looking to focus and calm your mind? Join Geisinger’s health and wellness team to learn about the growing field of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly...
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Virtual Community Rooms Available at the Scranton Public Library

The Scranton Public Library is now offering free virtual meeting rooms via Zoom to local businesses, community organizations, and governmental entities. This service is funded by a grant from the Scranton Area Foundation in response to the COVID-19 crisis. “We...
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Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 16th

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 16th at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org
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Extended Curbside Hours for Scranton Public Library Start Today!

Starting Monday, July 6, Scranton Public Library branches are offering extended hours for curbside pickup. Albright Memorial Library Monday – Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM Friday & Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM Phone: (570) 348-3000   Lackawanna County...
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Nancy Kay Holmes Library Reopening Information

The Nancy Kay Holmes Library reopened with limited services to the public on Wednesday, June 24. What to Expect Face Masks are required to enter the building. Social Distancing guidelines are in effect inside the building and on library grounds....
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