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Remember that in responding to the census, your data and privacy are protected. https://www.pa.gov/census/privacy-security/

Genealogy is a great way to learn more about your family and history at the same time. The library have two genealogy tools that can be used remotely during our closure. Ancestry Search your family history with a large variety...

Per a directive from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, all public libraries in Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice. This includes the Albright Memorial Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Library Express, and Bookmobile. Items currently...

Keeping in touch with family and friends has been made difficult by Covid-19, but there are several ways technology can help you see and hear people. This post will introduce you to some of these new methods.   FaceTime FaceTime...

Teens: this one's for you! Join your friends virtually on Zoom to share about what you're reading, watching, and generally enjoying at the moment. Bring your own snacks! Please email RRoberts@albright.org for the code to join this discussion. Open to...

The Lackawanna County Library System subscription to Mango Languages has been extended through July 31. Visit this link to language learning! https://connect.mangolanguages.com/scranton/start

The Abington Community Library remains closed until further notice. Please see below from the Lackawanna County Library System for more information and potential opening date (subject to change as situation develops). Due dates will be adjusted; you will not be...

Downloads Free from the Library What can you do for books when the library is closed? If you have a mobile phone or tablet, you carry a library in your purse or pocket – a library with millions of choices...

Kids are you bored? Well if you happen to be near the Taylor Community Library be sure to check out our Kids Create Crate. There are coloring sheets and books along with word searches and simple crafts for you to...

Great Stories Told Well If your kids are missing their library storytimes, here is an online resource that can help fill the gap. It’s called Storyline Online and features celebrities reading illustrated children’s books. Oprah Winfrey, Rami Malek, Mary Steenburgen,...