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The Albright Memorial Library's Social Justice Book Club has two more meetings scheduled for 2020.  All meetings will be held via the online meeting software Zoom.  Please RSVP and the connection information will be emailed to you. Monday, September 14th...

Mayor Robert H. McKune lead Scranton through the Great Rail Road Strike of 1877 without the aid of federal troops. It was the only instance of this happening in Pennsylvania. The importance of having a center of government close to...

Although the events of August 1st through August 9th were the height of the activity surrounding the Railroad strike, unrest would continue. Strikers continued to threaten destruction of property, or to harm those who returned to work until their demands...

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...

The Computer Learning Lab for the Lackawanna County Library System will be providing free tech help and computer classes on Facebook Live throughout the month of August. Click HERE for the schedule or download the PDF,  Online Tech Classes.

Did you miss our Homeschool Q&A Session on August 7? Never fear, we have some resources for you if you are interested in homeschooling this fall. Our moderator for the program, Abigail Zieger, has a homeschool blog, wovenhomeschool.com. Check that...

Looking for help with ebooks, audiobooks, or the Libby? We've got you covered! Click HERE for answers to your questions and start downloading today!

Online Resources from the Library All the attention is on COVID-19, but that is not our only health issue. Sheltering at home may have led us to ignore ailments like headaches, indigestion, seasonal allergies, arthritis, and other complaints. One of...

Downloads Free from the Library During the past five months, a lot of library patrons isolating at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 discovered the joys and benefits of eBooks and audiobooks from the library. You can, too,...

The Computer Learning Lab for the Lackawanna County Library System will be providing free tech help and computer classes on Facebook Live throughout the month of August. No registration is necessary to view these programs. Virtual Tech Help Bring your...