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Phone System Upgrade for Scranton Public Library, Jan. 10 | Albright Memorial Library

On Wednesday, January 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM, the Scranton Public Library will be upgrading their phone system. Patrons may experience intermittent downtime when calling the Scranton Public […]

Part-Time Position Available at Scranton Public Library | Albright Memorial Library

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a part-time Technical Processing Clerk in its Technical Services department. Duties and Responsibilities: Laminate dust jackets and re-cover books. Repackage audiobooks and […]

Nancy Kay Holmes Library Closing Early – 9/26/23 | Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be closing early on Monday, September 26, 2023. All holds and due date shave been pushed back to tomorrow, September […]

Conan Doyle for the Defense, Part I [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox. Oscar Slater was falsely accused and sentenced to hard labor […]

Little Bit of History | Nancy Kay Holmes Library Renovation Project

This is George Sanderson (1847-1924). He donated the land on which the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch now stands. The land, prior to the library being built and opened in 1891, […]

This Is What We Want to Fix | Nancy Kay Holmes Library Renovation Project

This is the current entrance to the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch. Unless you are very spry and able-bodied, it is forbidding which is why we need your help to install […]

What the Library Means to Me | Nancy Kay Holmes Library Renovation Project

Children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch were told about the plans to make the branch accessible to everyone and were asked to paint pictures of what the library means […]

Progress Report: Over Halfway There! | Nancy Kay Holmes Library Renovation Project

We are halfway to our $300,000 goal! You can help.

A Little Imagination…. | Nancy Kay Holmes Library Renovation Project

….and an architect with graphical skills can show us a glimpse into the Nancy Kay Holmes branch future. The fireplace is already there, but long hidden. You can donate here […]

Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plans Available | Albright Memorial Library

  The Reference Department of the Scranton Public Library has received copies of the Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Pennsylvania Freight Movement Plan.  These draft plans are available for […]