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Victory Book Campaign (Tales from the Albright)

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Victory Book Campaign (Tales from the Albright)

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Mike discuss the Scranton Public Library's role in the Victory Book Campaign. Between 1942 and 1943, the campaign encouraged the public to donate books to be sent to servicemen...
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Interview with Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours (Tales from the Albright)

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Carrie Ann and John of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. They discuss how the group got started, paranormal occurrences at the Scranton Public Library, and WVGT's plans for the future....
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Staff Ghost Stories (Tales from the Albright)

  On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess, Laureen, and Alyssa discuss potential ghosts that haunt the Lackawanna County Children's Library and the Albright Memorial Library. We talk about our personal experiences, and ghosts in general. We...
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Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plans Available

  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 public comment until October 19th.  We have comment cards that...
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Fall Book Recommendations! (Tales from the Albright)

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Michele cover horror, thriller, and mystery book recommendations from the staff of the Scranton Public Library. We hope you enjoy and find something new to read! To listen to...
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New! Tales from the Albright: Hyde Park Branch Library

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jeanie Sluck from the Taylor Community Library joins Alyssa to discuss the Hyde Park Branch Library. They discuss Jeanie's time working at the Hyde Park Branch, how the branch was started,...
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New! Tales from the Albright: Episode 7 – Silkman House

We are back with an all new series of episodes! On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Scott discuss the Silkman House, which would become the Providence Branch of the Scranton Public Library. The topics in this...
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Drop-By Tech Table

Patrons are invited to bring their laptops, tablets, and smartphones to receive personalized assistance and have their tech questions answered. Assistance is available for PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Kindle devices. Assistance will be offered Monday/Wednesday from 5-7 P.M. and...
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“Let’s Talk About…” Program Returns This Fall

Looking to get out and connect with others? Join this discussion group as they meet to talk about current social, economic, and political issues through the lens of literature. Please see below for the fall schedule and titles. Read the...
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New: Tales From the Albright – Episode 6: Stained Glass Windows Pt. 2

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess conclude the two part series exploring the history of the stained glass windows at the Albright Memorial Library. The discussion includes information about groileresque bindings, Catherine de Medici, and...
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