Book Discussion: Firekeeper’s Daughter
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. We discuss book club kits available here at the Albright Memorial Library, the themes found in the book, and our own opinions. We...
Read More
Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 2 [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Kate continue to guess classic books based on their one star reviews. We also share our own personal thoughts in between all of the reviews. We hope you enjoy! To...
Read More
We’re Hiring! Part-Time Position Available
The Scranton Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Library Clerk and Event Coordinator for the Library Express Bookstore. For a full description of duties, requirements, and benefits, please click the link below: Library Clerk and Event Coordinator -...
Read More
Guess the Book: One Star Reviews, Part 1 [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela and Briana about the back to school resources at the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library. We hope you enjoy! To view images related to this episode...
Read More
Back to School [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Angela and Briana about the back to school resources at the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library. We hope you enjoy! To view images related to this episode...
Read More
Mayor McKune and the Railroad Strikes of 1877 [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa tells Jenny about Mayor Robert H. McKune's involvement in the railroad strikes of 1877. Scranton saw major events happen during July and August of the strike which impacted the city and...
Read More
History of the Taylor Community Library [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Jeanie Sluck, the director of the Taylor Community Library. They discuss the establishment of the library, the move to their new location, and programs they support in the community. We...
Read More
Book Discussion: The Guest List [Tales from the Albright]
On the first book discussion episode of Tales from the Albright, Kate and Alyssa discuss "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley. It is a tale of a wedding that goes tragically wrong on a remote Irish island. The discussion follows...
Read More
Speakeasies in Scranton, Part II [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa shares her favorite articles about speakeasies in Scranton, Pennsylvania with Jenny. It includes a lively discussion of pinochle, raids on speakeasies, and even a murder. We hope you enjoy! To view...
Read More
Speakeasies in Scranton, Part I [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jenny discuss the history of prohibition in Scranton. This includes a discussion of raids on speakeasies and enforcement. We hope you enjoy! To view the resources used in the episode...
Read More
