On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa finish their discussion about So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson. They discuss the origins of the theory of group madness, the concept of radical honesty, and shaming...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa discusses the history of the North Pocono Public Library with Justine and Chris. Chris and Justine provide insight into the every day workings of the library and their own experiences. They...

The Scranton Public Library has partnered with Child Hunger Outreach Partners, an organization that is determined to eliminate childhood hunger in the United States. The Lackawanna County Library System is now participating in CHOP's Backpack Program, a free program consisting of...

We are back after an unexpected break! On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa discuss three mugshots from the Department of Public Safety Collection. They discuss Joseph Whitney, who tried to use a forged check, before...

Scranton Public Library will be presenting two free screenings of The Trouble With Cali--Saturday, July 30th at 2 PM and Wednesday, August 3rd at 6 PM--in the Henkelman Room. Registration is required for either screening, and seating is limited.  ...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess and Alyssa discuss a shoplifting ring that took place across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittston. Myra Brown and Edith Connell, worked with Annie Bachman to steal numerous items from stores in all...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jenny discuss Ella and Joseph Olesnovich. After a brief look at the Olesnovich family as a whole, they have a lively discussion regarding Ella being arrested for multiple thefts. During...

The Albright Memorial Library will host a presentation and book signing recognizing the biography, Somebody Else’s Dream: Dakota, The Buoys, & “Timothy.” Rock journalist Maxim W. Furek will conduct the event on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at the Albright...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss coal mining that took place under the Albright Memorial Library. They talk about land ownership, coal mining, and The Scranton Coal Company. We hope you enjoy!   To...

Do you ever wonder what it is like to work at the Scranton Public Library? The answer can be found in our current series of Tales from the Albright. Over the course of the next few weeks staff members from...