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Scranton Public Library Closing at 2 PM, Saturday, 2/15

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Scranton Public Library Closing at 2 PM, Saturday, 2/15

The Scranton Public Library will close at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 15 due to winter weather conditions. This includes the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library.
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Job Openings at Scranton Public Library

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire for the following job openings: Part-Time Circulation Clerk at Albright Memorial Library Part-Time Circulation Clerk at Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library Part-Time Maintenance Technician To see full job descriptions and to apply...
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Scranton Libraries Closed Sunday, January 19

Due to the impending snowstorm, all Scranton Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, January 19. This includes the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library.
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Scranton Libraries Closed on Friday, 11/22

The Albright Memorial Library and the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be closed on Friday, November 22 due to inclement weather.
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Pajama Drive with Friends of the Poor

During the month of November, the Scranton Public Library is partnering with Friends of the Poor for a collection that benefits the local community. Through November 30, we are accepting donations of the following items: Pajamas Slippers Bathrobes Fuzzy socks...
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Mini Masterpieces For Teens is Back!

Calling all teens!  Visit your local library this summer to participate in an exciting countywide program where you can create a mini masterpiece. Your artwork will be showcased at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art in September! Don't miss...
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Swingin’ on Vine is Back for it’s 13th year!

Swingin’ On Vine for the Albright Memorial Library is a block party fundraiser that takes place in front of the Library on the 500 block on Vine St. in downtown Scranton. This year’s event is on Friday, June 7, 2024...
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Phone System Upgrade for Scranton Public Library, Jan. 10

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 Library's main number 570-348-3000. Callers may also be directed immediately...
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Part-Time Position Available at Scranton Public 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 other forms of media to protective library casings. Affix appropriate...
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Sunday with Friends: Balloonity, Twisted Acts of Kindness

BALLOONITY: Twisted Acts of Kindness, is an uplifting performance about Unity, Friendship, and Kindness, using sculptures created by master balloon twister, The Sorcerer of Smiles, Mark Ghia. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. Sunday, June 11...
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