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Chickens, Larceny, and Tattoos [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

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 discussing two chicken thieves, Charles Sower and Patrick Rogan. Briana and Alyssa end the episode […]

August 2022 Community Collection | Lackawanna County Library System

The month of August brings along a collection for the NEPA Youth Shelter. Please consider donating the following: Baking Items (flour, white or brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, pancake mix, vanilla extract) Cooking Items (vegetable oil, stuffing mix, sweet pickles, taco shells, Frank’s Hot Sauce, any flavor broths, syrup) Please donate NEW items only. […]

A Day of Animals, Science, and Literature | Abington Community Library

We still have space for A Day of Animals, Science and Literature at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. This fun learning experience will be a day full of exploring animals, our health, and creative writing and visual arts. Each day will provide a unique experience focusing on a different age group. Scholarships are available at the library […]

Audit Proposals Sought by LCLS | Lackawanna County Library System

The Lackawanna County Library System is seeking proposals from certified public accountants or firms to provide audit services for the Library System and its seven member libraries. The Request for Proposal is available now. Proposals are due by 4 PM on September 6, 2022.

What’s Your Sign?- Virgo Edition | Abington Community Library

Join the Abington Community Library and Laura Kurilla in a monthly series highlighting the astrology sign of the month. This month’s program will focus on the astrological sign Virgo. This event will be a discussion on Virgo, crystals related to the sign, as well as a question and answer session. Materials Fee will be $20 […]

Library Express Early Closing-7/26 | Albright Memorial Library

Library Express Bookstore will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Keep Your Car Running with Auto Repair Source | Lackawanna County Library System

Your library card gives you access to Auto Repair Source, an online tool to find manufacturing information for most automobiles. Search your car’s make, model, and year to find specifications and recommended maintenance windows. Click here to use Auto Repair Source Auto Repair Source is an online database provided through Power Library.

Shoplifting Trio [Tales from the Albright] | Albright Memorial Library

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 three places. We hope you enjoy!   To listen to this podcast please use the […]

Join The Big Library Read July 13-27, 2022 | Lackawanna County Library System

Join the Big Library Read digital book club! Borrow the e-book of The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake from our digital collection with no waitlists or holds. New to Libby? Download the app on your smartphone, tablet, or e-reader and sign in with your library card. https://nepadl.overdrive.com/

Libby App to Replace OverDrive App | Lackawanna County Library System

Libby will soon replace the OverDrive app. If you haven’t already done so, please make sure to download Libby on your smartphone, tablet, or e-reader to continue enjoying the library’s online collection of e-books and e-audiobooks. Need technical assistance? Call the library at (570) 348-3000 ext. 3038 to schedule a time to meet with our […]