Olesnovich Family Crimes, Part I [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jenny and Alyssa discuss Frank Olesnovich, who worked with Michael Healey and Jacob Tice to rob people of their money. They discuss their crimes, the trial, and how Frank's father, Theodore, was...
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Lackawanna County Library Board Meetings
The Lackawanna County Library Board will meet in person at the Children’s Library, Lower Level, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA at 6:00 PM on the following dates: July 11, September 12, November 7, December 5, 2022. For more information or...
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Explore the Past with AP Newsroom
Your library card gives you access to AP Newsroom, an online database with images and articles from newspapers around the world. This image from AP depicts Coney Island, NY on July 4, 1955. Start exploring the past today. https://e-resources.powerlibrary.org/ext/validateglobal.php?cid=ECONTENT&lid=PL1774&dataid=2207
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July Community Collection
Lackawanna County Libraries are collecting items for the Community Intervention Center located in Scranton. Requested items include coffee, sugar, paper coffee cups, deodorant, shaving cream, and white socks. All items should be in new condition. You can drop off your donation...
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Coal Mining Under Albright [Tales from 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...
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Meet the Staff: Jenny [Tales from the Albright]
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...
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Meet the Staff: Tina [Tales from the Albright]
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...
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Book Club Picks on NoveList Plus
Need a new Book Club pick? Use NoveList Plus to browse popular and new book club titles. Search by author, genre, or subject and create your own Book Club reading lists. Click on a title to see if it is...
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Take Audiobooks on the go with Libby.
Take your library with you as you travel this summer! Download eBooks and eAudiobooks to read or listen to in the car, at the beach, or in your backyard. Download the Libby app and sign in with your library card....
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Death on the Nile, Part II [Tales from the Albright]
On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana continue their discussion of Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. They discuss the themes of racism, classism, and feminism that can be found within the book. This leads...
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