On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess, Laureen, and Alyssa discuss potential ghosts that haunt the Lackawanna County Children's Library and the Albright Memorial Library. We talk about our personal experiences, and ghosts in general. We...

  On this week's episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the case of Clere Mitchell. Mitchell claimed he was psychic to steal money from unsuspecting customers. This episode looks at how he was caught and his...

We are just about halfway to Halloween! To celebrate, our library staff have curated a list of scary, spooky stories books to add to your reading list. Chapter Books for Kids & Teens Ages 7-15 The R.L. Stine Collection Welcome...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jacob discuss an unusual criminal investigation that occurred in 1908. Teenagers in Scranton, Pennsylvania claimed that a local shop owner used hypnosis to convince them to commit a string of...

Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, brand new epic story arc starring Gina in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love! Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least...until now! Because suddenly, giant...

TeenTober is a nationwide celebration of library programs and services dedicated to teens in our communities. Created by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), a division of the American Library Association, TeenTober now combines previous celebrations including Teen Tech Week...

The Lackawanna County Library System strives to make technology more accessible to our community.  To do so, we ask that you fill out the “Community Technology Needs Survey.” It will take 5 minutes to complete. Whether you use the library...

As the weather continues to cool down and we head into the winter months, libraries in Lackawanna County are again promoting community donations of new and gently used coats for those in need. If you are able, please donate coats,...

October is officially here which means it's time for candy, costumes, and a good Halloween book! Check out our book recommendation lists below based on age groups to get you into the Halloween spirit. Borrow these titles with your library...

  On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Michele cover horror, thriller, and mystery book recommendations from the staff of the Scranton Public Library. We hope you enjoy and find something new to read! To listen to...