Online Resources from the Library All the attention is on COVID-19, but that is not our only health issue. Sheltering at home may have led us to ignore ailments like headaches, indigestion, seasonal allergies, arthritis, and other complaints. One of...

Downloads Free from the Library During the past five months, a lot of library patrons isolating at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 discovered the joys and benefits of eBooks and audiobooks from the library. You can, too,...

The Computer Learning Lab for the Lackawanna County Library System will be providing free tech help and computer classes on Facebook Live throughout the month of August. No registration is necessary to view these programs. Virtual Tech Help Bring your...

In the aftermath of the events of August 1st, Alderman Patrick Mahon issued warrants against twenty-two members of the Scranton Citizen Corps. The group, which included William Walker Scranton, Ezra Ripple, and Wharten Dickson, were charged with willful murder of...

Fresh fruits & vegetables will be given as well  as other food items! All items will be boxed and bagged for quick pick-up. Fridays  August 7 and  21 at 12:00 PM This program is available for ALL families that participate...

Due to his injuries, Mayor McKune did not write any correspondence or send any telegrams on August 2, 1877. The First Division of the National Guard under the command of General Brinton, a company of the National Guard under the...

Only one item exists for August 1st in Mayor McKune’s documents, a telegram from Governor Hartranft informing the Mayor that reinforcements would be in the city soon. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="546"] Pittsburg Pa Aug 1 1877 RH McKune Mayor Troops...

Mayor McKune’s documents on July 30, 1877 show a conflicting account of the day. Many people believed that the situation would remain peaceful, but a letter received by an anonymous source threatened fires being set at local coal mines in...

The rising tensions of July 27, 1877 are reflected in the letters and telegrams found in Mayor McKune’s papers. On July 27th, Mayor McKune met with the Brotherhood of Trainmen to discuss a potential return to work. Railway workers, firemen,...

The events of July 26, 1877 focused on preparing for the anticipated clashes between strikers, and the military presence in Scranton. The relatively calm day is reflected in Mayor McKune’s papers though a telegram to Governor Hartranft and letter from...