Mayor McKune’s papers related to the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, begin on July 25, 1877 with a proclamation issued by Mayor McKune and a telegram from Governor John F. Hartranft. Railway workers and miners continued to strike and make...

In order to understand Mayor McKune’s papers on the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, the backgrounds of the major figured he corresponded with or about should be examined. Many of the figures are veterans of the Civil War or prominent...

The Lackawanna County Library Board will hold a virtual business meeting on Monday, July 13, at 4 PM via GoToMeeting. For connection details, please email betty@albright.org.

The Lackawanna County Library Board will hold a virtual business meeting on Monday, July 13, at 4 PM via GoToMeeting. For connection details, please email betty@albright.org.

Supporters of Camp Archbald (SoCA) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Camp Archbald, the second oldest Girl Scout camp in continuous operation within the United States. To celebrate this anniversary, SoCA has put together a collection of Girl Scout and...

Face Masks & Social Distancing Required After having their doors locked for over three months to help stop the spread of COVID-19, eight of Lackawanna County’s 10 libraries have reopened with limited services and strict health and safety measures in...

Library Express Bookstore reopened to the public with limited services on Monday, June 29. What to Expect Face Masks are required to enter the building. Social Distancing guidelines are in effect inside the building and on library grounds. Occupancy limits...

During the Covid-19 pandemic many people have become unemployed. Below is a list of information for filing unemployment and contacting their offices. Links at the bottom of the page include references for job searching and career advice from databases available...

Start Borrowing from the Library Again Service is now available for borrowing books, DVDs, and other material from Lackawanna County libraries. With online ordering through the Lackawanna County Library System Catalog, and curbside pickup, it’s easy and convenient. Begin by...

All Ages  / All Libraries  /  Sign Up on Beanstalk “Imagine Your Story” during Summer Quest, the vacation reading program that is being conducted online this year due to ongoing restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Start by...