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Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17! | Albright Memorial Library

Celebrate Constitution Day, next Tuesday, September 17, at the Albright Memorial Library! Everyone who completes a Constitution Day word search or crossword puzzle will be entered to win a $20 Library Express Bookstore gift card. 

Live Your Best Life with Chronic Conditions Workshop Coming this October | Albright Memorial Library

United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA and Geisinger health and wellness are offering a six-week program for those who have chronic or long-term conditions. This interactive group is open to the public and available at no cost. Participants 18 years or older meet once a week to learn how to improve their health. Caregivers, friends, and […]

Employment Opportunity- Reference Department Senior Clerk | Albright Memorial Library

There is a part-time Senior Library Clerk position available in the Reference Department at the Albright Memorial Library. The candidate must function well in a busy environment and enjoy working with the public. Candidate must be computer literate, Internet-savvy, and able to provide accurate answers to a variety of in-person, on-line and telephone queries. Teamwork […]

Cinderella’s Closet of NEPA Donation Collection | Albright Memorial Library

Help young women find affordable prom attire by donating your gently-used gowns, dresses, and accessories to Cinderella’s Closet of NEPA. Representatives from Cinderella’s Closet will be visiting the Albright Memorial Library in the Henkelman Room on Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Labor Day Hours | Albright Memorial Library

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library will be closed on Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2nd in celebration of Labor Day.  These locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.   Library Express will be open 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September […]

Country Music Film by Ken Burns Preview Screening | Albright Memorial Library

Johnny Cash. George Jones. Garth Brooks. Keith Urban. Emmylou Harris. All of these stars are creators of the uniquely American art form called county music. Starting September 15 on PBS, Ken Burns’ 16-hour documentary Country Music explores the history of this vibrant music telling the stories of the legendary characters who shaped it; Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, […]

James D. Hill 5K to Benefit the Scranton Public Library | Albright Memorial Library

The James D. Hill 5K Run to Read will take place on Saturday, August 3 starting at 9:00 am at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Olive Street in Scranton. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the James D. Hill Memorial Fund at the Scranton Public Library which helps to purchase […]

LRC Opioid Education Community Meeting | Albright Memorial Library

The Lackawanna Recovery Coalition will be hosting a community meeting on opioid education on Wednesday, June 12 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The meeting will cover two topics. “Saving Lives with Narcan” Presented by Bruce Beauvais, Operations Manager at Pennsylvania Ambulance “Recovery Resources for Families” Presented by Lindsey Cochrane, Mental Health Specialist at Outreach […]

Swingin’ on Vine Tickets on Sale Now! | Albright Memorial Library

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Swingin’ on Vine! May 24th from 5 to 8 pm Get your tickets today!  The Scranton Public Library’s annual Swingin’ on Vine block party and fundraiser will be on Friday, May 24 from 5-8 PM. Enjoy light fare from Scranton area restaurants, beer, wine, and margaritas, and raffle baskets donated […]

Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Hours | Albright Memorial Library

Friday, May 24th Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library will be closing at 2 pm for the Swingin’ On Vine Fundraiser.  Memorial Day Weekend Hours: Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th Library Express will be open 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Albright Memorial […]