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Job Opening in Scranton: Part-Time Circulation Clerk

News Category: Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Job Opening in Scranton: Part-Time Circulation Clerk

The Scranton Public Library is looking to hire a Part-Time Circulation Clerk. Please print the application and return to any Scranton Public Library location or email the application/resume to Laura Hendricks at lhendricks@albright.org. For questions, please call the Library at...
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Pajama Drive with Friends of the Poor

During the month of November, the Scranton Public Library is partnering with Friends of the Poor for a collection that benefits the local community. Through November 30, we are accepting donations of the following items: Pajamas Slippers Bathrobes Fuzzy socks...
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Mini Masterpieces For Teens is Back!

Calling all teens!  Visit your local library this summer to participate in an exciting countywide program where you can create a mini masterpiece. Your artwork will be showcased at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art in September! Don't miss...
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Swingin’ on Vine is Back for it’s 13th year!

Swingin’ On Vine for the Albright Memorial Library is a block party fundraiser that takes place in front of the Library on the 500 block on Vine St. in downtown Scranton. This year’s event is on Friday, June 7, 2024...
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Conan Doyle for the Defense, Part I [Tales from the Albright]

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Briana discuss Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox. Oscar Slater was falsely accused and sentenced to hard labor in prison for the murder of Marion Gilchrist. Arthur Conan...
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Little Bit of History

This is George Sanderson (1847-1924). He donated the land on which the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch now stands. The land, prior to the library being built and opened in 1891, was a park. Please help us ensure that the vision...
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This Is What We Want to Fix

This is the current entrance to the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch. Unless you are very spry and able-bodied, it is forbidding which is why we need your help to install a new entrance on the the south side of the...
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What the Library Means to Me

Children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch were told about the plans to make the branch accessible to everyone and were asked to paint pictures of what the library means to them. This one is by Ava Milke 7-years-old and...
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Progress Report: Over Halfway There!

We are halfway to our $300,000 goal! You can help. [thermometer]
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A Little Imagination….

....and an architect with graphical skills can show us a glimpse into the Nancy Kay Holmes branch future. The fireplace is already there, but long hidden. You can donate here to make this a reality.
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