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Democracy in Action

With less than 100 days until the 2020 presidential election, Kanopy has curated a collection of films that focuses on history and disenfranchisement as it relates to voting in the United States. Important Dates to Remember Last day to register...
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Free Mindfulness Online Workshop

Feeling stressed and looking to focus and calm your mind? Join Geisinger’s health and wellness team to learn about the growing field of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly...
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Virtual Community Rooms Available at the Scranton Public Library

The Scranton Public Library is now offering free virtual meeting rooms via Zoom to local businesses, community organizations, and governmental entities. This service is funded by a grant from the Scranton Area Foundation in response to the COVID-19 crisis. “We...
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Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 16th

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 16th at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org
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Extended Curbside Hours for Scranton Public Library Start Today!

Starting Monday, July 6, Scranton Public Library branches are offering extended hours for curbside pickup. Albright Memorial Library Monday – Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM Friday & Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM Phone: (570) 348-3000   Lackawanna County...
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Nancy Kay Holmes Library Reopening Information

The Nancy Kay Holmes Library reopened with limited services to the public on Wednesday, June 24. What to Expect Face Masks are required to enter the building. Social Distancing guidelines are in effect inside the building and on library grounds....
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Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, June 18th at 3:30PM via GoToMeeting. For connection information, please contact Scott Thomas sthomas@albright.org
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Scranton Public Library Curbside Pickup Begins Monday, June 15

Dear Library Patrons, The Circulation Department has been working hard to gather the materials that have been requested over the last 3 months. We are happy to report that we will begin Curbside Services on Monday, June 15th and you...
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Scranton Public Library to Hold Day of Giving June 15, 2020

The Scranton Public Library will be hosting a Day of Giving fundraiser on June 15, 2020. For 24 hours, the library will be raising money to benefit the programs & services at its four branches – the Albright Memorial Library,...
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Summer Quest Goes Virtual – Scranton Public Library

This year’s Summer Reading program at our branch libraries: Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, Library Express, and Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be done virtually. All ages are welcome to take part in “Imagine Your Story,” the theme...
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