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Musician Tom Sieling will perform in the Community Room on August 9 at 11 AM followed by the Prize Raffles, Teen Read Prizes and Contest Winners.  Then, join us under the tent for a Potluck Cookout!  We'll supply the hotdogs,...

The "Ladies of Pre-Code" library film series continues Wednesday, August 6 at 7 PM with the 1933 comedy I'm No Angel starring Mae West and Cary Grant. In only her second starring role (and her third -- and final --...

Vote now! Every summer libraries through-out the Lackawanna County Library System compete in a LEGO Build Off!  LEGO lovers build elaborate scenes, amazing buildings and crazy vehicles to make the most fantastic entry for their library! The theme this year...

Due to popular demand, as well as slight synching issues during its initial presentation, Albright Memorial Library has added a second screening of the documentary "Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood" on Wednesday, August 13th at...

Spend an evening with the Scranton Fire Department and see a fire truck up close and personal! Children will also learn about fire safety and what to expect if they experience a fire.  Check out these photos from previous years....

Cast Your Vote By Friday, August 8   Readers are being asked to help choose the book for the next “Big Library Read,” coming in October. All you need to participate is a library card and an eReader, mobile device...

Returning on September 10th - Family Place Workshops!   Join parents, caregivers, and children from birth through 3 years of age for Family Place Workshops at the library! Meet community resource professionals and learn information appropriate to the care and...

See Photos from This Event! This week, our young patrons at The Nancy Kay Holmes Library and Library Express had a special visitor - Nature Nick! Nature Nick came to visit us all the way from Long Island, New York...

With over 650 registered, we can say that this year's Summer Reading Club was a success! If you haven't finished reading your 10 books, there's still time! The Club ends Friday, so hurry and read those books so you can...

See Photos from This Event On Friday, July 25th, friends and family of the late Nancy Kay Holmes gathered in her namesake library for a very special celebration. This year is the 75th anniversary of Nancy Kay Holmes' birth, as...