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On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jess and Alyssa discuss a shoplifting ring that took place across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittston. Myra Brown and Edith Connell, worked with Annie Bachman to steal numerous items from stores in all...

Join the Big Library Read digital book club! Borrow the e-book of The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake from our digital collection with no waitlists or holds. New to Libby? Download the app on your smartphone, tablet, or...

Libby will soon replace the OverDrive app. If you haven't already done so, please make sure to download Libby on your smartphone, tablet, or e-reader to continue enjoying the library's online collection of e-books and e-audiobooks. Need technical assistance? Call...

Beanstack makes it easy for you to quickly log reading and activities for you and your family members' participation in library challenges! The library currently has three fun Beanstack challenges for you. SummerQuest 2022 runs through August 13. In July,...

Join us on Beanstack to explore the world of culinary arts! This challenge is designed for all ages and can be done as a group or family. Learn about famous chefs, try new dishes and recipes, and attend culinary-themed programs...

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jenny discuss Ella and Joseph Olesnovich. After a brief look at the Olesnovich family as a whole, they have a lively discussion regarding Ella being arrested for multiple thefts. During...

View the moon and other wonders of the night sky up close through a high-quality telescope with facilitator, Conal Richards.  For kids and teens.  Register online https://lclshome.org/events/star-party/

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Jenny and Alyssa discuss Frank Olesnovich, who worked with Michael Healey and Jacob Tice to rob people of their money. They discuss their crimes, the trial, and how Frank's father, Theodore, was...

The Lackawanna County Library Board will meet in person at the Children’s Library, Lower Level,  520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA at 6:00 PM on the following dates: July 11, September 12, November 7, December 5, 2022. For more information or...

The Albright Memorial Library will host a presentation and book signing recognizing the biography, Somebody Else’s Dream: Dakota, The Buoys, & “Timothy.” Rock journalist Maxim W. Furek will conduct the event on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at the Albright...