Great Railroad Strike of 1877: Notable People in Mayor McKune’s Papers (Series: Part 2) |
Albright Memorial Library
In order to understand Mayor McKune’s papers on the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, the backgrounds of the major figured he corresponded with or about should be examined. Many of the figures are veterans of the Civil War or prominent...
Student Success: SPECIAL PARENT SESSION |
Abington Community Library
Student Success: SPECIAL PARENT SESSION Helping Parents Prepare Teens & Pre-Teens for School Date: Wed., July 29, 2020 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm ET The kids are all right...but could you help them do better? Learn how to help your teens and pre-teens get...
Immediate Full-Time Opening at Abington Community Library |
Abington Community Library
The Abington Community Library has an immediate full-time opening, Circulation Plus. If you're interested in working with a vibrant, creative team to provide services and resources, please respond with your Resume and Letter of Interest (outlining the reasons for your...
Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and Mayor Robert H. McKune (Series: Part 1) |
Albright Memorial Library
Recently, the Scranton Public Library’s Reference Department became aware of documents from former Scranton Mayor Robert H. McKune in our collection. Before becoming Mayor, McKune traveled to California during the Gold Rush, fought in the Battle of Antietam during the...
“Conversations Matter: Black Lives Matter” Program, Thursday, July 23 at 7 PM |
Abington Community Library
The Abington Community Library is pleased to present a new series entitled “Conversations Matter” which explores current events and promotes discussion and change in our community. Our first program will focus on "Black Lives Matter" and systemic racism in America....
Upcoming Fundraising Events! |
Abington Community Library
As all our major in-person fundraising events have been cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, we are looking at creative ways to raise money. We hope you'll take part in our efforts! During July, we have a special raffle basket...
Novel Thoughts! |
Children's Library
Zoom Virtual Event Children's Library: This summer we will be talking about two popular books, Hilo: the Boy who Crashed to Earth and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. July 16, 23, 30 @10:30 AM: Hilo: The Boy who Crashed to Earth,...
Study Skills Webinar for Students, Parents, and Job Seekers |
Abington Community Library
This webinar is a part of Tutor.com's new Summer Webinar Series geared towards students, parents, and even job seekers. Next up in our series is a session that aims to help students improve their study skills towards better academic outcomes. Study Skills for Students Date: Wed.,...
Virtual Community Rooms Available at the Scranton Public Library |
Albright Memorial 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...
Scranton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 16th |
Albright Memorial Library
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
