Library Closed Memorial Day Weekend

ALBRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

WILL BE CLOSED
SATURDAY, MAY 25TH
SUNDAY, MAY 26TH
AND
MONDAY, MAY 27TH
IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 2 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 24TH TO PREPARE FOR SWINGIN' ON VINE!

For information on Memorial Day, click here.

Socrates Cafe Thursday, May 16th at 6:30 PM In Community Room

SOCRATES CAFE

THURSDAY, MAY 16TH

6:30 PM - 8 PM

COMMUNITY ROOM

NOTE: This event is handicapped accessible.

This thought provoking discussion group has been in place for two years at the Library. Come and check it out; a variety of people raise questions and respectfully listen to one another discuss a topic chosen that evening. No prior learning is required. 

 

Reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please call (570) 348-3000 or you can register online by clicking here.

Invitation To Join The Library Lecture Society

Help continue to bring outstanding speakers to Lackawanna County by considering becoming a donor to The Library Lecture Society.

Since 2005, the Lackawanna County Library System has been dedicated to bringing outstanding speakers to present at its Lecture Series.  Past speakers have included David McCullough, the late Charlie Wilson, Salman Rushdie, Henry Winkler, Fran Lebowitz, Michio Kaku, and Adriana Trigiani. 

Funding for the Lecture Series is made possible through various funds and grants, and we would like to make it open to individual donors as well.  Benefits for becoming a member include advance notice of upcoming speakers, help in selecting future speakers, and invitations to pre-lecture receptions.

Click on the image above for more information.

Please consider becoming a member of The Library Lecture Society.  If you would like a PDF of the above application, please email refdept@albright.org Thank you. 

Open Mic Poetry Night At Library Express Wednesday, April 24th and Wednesday, May 22nd

Library Express (2nd Floor, The Mall At Steamtown) will be hosting two Open Mic Poetry Nights.  They will be at 6:30 Pm on Wednesday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 22nd. 

You are welcome to bring your own original work or pieces by your favorite poets. 

To register, please call (570) 558-1670.

First Friday Art Exhibit At Library Express In May; Music By Pat Finnerty

Library Express will be on the First Friday map for May.  We will be hosting "Mosiacs," a collection of mosiac art created by the young me at the Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention Center, on Friday, May 3rd from 6 PM to 8 PM at Library Express (2nd floor, Mall at Steamtown).

There will be refreshments, and live music by Pat Finnerty.

Hope to see you on First Friday. 

"The Library In My Life" Essay Contest

The Lackawanna County Library System wants to know how the library has changed your life. The author of the winning essay will receive a Google Nexus 7 tablet.  The winning essay will be announced June 3rd! 

Click on the image above for contest rules and other information. 

Good luck!

Periodical Room Closed 9-4 Wednesday, April 10th

The Periodicals Room will be closed on Wednesday, April 10th from 9 AM to 4 PM for a meeting. 

Computers 1-8 will be unavailable during this time, but printers and microfilm readers/printers will be available.

LCLS "Read To Feed" Summer Hunger Awareness Campaign April 1st - 30th

The Lackawanna County Library System is sponsoring a "Read to Read" Summer Hunger Awareness Campaign throughout the month of April. 

Collection drums will be set up at all libraries in the Lackawanna County Library System. 

Thank you. 

Socrates Cafe Thursday, April 18th at 6:30 PM In Community Room

SOCRATES CAFE

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

6:30 PM - 8 PM

COMMUNITY ROOM

NOTE: This event is handicapped accessible.

This thought provoking discussion group has been in place for two years at the Library. Come and check it out; a variety of people raise questions and respectfully listen to one another discuss a topic chosen that evening. No prior learning is required.

Reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please call (570) 348-3000 or you can register online by clicking here.

Reference Department Closing At 3 PM Friday, April 12th

On Friday, April 12th, the Reference Department will close at 3 PM for a special program. 

The Computer Lab in the basement of the Children's Library will be open from 2 PM to 5:20 PM.

Library Will Be Closed Easter Sunday

 'TIS EASTER!

Albright Memorial Library will be closed Sunday, March 31st for the Easter holiday!

Enjoy the nostalgic "Thanks, Easter Bunny! BOK-BOK!" M&Ms commercial below.