Scranton Public Library

Tales from the Albright

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Established in 1893, the Scranton Public Library serves Scranton, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The library strives to enhance the lives of all individuals by offering free access to materials and programs designed to satisfy the informational and recreational needs of our community. This podcast is designed to highlight the history and interesting stories found in our collection.

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Scranton Public Library

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History

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5. lis 2024

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Epizody

Episode 6: Stained Glass Windows (Part 2) 11.08.2021 19:55

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess conclude the two part series exploring the history of the stained glass windows at the Albright Memorial Library. The discussion includes information about groileresque bindings, Catherine de Medici, and Francis II. We hope you enjoy! Please Note: We are aware that his episode has a lot of static noise. We have resolved this issue for fut...

Episode 5: Stained Glass Windows (Part I) 04.08.2021 16:53

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Ann discuss the stained glass windows of the Albright Memorial Library. We discuss the history of the windows and the bookbindings reproduced as the designs. This episode includes a look at Elizabeth I, Edward VI, Henry III, and Diane de Poitiers and their relationships with books. We hope you enjoy! Sources for the information presented in th...

Episode 4: Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore 28.07.2021 18:14

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Brittany discuss the establishment of the Lackawanna County Children's Library and Library Express Bookstore. Topics covered include the Children's Library's origin as a Christian Science Church, the need for the Scranton Public Library to expand its children's section, and the establishment of our very own hybrid bookstore/library branch loca...

Episode 3: First Staff and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 21.07.2021 15:38

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the first staff at the Albright Memorial Library. After this, they discuss the history of the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library. Topics discussed will include images of the first staff, early library funding, and how the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library got its name. We hope you enjoy! Sources for the information presented in this po...

Episode 2: Olmsted Garden 14.07.2021 17:57

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jess discuss the original landscape plan designed by Frederick Law Olmsted for the Albright Memorial Library. They cover the importance of Frederick Law Olmsted, changes to the garden over the years, and other local areas the Olmsted firm designed. We hope you enjoy! Sources for the information presented in this podcast can be found on lclshom...

Episode 1: The Albright Memorial Library 07.07.2021 18:43

On the first episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Elizabeth discuss the establishment of the Scranton Public Library. The episode features facts about the library's architecture, opening, and reception by the general public. We hope you enjoy! Sources for the information presented in this podcast can be found on lclshome.org. Theme music is "Indie Folk Acoustic," by Asepirawan20 publishe...