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One-on-One Tech Help

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

3 Diabetes

Prevention Class

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

4 The Art of Racing in the

Rain Wednesday

Movie Matinee 2:00 PM, PG

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Starting A Business Workshop

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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8

A Christmas Carol Play

Reading 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

9 One-on-One Tech Help

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Justice Book & Film Club

Harlan County, USA

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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Intermediate Excel Class 2 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

11 Angry Birds

Movie 2 Wednesday

Movie Matinee 2:00 PM, PG

Beginner Word Class 2

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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14 One-on-One Tech Help

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Super Saturday Kids & Teens

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Beginner Excel Class 1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Beginner Excel Class 2 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

18 Classic Christmas Films

Wednesday Movie Matinee 2:00 PM, PG

Classic Movie Night

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

19 Beginner

Excel class 2 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Socrates Cafe 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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One-on-One Tech Help

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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One-on-One Tech Help

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Library Closed

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Library Closed

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One-on-One Tech Help

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

One-on-One Tech Help

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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28 One-on-One Tech Help

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

LEGO Robotics Kids & Teens

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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One-on-One Tech Help

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

31 New Year’s

Eve Library

Closes at 5:00 PM

LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM Monday -Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

DECEMBER 2019

Classic Movie Night Wednesday Dec. 18

Friends of the Scranton Public Library Book Sale December 3rd - 8th

Tues. - Fri. 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Saturday & Sunday fill a friends bag for $5 Location: Marketplace at Steamtown by Crunch Fitness

Friends of SPL Book Sale Dec. 3rd-8th

This holiday, make a difference while you shop.

Shop for holiday gifts & supplies at amazon.smile.com and Amazon donates.

Computer Learning Lab Classes

All classes are free with a valid Lackawanna County Library System library card. The Computer Learning Lab is located on the lower level of the Lack. County Children’s Library, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA. To register for any of the computer

classes, please email the lab instructor at complab@albright.org or call (570) 348-3000 ext. 3038.

Beginner Excel Class Sessions 1-2 Session 1: Dec. 4 @ 2 PM | Dec. 16 @ 6 PM Dec. 18 @ 2 PM Session 2: Dec. 11 @ 2 PM | Dec. 17 @ 6 PM Dec. 19 @ 2 PM Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills Learn how to create & format basic worksheets & how to use calculations. This class is taught in 2 sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help Dec. 2, 9, 14, 20, 23, 26, 28, & 30 By Appointment Only Work one-on-one with a computer lab instructor for help with your technology needs. You may bring in your own device or laptop.

Beginner Word Class Sessions 1-2 Session 1: December 4 @ 6:00 PM Session 2: December 11 @ 6:00 PM Pre-requisite: Intro. to Computers Learn how to create & edit documents, format text/paragraphs, and save files. This class is taught in 2 sessions.

Wednesday Movie Matinee Nov. 6, 13, & 20 from 2-4 PM Henkelman Room | Ratings Vary Enjoy a free movie and snack. Visit the circulation desk to receive your free ticket when you show your library card. December 4: The Art of Racing in the Rain December 11: Angry Birds Movie 2 December 18: Classic Christmas Films: “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” & “Emmett Otters Jug-Band Christmas”

Socrates café Thursday, Dec. 19 @ 6:30 PM Director’s Office | For Adults Prof. Phil Jenkins from Maywood Univ. will lead a discussion on a topic of the group’s choice using the Socratic Method.

LIBRARY ROOM LOCATIONS

The Henkelman Room: 2nd floor of

the Albright Memorial Library

Community Room: Lower level of

the Lackawanna County Children’s

Library

Director’s Office: Main floor of the

Albright Memorial Library.

*All rooms are handicap accessible* Classic Movie Night Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Henkelman Room | For Adults December’s Classic Movie Night will watch the 1949 film Come to the Stable, starring Loretta Young and Celeste Holm. In this heartwarming film, Sister Margaret and Sister Scholastica arrive unannounced and determined to build a children’s hospital in the small New England town of Bethlehem. To build it, the sisters recruit various townspeople, negotiate with a bookie for the land and contend with a songwriter who’s set against the project.

Diabetes Prevention Class Tuesday, Dec. 3 @ 5:15 PM Henkelman Room | For Adults Geisinger will present information on diabetes prevention tips. Call 866-415-7138 to register.

Super Saturday Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM For kids & teens ages 10-18 Explore the library’s STEM kits or play games on the Nintendo Switch. Super Saturday takes place every second Saturday of the month.

LEGO Robotics Saturday, Dec. 28 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm For kids & teens ages 11-18 Work in teams to design, build, and program your own LEGO robot. Space is limited. Registration required.

Intermediate Excel Classes 1-2 Session 1: Dec. 3 @ 6 PM | Dec. 18 @ 6 PM Session 2: Dec. 10 @ 6 PM | Dec. 19 @ 6 PM Pre-requisite: Beginner Excel For those looking to learn more about Excel, this class will cover how to group worksheets, construct formulas, and insert sparklines.

Starting Your Own Business Workshop Thursday, December 5 from 6-8 pm Henkelman Room | Adults Credit Management of Pennsylvania will present this free workshop for those interested in starting their own business. The first part of the workshop will go through the steps of starting your own business. The second part of the workshop will go into more detail about writing a business plan and go over marketing strategies to help your business stand out. Registration is required. To register, call (570) 795-4315 or visit www.albright.org.

Social Justice Book & Film Club Monday, Dec. 9 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Henkelman Room | For Adults The Library’s Book & Film Club will watch Harlan County, USA. In 1973, when the Brookside coal miners voted for the United Mine Workers union, the Duke Power Company refused it. Barbara Kopple documented the struggle between the miners and the company, causing a big uproar. A discussion will follow the film.

Every Gift Counts!

This holiday season, when you shop online through smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the

proceeds to the Scranton Public Library.

A Christmas Carol Play Reading Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 pm Henkelman Room | Teens & Adults Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a play reading inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! Local actor Bob Hughes will read a play adaptation of this timeless tale while dressed as Scrooge! Light snacks will be served. Free registration.