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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 materia... more
FAQs about Tales from the Albright:How many episodes does Tales from the Albright have?The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.
October 26, 2022Episode 46: Scary Stories to Tell in the DarkOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Jenny discuss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. The discussion takes a turn into a larger discussion on pop culture and horror shows for children in the 1990s. We hope you enjoy!...more28minPlay
October 19, 2022Episode 45: On JuneteenthOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa, Briana, and Scott discuss On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed. They discuss the concept of origin stories, the importance of uncovering the complexities of history, and how the book can be seen through a Pennsylvanian perspective. On Juneteenth was chosen by the University of Scranton as part of their Royal Reads program. We hope you enjoy....more21minPlay
October 06, 2022Episode 44: Halloween at the Children's LibraryOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Angela shares the upcoming Halloween programs being held at the Lackawanna County Children's Library. She then discusses her favorite fall activities and her surprising connection with the Disney movie Hocus Pocus. We hope you enjoy!...more14minPlay
September 28, 2022Episode 43: Scranton Public Library's Music CollectionOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa and Scott discuss the history of the music collection at the Scranton Public Library. We also discover the official theme song of Scranton, "Scranton Town", along with another song "Steamtown USA" both written by local musician Michael Giannetta. A third song titled "S-C-R-A-N-T-O-N" is also discussed. We hope you enjoy!...more24minPlay
September 21, 2022Episode 42: So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Part IIOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa finish their discussion about So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson. They discuss the origins of the theory of group madness, the concept of radical honesty, and shaming feedback loops that are found in the book. We hope you enjoy!...more27minPlay
September 14, 2022Episode 41: So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Part IOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa discuss So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson. During part one of this series, they discuss the importance of social media privacy, the concept of shame, and shame in the criminal justice system. We hope you enjoy!...more28minPlay
August 24, 2022Episode 40: Back to SchoolOn this episode of Tales from the Albright Alyssa interviews Jess, Angela, and Briana to learn about the back to school resources provided by the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna County Children's Library. The resources discussed cover physical materials, digital databases, and programs that will take place in the fall. We hope you enjoy!...more22minPlay
August 18, 2022Episode 39: North Pocono Public LibraryOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa discusses the history of the North Pocono Public Library with Justine and Chris. Chris and Justine provide insight into the every day workings of the library and their own experiences. They also discuss the ongoing and ever expanding garden project at the North Pocono Public Library. We hope you enjoy!...more28minPlay
August 10, 2022Episode 38: Chickens, Forgery, and TattoosOn this episode of Tales from the Albright, Briana and Alyssa discuss three mugshots from the Department of Public Safety Collection. They discuss Joseph Whitney, who tried to use a forged check, before discussing two chicken thieves, Charles Sower and Patrick Rogan. Briana and Alyssa end the episode with a lively discussion about the state of tattoos in the early 1900s. We hope you enjoy!...more21minPlay
July 20, 2022Episode 37: Shoplifting TrioOn 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 three places. We hope you enjoy!...more17minPlay
FAQs about Tales from the Albright:How many episodes does Tales from the Albright have?The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.