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It’s Preschool at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library!

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It’s Preschool at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library!

See a photo of our class! Tuesdays are school days at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library and if you're 4 or 5 years old, then you may join us! Lil' Library Learners is a program specially designed for children who...
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Friday Crafternoon: We made Scarecrows!

See photos of our crafts! Last Friday, children at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library participated in Crafternoon by making paper bag scarecrows! All enjoyed this time of crafting. Each Friday from 3:00-4:30, materials to create a unique craft are provided....
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We Celebrated Johnny Appleseed!

See photos from this event! [caption id="attachment_5393" align="aligncenter" width="300"] I like using paint![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5394" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Messy hands![/caption] Last Tuesday kids joined together to learn about and celebrate Johnny Appleseed. We read stories about Johnny Appleseed and other stories...
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Important Teen Survey!!

Have a say in what is available for you at the Scranton Public Library!! Take a minute of your time and fill out this important teen survey!! We need to hear from you!! Click here for the survey.
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We had a Teddy Bear Sleepover

[caption id="attachment_5247" align="alignleft" width="300"] Teddy Bears using the computers! [/caption] Once a year Teddy Bears are welcome to spend the Night at Nancy Kay Holmes Library for a Teddy Bear Sleepover! This year we had quite a good group. While the...
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Welcome Fall!

We're busy getting ready for Fall at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library! In order to get ready for the season, we did a special painting project during Friday Crafternoon. Using a trace of our hand and arm, we made a...
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Celebrating Grandparents at the Library!

[caption id="attachment_5225" align="alignleft" width="300"] Even Grandparents enjoy story time![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5224" align="alignleft" width="300"] Making cards for Grandma and Grandpa![/caption] Last week we celebrated our Grandparents at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library! First we met in the Children's Room for stories...
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Family Place is back!

[caption id="attachment_5203" align="alignleft" width="300"] Playing trains with grandma![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5204" align="alignleft" width="300"] Music instruments are so much fun![/caption] [caption id="attachment_5205" align="alignleft" width="300"] Playing with food toys![/caption] Family Place at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library is back from hiatus. On select...
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Friends of the Scranton Public Library Used Book Sale

Used Book Sale Starts Tomorrow! . Join us for the Friends of the Scranton Public Library Used Book Sale! Once again, the sale will be held at Library Express for your convenience. Stop by and browse through a large selection of...
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Crafting with Duct Tape

[caption id="attachment_5197" align="alignleft" width="168"] I made a wallet![/caption]     Members of the Tween Team at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library had a fun experience last week - crafting with Duct Tape. We used all kinds of decorative duct tape...
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