North Branch, at 28 Oliver Street (Parsons)
The North Branch relocated to its current home at 28 Oliver Street in the Parsons area of Wilkes-Barre in 2009. But the branch’s history dates back to 1923 and has grown from its original 1400 volumes to over 15,000 items!
But the branch’s history dates back to 1923 and has grown from its original 1400 volumes to over 15,000 items and continues to serve as an active community resource for residents at the north end of town.
Click here to learn more about the history of our North Branch, and all four of the Osterhout locations.
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Upcoming events for North, South, and Plains branches are listed to the right, or you can check out all of the Osterhout activities on our Calendar.
South Branch, at 2 Airy Street
The South Branch location opened at Stanton and Airy Streets in 1924, thirty five years after the Main Library. A resource for South Wilkes-Barre patrons, the South Branch has been a major outreach to area children since its inception.
Click here to learn more about the history of our South Branch, and all four of the Osterhout locations.
Click here to find us, contact us, or review our hours of operation.
Upcoming events for North, South, and Plains branches are listed to the right, or you can check out all of the Osterhout activities on our Calendar.
Plains Branch, at 126 North Main Street
The Plains Branch is located on the “top of the hill” in the Municipal building at 126 North Main Street, where it has served Plains and area residents since November of 1968.
Click here to learn more about the history of the Plains Branch, and all four of our Osterhout locations.
Click here to find us, contact us, or review our hours of operation.
Upcoming events for North, South, and Plains branches are listed to the right, or you can check out all of the Osterhout activities on our Calendar.
Upcoming Events for Branches
North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale
May 21 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmFriends Tent Book Sale: Preview Night
June 10 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pmFriends Tent Book Sale: Opening Day
June 11 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale
June 13 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale
June 14 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale: Children’s Day
June 15 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale
June 16 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale
June 17 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pmFriends Tent Book Sale: Bag & Box Day
June 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am