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Thank you for participating during NEPA Gives
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted June 5, 2025

Thank you for participating during NEPA Gives

That’s a wrap on NEPA Gives 2025!! We are so grateful for everyone who donated, shared or liked any of our campaign posts. The library was able to raise $1,354 […]

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San Francisco Trip Raffle Tickets Now on Sale!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted May 19, 2025

San Francisco Trip Raffle Tickets Now on Sale!

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North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is on April 26th
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted April 24, 2025

North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is on April 26th

Friends of the North Branch will be holding their annual Books, Baskets & Bake Sale fundraising event on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am – 2pm at the North Branch […]

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Library Giving Day campaign now through April 1st
By Michelle Riley
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Posted March 28, 2025

Library Giving Day campaign now through April 1st

Your Window to the World Since 1889 – The Osterhout Free Library is part of a coalition of libraries joining forces to raise funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. This online [...]

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Tickets On Sale Now for the All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted March 11, 2025

Tickets On Sale Now for the All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic

Tickets are on sale now for the All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic in Partnership with the Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre! Get ready to try your luck at 18 unique […]

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Celebrate Love Your Library Month with a Special Offer
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted February 13, 2025

Celebrate Love Your Library Month with a Special Offer

In honor of Love Your Library Month this February, we’re thrilled to offer a special promotion on Get Set, Get Ready, A Tour of Wilkes-Barre with Tony and Debi – a locally produced […]

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South Branch Now Open in New Location
By Michelle Riley
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Posted January 31, 2025

South Branch Now Open in New Location

After over a year of closure, and just in time for the 101st anniversary of the branch, the South Branch of the Osterhout Free Library is officially open in the […]

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Friends of the Osterhout Donate $38,000
By Michelle Riley
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Posted December 9, 2024

Friends of the Osterhout Donate $38,000

The Friends of the Osterhout donated $38,000 to support library programs and services! These funds will be used to provide materials for all library programs and services, including the Library [...]

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Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre Donates $8,600
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 9, 2024

Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre Donates $8,600

The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is proud to donate the proceeds from their All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic fundraiser to the Osterhout Free Library in support of local children’s […]

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BlueCareer Now Live on the Library Website
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted November 4, 2024

BlueCareer Now Live on the Library Website

BlueCareer by Ebscolearning is now live on the library website!  This robust database is free for all patrons with a Luzerne County Library System card! BlueCareer provides information on more [...]

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  • Thank you for participating during NEPA Gives
    Thank you for participating during NEPA Gives
    June 5, 2025
  • San Francisco Trip Raffle Tickets Now on Sale!
    San Francisco Trip Raffle Tickets Now on Sale!
    May 19, 2025
  • North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is on April 26th
    North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is on April 26th
    April 24, 2025
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