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50/50 Raffle
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted April 10, 2026

50/50 Raffle

Enter our 50/50 raffle to help support the library and get a chance to win 50% of the total funds raised! Drawing date is Friday, April 24. Every ticket makes […]

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Thank You Sponsors
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted March 25, 2026

Thank You Sponsors

We extend our sincere thanks to all of our sponsors for making mini-golf at the Osterhout Free Library such a success. Their generous support made it possible to transform the […]

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$1,000 Hole-in-One Chance!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted March 11, 2026

$1,000 Hole-in-One Chance!

NEW THIS YEAR! We are excited to announce a $1,000 hole-in-one prize for our 21+ Adult Night on Saturday, March 21 and a $500 hole-in-one prize for our All Ages […]

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$5 Bag Sale
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted February 20, 2026

$5 Bag Sale

Saturday February 28, the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library are having their $5 Bag Sale. You can buy a bag for $5 cash and then fill it with any […]

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Friends of the Osterhout Donate $40,000
By Michelle Riley
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Posted January 2, 2026

Friends of the Osterhout Donate $40,000

The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library are delighted to announce that they were able to donate $40,000 to the Osterhout Free Library just before the end of 2025! These […]

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Basket of Cheer Ticket Sales Extended
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 17, 2025

Basket of Cheer Ticket Sales Extended

There’s still time to get your tickets for the Holiday Basket of Cheer Beer Raffle! This is your chance to win an awesome assortment of brews just in time for […]

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Give A Little, Change A Lot: It’s Giving Tuesday!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 1, 2025

Give A Little, Change A Lot: It’s Giving Tuesday!

For over 136 years, the Osterhout Free Library has served as a welcoming hub of knowledge, opportunity, and connection for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Area and Luzerne County. Thanks to your […]

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Juvenile Material Now FINE FREE!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted September 13, 2025

Juvenile Material Now FINE FREE!

All Juvenile materials in the Luzerne County Library System are now FINE FREE! All juvenile books, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs will no longer accrue fines. All previous juvenile fines have been [...]

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Get Ready! Osterhout Library Online Auction Opens Sept. 2
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted August 29, 2025

Get Ready! Osterhout Library Online Auction Opens Sept. 2

The wait is over—our annual online auction opens for bidding on Tuesday, September 2 at 12:00 PM! Dozens of exciting items, experiences, and packages will be up for grabs, with […]

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Brewsterhout Tickets Now on Sale!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted July 21, 2025

Brewsterhout Tickets Now on Sale!

The Osterhout Free Library is thrilled to announce our 16th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Please mark your calendar for Friday, October 3, 2025, atop the Intermodal Center in downtown [...]

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