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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
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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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Thank you for participating during NEPA Gives
By Michelle Riley
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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
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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
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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
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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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