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Friends of the Osterhout Donate $38,000
By Michelle Riley
In News
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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Luzerne County Library System Celebrates 40 years of county-wide service!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted October 29, 2024

Luzerne County Library System Celebrates 40 years of county-wide service!

The Luzerne County Library System is proud to announce they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary! In 1984, the following 10 independent libraries in Luzerne County came together to provide [...]

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15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party Tickets Available Now
By Michelle Riley
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Posted September 10, 2024

15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party Tickets Available Now

15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party tickets are now available for purchase! Join us atop the Intermodal Parking Garage in Downtown Wilkes-Barre for an event unlike any other. We welcome local [...]

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Asheville, NC Trip Raffle Tickets Now Available
By Michelle Riley
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Posted August 16, 2024

Asheville, NC Trip Raffle Tickets Now Available

Enter for your chance to win a trip for two to Asheville, North Carolina!  Tickets are available for purchase at the library or online at this link: https://osterhout.cbo.io Trip includes […]

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15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party Tickets Available Now
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted August 5, 2024

15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party Tickets Available Now

15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party tickets are now available for purchase! Join us atop the Intermodal Parking Garage in Downtown Wilkes-Barre for an event unlike any other. We welcome local [...]

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Library Branches Will Be Closed for Independence Day
By Michelle Riley
In News, Press Releases
Posted July 3, 2024

Library Branches Will Be Closed for Independence Day

The Osterhout Free Library and its branches will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. The library will resume regular hours on Friday, July 5th. Have a safe […]

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North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 23, 2024

North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale!

Friends of the North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library will be holding their annual Books, Baskets & Bake Sale fundraising event on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. […]

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Buff City Soap Fundraising Night
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted March 27, 2024

Buff City Soap Fundraising Night

Shop with us in-store at Buff City Soap Wilkes-Barre (407 Arena Hub Plaza) on Thursday, March 28th from 3-7 p.m.  20% of sales during this time will be donated back […]

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