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Honor Your Loved One this Valentine’s Day
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted February 3, 2024

Honor Your Loved One this Valentine’s Day

With a $25 donation, you can honor or memorialize a loved one with a bookplate inside the cover of a new book! Books are added to the library’s collection and […]

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Celebrating 135 years of service
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted February 2, 2024

Celebrating 135 years of service

The Osterhout Free Library has been serving the City of Wilkes-Barre for 135 years. On January 28, 1889 an opening ceremony was held at the neighboring First Presbyterian Church. Presenters […]

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February is Love Your Library Month
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted January 30, 2024

February is Love Your Library Month

Love Your Library Month is celebrated during February in libraries nationwide. This is a great time to recognize the important role libraries play in the cultural and economic success of […]

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Luzerne County Library System seeking RFP’s for IT Services
By Michelle Riley
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Posted January 5, 2024

Luzerne County Library System seeking RFP’s for IT Services

The Luzerne County Library System is now accepting RFP’s for IT services. Full details can be found here: https://luzernelibraries.org/rfps/

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Hardcover mystery books on sale for $1 in the Friends Book Shop
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted January 5, 2024

Hardcover mystery books on sale for $1 in the Friends Book Shop

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January Staff Picks are in!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted January 5, 2024

January Staff Picks are in!

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January staff picks are in!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted January 14, 2023

January staff picks are in!

Click here to see what the staff has suggested for you this month!

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Mini Canvas Art Contest
By Michelle Riley
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Posted January 2, 2023

Mini Canvas Art Contest

Grab a kit from the Osterhout Free Library and return your submission by Jan 31! Contest rules: Theme: Books! How they make you feel? What you love about them? GO […]

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Thank you, Friends!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 27, 2022

Thank you, Friends!

Thank you, Friends! We are so grateful to the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library who recently donated $35,000 to the library! The Friends work tirelessly each week to ensure […]

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Sending holiday cheer for all to hear!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 23, 2022

Sending holiday cheer for all to hear!

May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. Much love, Your friends at the Osterhout Free Library

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