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Holiday Hours
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted December 5, 2022

Holiday Hours

Please take note of our holiday hours as we approach the end of December: 12/24/2022 – Closed 12/25/2022 – Closed 12/26/2022 – Closed 12/27/2022 – 12/29/2022 – [...]

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Nearly 1,000 New E-Books Added to Power Library!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted November 3, 2022

Nearly 1,000 New E-Books Added to Power Library!

Nearly 1,000 new e-books on the subjects of digital literacy, computer programming, juvenile and young adult nonfiction, business, communication, and more are available at Power Library! All you [...]

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South Branch closed until further notice.
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted October 24, 2022

South Branch closed until further notice.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, South Branch (located at 2 Airy Street in Wilkes-Barre), will be closed until further notice. Our deepest apologies for the inconvenience. Rest assured, [...]

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Climate Change and Us
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted October 20, 2022

Climate Change and Us

Join us on November 3 at 5:30pm to discuss climate change and what that really means for us. Free to attend. Simply call 570-823-0156 t register. 

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October Staff Picks are in!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted October 4, 2022

October Staff Picks are in!

The October staff picks are in! Click here to see what the staff has suggested for your this time around!

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Want to highlight your product at Brewsterhout?
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted September 18, 2022

Want to highlight your product at Brewsterhout?

The Brewsterhout Rooftop Party is set for Fri, Oct 7th and we’d love to have your tasty food, goodies, brews and wine at the event! Click the link below to […]

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Online Auction Kicks off on Tues, Sept 6th!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted September 3, 2022

Online Auction Kicks off on Tues, Sept 6th!

The Osterhout in Wonderland online silent auction is now LIVE! Click here to bid on an array of over 100 fabulous items! You can also enter for your chance to win […]

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Come play mini golf THIS WEEKEND!
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted July 28, 2022

Come play mini golf THIS WEEKEND!

The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre, PA invites you, your family and friends to the 3rd Annual All ‘Fore’ Books Mini Golf Classic! Enjoy 18 fun and very unique holes played […]

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We are accepting book donations!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted July 15, 2022

We are accepting book donations!

Book donations are accepted on Thursday’s and Friday’s by appointment only. Please call (570) 823-0156 to schedule your appointment today. Click here for a list of items we can no [...]

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Thank you for supporting the Friends Tent Book Sale!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted June 22, 2022

Thank you for supporting the Friends Tent Book Sale!

A GIANT THANK YOU going out to the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library for raising over $27,000 at last weeks 44th Tent Book Sale! And a special THANK YOU […]

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