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Friends Announce 44th Tent Book Sale
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted May 4, 2022

Friends Announce 44th Tent Book Sale

THE FRIENDS OF THE OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY WILL HOST THEIR 44TH TENT BOOK SALE! SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, JUNE 10 AND CONCLUDES SATURDAY, JUNE 18. Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 […]

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Attention Luzerne County Residents!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 29, 2022

Attention Luzerne County Residents!

Thanks to the support of our county government, anyone who resides in Luzerne County has access to a public library! Recent misleading information has given some residents at the western […]

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Books, Baskets & Bake Sale at North Branch
By Michelle Riley
In News
Posted April 25, 2022

Books, Baskets & Bake Sale at North Branch

The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library North Branch are excited to bring back the Books, Baskets & Bake Sale! Mark those calendars for Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11am […]

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Let’s talk about it: Women’s Suffrage – April 28
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 25, 2022

Let’s talk about it: Women’s Suffrage – April 28

Let’s talk about it: Women’s Suffrage: The Osterhout Free Library will hold a book discussion at our North Branch location on Thurs. April 28 at 6pm. Click here to learn […]

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Luz County Library System Night Out with the Pens!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 6, 2022

Luz County Library System Night Out with the Pens!

Come on out for a night of hockey benefiting the Luzerne County Library System (LCLS). The ten libraries which make up LCLS serves all residents within Luzerne County! Friday, April […]

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FAFSA Overview on April 18
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 6, 2022

FAFSA Overview on April 18

Learn the ins and outs of the FAFSA process on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 6-7pm (ET). PHEAA will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the […]

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TEEN Game Nights are back!
By Michelle Riley
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Posted April 6, 2022

TEEN Game Nights are back!

Teens Nights are coming back and we could not be happier! Celebrate our return with new friends, new games and of course…PIZZA! Space is limited to 15 participants. Please call […]

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Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre donates $8,200 to the Osterhout Free Library
By Kim Hein
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Posted July 22, 2019

Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre donates $8,200 to the Osterhout Free Library

Wilkes-Barre – The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is proud to announce a donation of $8,200 was recently made to the Osterhout Free Library. The funds were raised via the 2nd […]

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Osterhout Free Library Presents the Evergreen Award
By Kim Hein
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Posted May 28, 2019

Osterhout Free Library Presents the Evergreen Award

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Osterhout Free Library recently presented Theresa & Clayton Karambelas with the Evergreen Award. The award recognizes them for their volunteer service and longtime [...]

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The Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is Back
By Kim Hein
In News
Posted April 15, 2019

The Books, Baskets & Bake Sale is Back

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library North Branch will hold their annual event on Saturday, April 27th from 12-4 PM. The Books, Baskets & Bake Sale […]

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