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Third Friday Art Walk – Osterhout Library Venue

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre provides a variety of sights and sounds for the senses. Enjoy original artwork and music, and meet artists, musicians and friends in a casual, family friendly atmosphere at participating galleries and businesses each month. The library participates each month with featured authors, musicians and artists.

Free

Third Friday Art Walk – Osterhout Library Venue

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre provides a variety of sights and sounds for the senses. Enjoy original artwork and music, and meet artists, musicians and friends in a casual, family friendly atmosphere at participating galleries and businesses each month. The library participates each month with featured authors, musicians and artists.

Free

Ventriloquist Susan Klein

Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Come and visit with ventriloquist, Susan Klein and her Friends. She will be visiting the North Branch, 28 Oliver Street, Parsons WB, on Monday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. Call us at 570-822-4660 to reserve your place.

Third Friday Art Walk – Osterhout Library Venue

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre provides a variety of sights and sounds for the senses. Enjoy original artwork and music, and meet artists, musicians and friends in a casual, family friendly atmosphere at participating galleries and businesses each month. The library participates each month with featured authors, musicians and artists.

Free

Third Friday Art Walk – Osterhout Library Venue

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre provides a variety of sights and sounds for the senses. Enjoy original artwork and music, and meet artists, musicians and friends in a casual, family friendly atmosphere at participating galleries and businesses each month. The library participates each month with featured authors, musicians and artists.

Free

All “FORE” Books Mini Golf Classic

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Come Play Golf at the Library! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini-Golf IN THE LIBRARY! Enjoy 18 fun and challenging holes amongst the stacks! Putter and balls provided. All proceeds benefit children’s programming at the Osterhout Free Library. Produced by the Rotary of Wilkes-Barre. Please call (570) 287-3000 x 1110 with any questions.

$5 – $10

Totally Pawsome Adoption Event

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Meet your new best friend! NEPA Pet Fund will be bringing adoptable animals to the library patio and collecting donations. Stop by and learn more about NEPA Pet Fund.

LIBRARY CLOSED

The four branches of the library are for professional staff training.

Meet General Meade!

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Interested in meeting a Civil War hero? Now is your chance. Professor Andy Waskie will be at the Osterhout as General Meade.  Patrons of all ages are invited to attend this program

Movie: Girl Rising

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

We're celebrating Women's History Month with some "girl power." This film follows nine girls from Haiti, Nepal, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Peru, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan on their journey and fight for education. This movie is rated PG-13, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Movie: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

March 20th is the birthday of Fred Rogers, the host of the iconic children's program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Join us for a showing of the movie Won't You Be My Neighbor? to celebrate the life, lessons, and legacy of Mr. Rogers. This movie is rated PG-13, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday Movie Matinee: Shaun the Sheep

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month's films are made using stop-motion animation! Join us for a free showing of Shaun the Sheep. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Friday Movie Matinee: Kubo and the Two Strings

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month's films are made using stop-motion animation! Join us for a free showing of Kubo and the Two Strings. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Space Series

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join us for this all ages program presented by staff from the Friedman Observatory at the PennState University Wilkes-Barre Campus. Each presentation will cover a different topic such as astronomy, telescopes, the solar system and stars.

Space Series

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join us for this all ages program presented by staff from the Friedman Observatory at the PennState University Wilkes-Barre Campus. Each presentation will cover a different topic such as astronomy, telescopes, the solar system and stars.

Space Series

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Stop by for the second of a three part series discussing telescopes, astronomy, the solar system and stars. All ages welcome!  

Space Series

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join us for this all ages program presented by staff from the Friedman Observatory at the PennState University Wilkes-Barre Campus. Each presentation will cover a different topic such as astronomy, telescopes, the solar system and stars.

Space Series

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Stop by for the final of a three part series discussing telescopes, astronomy, the solar system and stars. All ages welcome!

EARLY CLOSING

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

All branches of the Library will be closing at 3pm for a private event. We'll return to normal business hours on Tuesday.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Muppet Movie

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of The Muppet Movie. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Teen Movie Night: Detective Pikachu

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

In a world where people collect Pokemon to do battle, a boy comes across and intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective. This film is rated PG. This is a free event for all ages. No registration or reservation required.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Great Muppet Caper

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of The Great Muppet Caper. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Muppets Take Manhattan

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of The Muppets Take Manhattan. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Friday Movie Matinee: Muppet Treasure Island

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of Muppet Treasure Island. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Friday Movie Matinee: Muppets From Space

Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of Muppets From Space. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.