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.
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.
The four branches of the library are for professional staff training.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stop by for the second of a three part series discussing telescopes, astronomy, the solar system and stars. All ages welcome!
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.
Stop by for the final of a three part series discussing telescopes, astronomy, the solar system and stars. All ages welcome!
All branches of the Library will be closing at 3pm for a private event. We'll return to normal business hours on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for Queen of Katwe! A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Based on a true story. This is a free event for all ages. This film is rated PG.
On March 12, 2020 the American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This suspension unfortunately affects the upcoming LCLS Group night at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins. Please see the information below from the Scranton/WB Penguins website regarding previously purchased tickets. "I have tickets for a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 […]
Come shop at the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop from 10am to 2pm for some amazing deals on Christmas themed books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more!
In honor of Black History Month, the NAACP hosts this showing of Our Friend, Martin, an animated film that explores the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a free event, and people of all ages are welcome!
The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre, PA invites you, your family and friends to the 4th Annual All 'Fore' Books Mini Golf Classic! Enjoy 18 fun and very unique holes played within, through and around the library stacks at the Osterhout Free Library! Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 10am-2pm […]
Join us for a free showing of The Color Purple. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours, 33 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Join us for a free showing of The Philadelphia Story. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour, 52 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Join us for a free showing of Lincoln. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours, 30 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Join us for a free showing of Patton. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours, 50 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
