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Movie Trivia

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

Sign up to meet the new Teen Librarian and enjoy a night filled with movie trivia, food, and prizes! For ages 12-18. Visit the Information Services Desk or call 570-821-1959 to sign up.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

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

Go ahead, boss us around! TAB is open to teens ages 12– 18. If you know what you want to see at the library, have suggestions for books to order or programming you want to attend,  sign up! Teach the Teen Librarian something new… She’s listening! Call or email to register. 570-821-1959 or LHarding@LuzerneLibraries.org

Poetry Workshop

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

Join the editors of Word Fountain, the Osterhout Free Library's literary magazine, for a free workshop about found and blackout poetry! All poets- aspiring or published- aged 13+ are invited to attend! This "brown bag workshop" will be from 10:00am until 1:00pm at the Osterhout Free Library. Attendees will only need to bring a notebook, […]

Homework Help for Teens

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

Need a little help with your homework? Researching a topic for a paper and not sure where to start?  The Young Adult Librarian is available to help! All teens aged 12-18 are welcome.

Teen Valentine’s Day Party and Craft

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

Join the Teen Librarian and learn how to make paper flowers for your Valentine or loved ones. Food and drinks will be provided. Please register at the Information Services Desk or Call 570-821-1959.

Teen Night: Learn How to Zentangle

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

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns tangles. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Visit the Information Services Desk or call 570-821-1959 for more information or to register.

DIY Craft Night: Faux Cactus Planters

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

Join us in making faux cacti planters with paint, rocks, and other materials. This is a free event, but you must bring your own 4" clay flower pot to use. All other materials will be provided. This class is for teens and adults (13+). Seating is limited, so please visit the Information Services desk or […]

Marvel Movie Madness

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

Teen event for ages 12-18! Light refreshments will be provided.

Deadline for Word Fountain Submissions

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

The Word Fountain submission window will close at the end of the day (midnight). To send your poems and short fiction to be considered for publication in Word Fountain, the Literary Magazine of the Osterhout Free Library, please see our submission guidelines (Click here).

Teen Night: Luck O’ the Irish Four Leaf Clover Charm

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

We're making our own luck just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Register to make your very own four leaf clover good luck charm to put on a keychain or necklace. This is a free program for teens (12-18 years old).

Teen Night: Game Night

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

Join us to play some games!  Board games, card games...all types of games! All teens ages 12-18 are welcome.

Teen Night: Computer Dissection

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

Learn how to take a computer apart and put back together again! If you want to learn how to build your own computer, Jason Percival from the NEPA Geeks will be on hand to answer any questions. This is a free program for teens 12-18 years old.

Teen Night: Marvel Movie Madness

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

This Wednesday, we'll be watching Guardians of the Galaxy. There will be free popcorn!

Teen Night: National Pet Day

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

Say “Hello” to Raven!! We’re celebrating National Pet Day!! Raven is 9 years old and quite the lover. She’ll be at the Library to help celebrate National Pet Day where we’ll talk about our own pets, pet ownership, and responsibility. We’re also planning on making dog and cat toys for our own pets. If you […]

Wanna Rock NEPA?

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

Drop by for a rock-painting meetup! Bring your own rocks and supplies to paint. You can hide your rocks in the community for someone to find!

Teen Night: DIY Picture Frames

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

We’ll have all the supplies for you to decorate 1 or 4 style frames. Paint, glitter, buttons and more...Oh my! Whatever your style is, we’ll help you make something special! This is a free event for teenagers ages 12-18. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

Teen Night: Money Talks

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

If you want to get ahead in the world, you need to understand money— what to do with it ( and what not to do).  This program hopes to help  teens understand financial literacy to effectively manage their financial resources for a lifetime of financial well being. This is a free event for teenagers ages […]

Teen Night: Movie Trivia

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

Movie trivia night with pizza and prizes! For teens ages 12-18.

DIY Craft Night: Mini Chickens

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

Celebrate Dance Like a Chicken Day by making your very own mini chicken! This program is for teens and adults ages thirteen and older. Reservations are required for this free program. Light refreshments will be served. To register, please call 570-821-1959 or visit the Information Services desk.

Teen Night: Book Tasting

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

Sit down and broaden your tastes with some new or old books. For teens ages 12-18

Teen Night: The Hunt for Isaac Osterhout’s Treasure

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

Join us as we search the library for clues that may lead us to the location of Isaac Osterhout's fabled lost treasure. This scavenger hunt will show you all the secrets that the library has been hiding right under your nose! This is a free event for teens 12-18.

Teen Night: Basketball/Volleyball

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

Just in time for the nice weather. Let's shoot some hoops! For teens 12-18.

Teen Movie Night: Pitch Perfect

In keeping with our Summer Reading Theme—”Libraries Rock!”, we’re presenting Pitch Perfect!   Starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson in this unmissable musical comedy! Free popcorn too!! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

Teen Night: Guitar Hero

We’ll be rocking out to Guitar Hero 4 World Tour on the XBoX 360. We’ve got dueling guitars to see who will be crowned the “Rock god!” This is event is for teens ages 12-18. Food and drink will be provided.

Teen Night: Music Appreciation Night

Join us for a night of Music Appreciation! We want you to come in with your favorite music and songs, whether it’s a CD, Tape or MP3 bring it in and share why you love it with fellow music lovers. You might discover something new! This event is for teens ages 12-18.

Teen Night: Open Mic Night

All artists welcome: Singers, songwriters, musicians, comedians, and poets! You must sign up for spot to perform! To sign up, please visit or call the Information Services at 570-821-1959 or email the teen librarian at LHarding@luzernelibraries.org .

Teen Night: DIY Wind Chimes

Drop in the library to make silverware wind chimes! We have all the supplies you'll need and show you how to put it all together. For teens ages 12-18.

Teen Night: Back To The 80s

You're totally invited to the raddest party around! We're going back in time to the 80s!! Dress up in your best 80s gear while we play awesome 80s music and play retro videogames! There'll be food and drinks, too! We'll also have a contest for the best 80s outfit! Be there or be square! Cowabunga, […]

Teen Night: Harry Potter Celebration

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

This is a free event! All teens ages 12-18 are welcome!