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Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Lego Club: Back to School

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

On Wednesday, August 27th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make back to school creations at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see […]

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

STEAM Saturday

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

Join us in the Children's Department for STEAM Saturday! Have fun with our science and building toys, including Ozobots and Snap Circuits! This event will take place on Saturday, September 6th from 10AM-2PM. Registration is not required; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

Tween Tuesday: Back to School!

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

Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a night of back-to-school fun! Join us as we create pencil holders, pencil toppers, bookmarks, and folder organizers! This event will take place on Tuesday, September 9th, at 6PM. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to […]

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Make Your Own Puzzle Day

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

Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, September 13 from 11AM-1PM to make DIY puzzles! If you are able to bring a cereal box to use as the base of your puzzle, feel free! Otherwise, materials will be provided. No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext […]

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Pirate Day

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

Kids are invited to join us for Pirate Day on Saturday, September 20th, from 10AM to 2PM to celebrate Pirate Day! Pirate Day will include crafts, games, treasure hunts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Meet the Author and Illustrator: Hot Cocoa in Summer

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

Join us to meet author MaryLou McKeag and Illustrator Aimee Novak, as they read their book Hot Cocoa in Summer! On Saturday, September 27th at 11:00AM, this duo will share their inspiring children's book and children will create a craft! Copies of the book will be available for purchase. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]

Kidz Club: Solve the Mystery

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

Children ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for a night of sleuthing! Put your detective skills to the test as you search for clues and decode puzzles to solve the mystery of the stolen librarian glasses! This event will take place on Monday, September 29th at 6PM. Registration is required, as space is […]

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Countdown to Kindergarten

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

Do you have a child entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2026? Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten! This program runs every Thursday from October 2nd-April 30th. We will meet in the Children's Department from 10:30AM-11:30AM to grow in areas, such as: Literacy Skills Number Sense Fine Motor Skills Personal Skills And more! Registration for […]

Monster Mania!

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

Kids are invited to the Children's Wing on Saturday, October 4th for some monster fun! Stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM to create monster-themed crafts and watch a monster movie. The first movie will begin at 10AM. Feel free to get cozy and wear your pajamas! Registration is not required for this event; […]

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Tween Tuesday: Pumpkin Decorating

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

Kids ages 8-12 are invited to decorate their own pumpkin for this month's Tween Tuesday! Join us at 6PM on Tuesday, October 14th in the Children's Wing to be a part of the fall fun! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Lego Club: Build Your Halloween Costume

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

Kids are invited to join us for Lego Club on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30-7PM. Build a Lego creation based on your Halloween costume! All Lego creations will be put on display in the Children's Wing until the next Lego Club meeting. Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

Make Your Own Board Game Day

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

On Saturday, October 18th, kids are invited to create their own board games in the Children's Department! Materials will be provided, but also feel free to bring your own cereal box, or similarly thin cardboard if you are able. No need to register for this event; just stop in any time from 10:30AM-2:30PM for some […]

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Kidz Club: Fall Ball

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

Kids ages 8-12 are invited to our Fall Ball! Join us in the Children's Wing at 6PM on Monday, October 27th for fall-themed games, activities, prizes, and more! Costumes are welcome but not required. Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Trick-or-Treat!

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

Stop in the Children's Wing in your Halloween costume on Friday. October 31st to receive a treat! Children are welcome to stop by any time from 9AM until 4:30PM. We hope to see you there! Happy Halloween!

Falling for Crafts

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

Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, November 1st for some fall crafting fun! No need to register for this program. Just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM to get crafty! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Family Literacy Day

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

Join us from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to celebrate National Family Literacy Month! Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be here to read patriotic stories to the kids. Following the stories, there will be games, crafts and prizes for all! It's sure to be a great day celebrating all things family […]

Event Series Summer Storytime!

Fall Storytime!

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

Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Lego Club: Dinosaurs!

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

On Wednesday, November 12th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make dinosaur-themed creations at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

Meet the Author: Lori Floyd

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

On Saturday, November 15th, kids are invited to the Children's Department to meet local author Lori Floyd. Lori will be reading her new book The Adventures of the Explorers' Club in Downeast Maine and leading a bookmark doodling workshop. This event will begin at 12PM and is completely free. Books are available for $16 (CASH ONLY), […]