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  • Love Your Library Bookmark Contest

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, January 31st from 10AM-2AM for a bookmark contest! Decorate your own bookmark, and one winner per age category will be chosen to have their bookmark featured in the Children's Department! Age categories are as follows: 3-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Also enjoy library-themed crafts and […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Lego Club: Build Something You Love

    On Wednesday, February 11th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something you love 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 […]

  • Valentine’s Day Celebration

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, February 14th for a Valentine's Day celebration! Join us for crafts, movies, stories, and more! Registration is not required; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM. For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.  We hope to see you there!

  • Tween Tuesday: Love Your Library

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department on Tuesday, February 17th at 6PM to celebrate Love Your Library Month! Activities include DIY reusable library tote bags, library bingo, snacks, and more! Registration for this event is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Kidz Club: Finger Knitting – Make a Bunny!

    On Monday, February 23rd at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children’s Department for some finger knitting fun! Learn how to make your own finger knitted bunny to take home with you! All materials will be provided, and no experience is required. Registration for this event is required, as space is limited. To register, please […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Lego Club: Music

    On Wednesday, March 4th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something music-themed 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!

  • Author Visit: Lori Floyd

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, March 7th at 12PM to meet children's author Lori Floyd! Lori will be reading her newest book, The Adventures of the Explorers' Club in Downeast Maine. There will also be a craft to accompany the story. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Books are $16 […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Tween Tuesday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children’s Department on Tuesday, March 17th at 6PM to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us to search for leprechaun treasure, make friendship bracelets, and play minute-to-win-it games! Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Lego Club: Fairy Tale

    On Wednesday, March 18th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something Fairy Tale-themed 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 […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Kidz Club: Pizza Party

    On Monday, March 30th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for pizza night! Make your own mini pizza, create a pizza craft, and make a dessert pizza cookie! This event is reserved for ages 8-12.  Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]

  • Lego Club: Pets

    On Wednesday, April 1st, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month's theme, Pets, 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 […]

  • Author Visit: Megan Pasonick

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, April 11th at 10AM to meet children's book author, Megan Pasonick! Hear Megan read her book "Kimmy Goes Camping," make a craft, and chat with the author. Books will be available for purchase, with a special event price of $15. Cash or Venmo payments will be […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Celebrate Earth Day!

    On Tuesday, April 14th at 6PM, tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for an Earth Day celebration! Make an upcycled flower planter, test your knowledge at trivia, and create a backyard bird feeder! All materials are provided, so all you need to bring is yourself! Registration for this event is required, as […]

  • Lego Club: Video Games

    On Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, video games, 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 […]

  • The Pigeon Gets His Own Day!

    Kids voted, and The Pigeon won our March Madness Book Bracket Contest! Now, kids can join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, April 18th to celebrate the Pigeon's victory! No need to register, just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM for games, crafts, and activities! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]

  • Kidz Club: Tea Party

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Wing on Monday, April 27th at 5:30PM for a tea party! Enjoy tea and cookies, while watching a movie! Registration for this event is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • Children’s Book Week/Free Comic Book Day

    Kids are invited to the Children's Wing on Saturday, May 2nd, to celebrate the following: Children's Book Week Free Comic Book Day Star Wars Day No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM to enjoy games and crafts! Even take home a free comic book! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext […]

  • Mother’s Day Crafts

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, May 9th to make a craft for Mom, or someone special! No need to register; just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • Captain Underpants Day

    Kids voted, and the results are in! Captain Underpants was the runner-up in our March Madness Book Bracket! Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, May 30th, to celebrate Captain Underpants' win with crafts, games, and activities! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM.  For more information, please call 570-823-0156, […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Lego Club: Around Town

    On Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, Around Town, 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 […]

  • Summer Reading Club Sign-Ups & Dinosaur Crafts

    On Saturday, June 6th, from 9AM-3PM, kids can join us in the Children's Department for Summer Reading Club sign-ups! This year's Summer Reading Club theme is Unearth a Story, so we are celebrating with dinosaur crafts on the day of sign-ups! Signing up is fun, easy, and free! All summer, kids can participate in weekly […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!