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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Thanksgiving STEAM

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

    On Saturday, November 22nd, from 10AM to 2PM, kids are invited to the Children's Department to try out Thanksgiving-themed STEAM activities! Make your own butter, play with Ozobots, make Thanksgiving […]

  • Kidz Club: Easy Bake Oven Test Kitchen

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

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for this month's Kidz Club! Join us to test out pretzel and cookie recipes in the Easy Bake Oven in the Children's […]

  • Dinovember Celebration

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

    Kids can join us on Saturday, November 29th to celebrate Dinovember! Visit us in the Children's Department for dino-themed crafts, activities, games, and more! No need to register; just stop […]

  • Lego Club: Winter Wonderland

    On Wednesday, December 17th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make winter-themed creations at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put […]

  • Reindeer Games

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday. December 20th to play reindeer games! Registration is not required. Just stop in any time between 10AM and 1:30PM! Games include: […]

  • Kidz Club: K-Pop Night!

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a K-Pop Night on Monday, December 22nd at 6PM. This event is inspired by the hit movie! Participants can expect a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Winter Reading Club Sign-ups and Games

    Are you yeti for fun? Join us at any time from 9AM-3:30PM on Saturday, January 10th for Winter Reading Club sign-ups! We will also be playing some winter-themed games. Winter […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lego Club: Lego House

    On Wednesday, January 14th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make houses at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on […]

  • Winter STEAM Day

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, January 17th for some fun winter STEAM activities. Create your own snowball launcher, have fun with Ozobot yeti racing, create a […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Game Night

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a game night! Meet us in the Children's Wing at 6PM on Tuesday, January 20th for a night full of fun, […]

  • 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 […]