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  • 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!

  • 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 […]

  • 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; […]

  • 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!

  • 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 […]

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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 […]

  • 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), […]

  • 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 crafts, and more! Registration for this event is not required; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see […]

  • 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 Wing on Monday, November 24th at 6PM.  Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you […]

  • 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 in any time from 10AM-2PM.  For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • 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 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!

  • 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: Reindeer Ring Toss Snowman Slam Candy Cane Fishing And more! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • 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 golden night of games, music, snacks, and fun. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to […]

  • 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.

  • 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 reading club is for all children, up to age 12. Kids can participate in fun activities each week and keep track of their reading goals! […]

  • 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: 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 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!

  • 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 winter craft, and learn how to make a snowstorm in a jar! No need to register for this program; just stop by any time from […]

  • 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, games, and snacks! Registration is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • 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.

  • Sledding Day

    On Saturday, January 24th, kids can join us in the Children's Department for some fun winter crafts! Make a sledding craft, a fun penguin headband, and a snowplow paper airplane. Registration for this event is not required; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM for "snow" much fun! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext […]

  • Kidz Club: Finger Knitting – Make a Bunny!

    On Monday, January 26th 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 […]

  • 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.