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  • Pete the Cat Day!

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

    On Saturday, May 31st, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to celebrate Pete the Cat Day! Enjoy a variety of Pete-themed crafts, games and activities! No need to […]

  • Once Upon an Orchestra: NEPA Philharmonic

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

    Please join us on Saturday, June 7th at 10AM for Once Upon an Orchestra! Hear members of the NEPA Philharmonic play along as they read "Ben's Trumpet" by Rachel Isadora. […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Fairy/Gnome Garden

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

    On Tuesday, June 10th, at 6PM, tweens (ages 8-12) are invited to join us in the Children's Department to make their own fairy or gnome gardens! All materials are provided. […]

  • Family Fun Night Author Visit

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

      Join us for Family Fun Night with an author visit and reading of her book - De Guadalajara A Nueva York - From Guadalajara to New York in both […]

  • Family Fun Night: Food as Art

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

    Children are invited to join us with our guests from CEO to create a colorful, fun plate and learn a new recipe! This event will take place in the Children's […]

  • Kidz Club: Ladybugs & Lemonade

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

    On Monday, June 30th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for Kidz Club! This month, we will be following a step-by-step tutorial to paint ladybugs on […]

  • Make a Rainbow Colored Treat!

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

    Join us with special guest Miss Deidra from D Sweets--Baking With a Purpose! Make your own rainbow colored cereal treat to enjoy! This event will take place on Saturday, July […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Hanging Yarn Art

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

    Children ages 8-12 are invited to join us for this month's Tween Tuesday--Hanging Yarn Art! All supplies are included for you to make your art! This event will take place […]

  • WVIA’s PBS Kids in the Classroom Storytime

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

    Please call the Children's Department to register for our special event with WVIA! On Wednesday, July 9th, at 10:30AM, families will: View a popular PBS Kids show Participate in a […]

  • Lego Club: Summer Fun

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

    On Wednesday, July 9th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make creations inspired by summer fun at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations […]

  • Comic Book Day

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

    On Saturday, July 12th, kids can stop by the Children's Department from 11AM-1PM for Comic Book Day! Learn how to make your own comic book! Costumes are permitted but not […]

  • Finger Knitting

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

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department for Finger Knitting Fun! Join us on Saturday, July 19th to make your own creations out of yarn.  All materials will be provided. […]

  • Create With Color

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

    Children are invited to join us on Saturday, July 26th from 11Am-1PM to create with color! Experiment with colors and create your own masterpieces. Registration is not required; just stop […]

  • Kidz Club: Cupcake Decorating

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

    On Monday, July 28th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children's Department for cupcake decorating with special guest Chef Judy! Learn different decorating techniques […]

  • Create a Mini Masterpiece!

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

    On Saturday, August 5th, kids can join us in the Children's Department to create mini masterpieces using mini canvases and paint! Your creation will be displayed in the Children's Wing's […]

  • Author Visit: Lori Floyd

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

    Children are invited to join us in the Children's Department on Tuesday, August 5th at 6PM for a children's book reading party with author Lori Floyd! Lori will read her […]

  • Arts and Crafts Around the World

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

    Kids are invited to explore arts and crafts from around the world! Join us on Saturday, August 9th from 11AM-1PM to try crafts from other countries and cultures! No need […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Rock Painting!

    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 Tween Tuesday--Rock Painting! Make your own painted rock creation on Tuesday, August 12th at 6PM to color our world! […]

  • End of Summer Reading Carnival

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

    Kids can join us in the Children's Wing on Saturday, August 16th for our End of Summer Reading Carnival! Celebrate your summer reading accomplishments by playing games to win prizes! […]

  • Summer Bingo

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

    Say goodbye to summer in the Children's Wing with our end of summer bingo! Play bingo to win prizes! No need to register; just stop in anytime from 10AM-12:30PM on […]

  • Kidz Club: Tie Dye Night!

    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--Tie Dye Night! On Monday, August 25th, at 6PM, have fun learning how to tie dye your own […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]