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  • Kidz Club: Drawing Night!

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

    Children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Department for drawing night on Monday, September 30th, from 6PM-7PM! We will be learning to draw a cute autumn hedgehog, step-by-step! All art supplies will be provided. Registration for this program is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • 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.

  • Fall Bingo!

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

    Please join us in the Children's Wing on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00AM-1:00PM for Fall Bingo! Stop in any time during the specified hours to play some bingo, and try to win a prize! Registration for this event is not required. For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • 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.

  • Pumpkin Painting!

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

    On Saturday, October 12th, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to paint and take home their own mini pumpkin! This event will run from 11AM-1PM. Stop by any time during these hours! Registration for this event is required. To register, please stop by the library, or call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. 

  • Tween Tuesday: Create a FrankenToy!

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

    On October 15th from 6-7pm, tweens (ages 8-12) can join us to make their own "FrankenToy" creation. Using disassembled pieces of old toys, make a totally unique spooky or silly toy! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. 

  • 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.

  • Make and Take Halloween Crafts!

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

    On Saturday, October 19th, kids can stop by the Children's Wing any time from 10AM-2PM to make some fun Halloween crafts! Registration is not required. Just stop by and enjoy the variety of Halloween crafts we have to offer! Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 for more information.

  • 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.

  • Lego Club: Halloween Themed!

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

    On Wednesday, October 23rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children's Wing for Halloween Themed Lego Club! The library will supply all materials; just bring your creativity! All Lego creations will be displayed in the Children's Wing until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. Please call 570-823-0156, ext. […]

  • Make Your Own Halloween Tote Bag!

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

    On Saturday, October 26th, from 10AM-2PM, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to decorate their very own Halloween tote bag! Use this bag for trick-or-treating, or just for your day-to-day! Registration for this event is required, as supplies are limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext 217. 

  • Kidz Club: Fall Ball!

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

    On Monday, October 28th, from 6-7PM, kids ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Wing for our Fall Ball! We will have many fall-themed games and activities, including a candy guessing jar, hide-and-go-leaf, and pin the nose on the pumpkin! Kids will make friends, win prizes, and celebrate fall! Costumes are optional but not […]

  • 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.

  • D Sweets – Baking With a Purpose: Make Your Own Cereal Pumpkin Treats!

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

    On Saturday, November 2nd, from 11AM-12:30PM, kids ages 5-10 can join us in the Children's Department to make their own cereal treat, shaped like a pumpkin! Special guest Miss Deidra, from D Sweets - Baking With a Purpose, will lead the activity. Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. […]

  • 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.

  • Veterans Day Celebration

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

    On Saturday, November 9th, kids are invited to the Children's Wing, from 11AM-1PM to celebrate Veterans Day! Stop by any time within these hours to make a card for a veteran and make a craft. From 12PM-1PM, you can meet a veteran, who will be joining us in the library at that time. Military uniforms […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Thanksgiving Taste-Testers

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

    On Tuesday, November 12th, from 6-7PM, tweens can join us in the Children's Wing to create and taste Thanksgiving treats! We will try each recipe, and then vote for our favorite! Registration for this event is required. This event is open to children ages 8-12 only. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • 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.

  • Meet the Author & Illustrator!

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

      Meet the author and illustrator of Little Jaf: The Story of the Magical Christmas Tree Cookies on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Wing. Please call the Children's Desk if you would like to register to meet the author - (570) 823-0156 ext. 217

  • 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.

  • Lego Club: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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

    On Wednesday, November 20th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children's Wing for a transportation-themed 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 […]

  • Thanksgiving STEAM Day!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for Thanksgiving STEAM Day! This event takes place on Saturday, November 23rd, from 11AM-1PM and includes the following activities: Homemade butter making (starts at 11AM, must be present at start time to participate) Pumpkin catapults Thanksgiving crafts Registration for this event is not required; just stop in! For more […]

  • Kidz Club: Break a Record!

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

    On Monday, November 25th, from 6-7PM, kids ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Wing and attempt to break various world records! To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope to see you there!

  • 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.

  • Dinovember!

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

    On Saturday, November 30th, kids can join us in the Children's Department from 10AM to 2PM to celebrate DINOvember! We will be making dinosaur headbands, puppets, paper airplanes, and more! Registration for this even is not required. Just stop by! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. 

  • 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.

  • Create a Winter Greeting Card!

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

    On Saturday, December 7th, children can join us in the Children's Department to create winter/holiday cards! Stop in any time from 11AM-1PM to create a greeting card and spread holiday cheer! This program offers both pop up and classic cards for a range of winter holidays, or just to celebrate winter in general! Registration for […]

  • 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.

  • Lego Club: Winter Wonderland

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

    On Wednesday, December 11th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing for a winter-themed 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!

  • Tree Decorating!

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

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, December 14th for some tree decorating fun! Stop in any time from 10AM to 3PM to make an ornament for our Christmas tree, and one to take home! Registration for this event is not required. For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext 217.