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DIY Night: Pride Accessories

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

Adult crafters of all levels are welcome to join our DIY night. This month, we'll be making pride accessories. We will have supplies to make bracelets, fuse bead crafts, and shrinky dink pins and earrings. All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring special supplies of your own. This is a free program […]

NEPA Gives!

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

  We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives  and donating on June 6-7 (7pm - 7pm)! Plan your donation ahead of time and help us win some amazing prizes that will provide matching funds and boost our […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Field of Dreams

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

Join us for a free showing of Field of Dreams. This film is rated PG and runs for one hours and forty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Horror Club

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

The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. Cosplay is welcome, but please be aware that patrons of all […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Father of the Bride

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

Join us for a free showing of Father of the Bride. This film is rated PG and runs for one hour and forty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: Summer of Soul

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

Join us for a free showing of Summer of Soul. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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

Join us for a free showing of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This film is rated G and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion

Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch […]

Movie Matinee: 1776

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

Join us for a free showing of 1779. This film runs for two hours and twenty-one minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

DIY Night: Dinosaur Stress Buddies

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

Adult crafters  are welcome to join our DIY night. This month, we'll be making stuffed dinosaur stress buddies filled with uncooked rice and dried lavender or eucalyptus. Most materials are provided, but please bring a small bag of rice to use for stuffing. (Some rice will also be available if you forget, though!) This is […]

Socrates Cafe

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

Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!

Friday Movie Matinee: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

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

Join us for a free showing of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? This film runs for two hours and fourteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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

Join us for a free showing of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours and eighteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Horror Club

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

The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching The Shallows. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Information Services […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Apollo 13

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

Join us for a free showing of Apollo 13. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and twenty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussions

Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Cool Hand Luke

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

Join us for a free showing of Cool Hand Luke. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and six minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Community Dinner with Fork Over Love

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

Please join Fork Over Love at the Osterhout Free Library for a special tribute dinner in memory of Irene Martin. Dinners will be provided by Just Fred Custom Catering and Circles on the Square. This is a WALK-UP EVENT ONLY. There will be no drive through. Parking available in the Boscov's Parking Garage off Franklin […]

North Branch – Community Dinner with Fork Over Love

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

Please join Fork Over Love at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch (28 Oliver St. Wilkes-Barre) for a special tribute dinner in memory of Irene Martin. Dinners will be provided by Just Fred Custom Catering and Circles on the Square. This is a WALK-UP EVENT ONLY. There will be no drive through. Library parking available […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Till

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

Join us for a free showing of Till. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours and ten minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

DIY Night: Beginner’s Cake Decorating

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

Adult crafters  are welcome to join our DIY night. This month, we'll be hosting a beginner's cake decorating class, hosted by a guest instructor. Learn how to layer cakes, frost them, and use some basic piping techniques to decorate them. Because this program involves food, we ask patrons to wash their hands before entering the […]

America’s Fascination with Serial Killers

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

Join Superior Court Judge Correale Stevens for a discussion on criminal profiling, forensic evidence, characteristics of serial killers and more! This is a free event. To register, please visit the Information Services Desk, call 570-821-1959, or email us at reference@luzernelibraries.org.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Searchers

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

Join us for a free showing of The Searchers starring John Wayne. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: Star Wars

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

Join us for a free showing of Star Wars. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Harvey Girls

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

Join us for a free showing of The Harvey Girls with Judy Garland. This film runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion Group

Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Murder in Chianti by Camilla Trinchieri. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on […]

Friday Movie Matinee: In the Heat of the Night

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

Join us for a free showing of In the Heat of the Night. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Osterhout Express Gala & Auction

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

19th Annual Gala and Auction: Osterhout Express For 134 years, the Osterhout Free Library has served the residents of Wilkes-Barre and its surrounding communities. Throughout the years of societal and technological changes, the Osterhout continually adapts and modifies, as it maintains its service to our community. We invite you to support your public library by […]