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  • Socrates Cafe

    Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: A Man for All Seasons

    Join us for a free showing of A Man for All Seasons. The story of English statesman Sir Thomas More who defied King Henry VIII after Henry rejected the Roman Catholic Church in order to obtain a divorce and remarry. (IMDb) This film is rated G and runs for 2 hours. This is a free […]

  • Movie Matinee: Coco

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, October 10th for a movie matinee! Join us at 11AM to watch Coco, create a craft, and participate in activities. No need to register; just stop in for some cozy Saturday morning fun! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you […]

  • Fall Storytime

    Kids can join us in the Children’s Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Bookish Banter- Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter - Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into – books, movies, games or TV shows. No assigned reading, no pressure, just great conversation and shared interests! Try out a new genre, get recommendations from peers […]

  • Lego Club: Nocturnal Animals

    On Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, nocturnal animals, 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 […]

  • Medicare Open Enrollment

    Learn about Medicare and the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period. Review important changes and things to keep in mind for the coming year, discuss how to review your current coverage, and discover what options may be available. Q & A to follow. This event is facilitated by Mendy Goldstein, a local, licensed Medicare instance broker through […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Inherit the Wind (1960)

    Join us for a free showing of Inherit the Wind. Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution. (IMDb) This film runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Halloween Masks and Tote Bags DIY

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, October 17th to create their own Halloween accessories! Decorate a tote bag to hold your treats, or create a mask to trick-or-treat in style! This program runs from 10AM to 2PM and registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Horror Club: We Are What We Are

    Join Horror Club on Monday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film We Are What We Are! A chilling horror film filled with family secrets, dark traditions, and small-town mystery! Adults only. Viewer discretion advised. Do you dare to watch with us? This is a free event for adults only. Registration is […]

  • Cross-Stitch Embellishments

    Join us for a free cross-stitch embellishment workshop! Spend an evening learning the basics of cross-stitch while adding a unique, personal design to your own clothes. Please bring one article of clothing or an accessory to customize. Recommended items: Baseball caps, canvas tote bags, sweatshirts. Tee-shirts are not recommended for this specific technique. To register: […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Eerie Eats

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6PM for Eerie Eats! Create fun seasonal snacks and drinks, enter contests, and play games! Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • Fall Storytime

    Kids can join us in the Children’s Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

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

    Adulting 101 Presents: Wash, Rinse, Repeat Laundry doesn’t have to be a mystery! If you’re away at school or want to help out around the house. Join us for Wash, Rinse, Repeat, a practical Adulting 101 program designed to help Teens & Young Adults learn the essentials of doing laundry the right way.  👕🧦 With help […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men

    Join us for a free showing of All the President's Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. (IMDb) This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 18 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Knotty Brunch

    Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is Halloween. We will have spooky-themed patterns available, but any project you're working on is welcome! This […]

  • Kidz Club: Halloween Costume Party

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children's Department on Monday, October 26th at 6PM for a Halloween Costume Party! Enjoy games, festive treats, and prizes, as you show off your Halloween costume! Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you […]

  • Fall Storytime

    Kids can join us in the Children’s Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Halloween Party!

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

    Halloween Party! Get ready for a night of Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! 🕷️🧡Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for an evening filled with: 🎭 Costume Contest – Come dressed to impress!🎲 Games🍕 FREE Pizza🍿 Snacks & Refreshments 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Osterhout Free Library Bring your friends, wear your favorite costume, and celebrate […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

    Join us for a free showing of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest. (IMDb) This film is rated G and runs for 1 hour and […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

        Buy one book, CD or DVD and get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. All Book Shop inventory included.  

  • Fall Storytime

    Kids can join us in the Children’s Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Dream Weavers

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

    ✨ DREAM WEAVERS ✨ Teens & Young Adults—come get creative and learn how to make your very own Ojibwe Dreamcatcher! 🪶 Join us for an evening of hands-on crafting while learning about Dreamcatchers and other Native American art forms. All materials are provided! 📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 3rd Floor Meeting […]

  • John Yamrus Book Talk

    An acclaimed writer with 56 years in publishing, 46 books, and more than 4,000 published poems, Swoyersville-born John Yamrus will be sharing his experience and advice for aspiring writers. He will also be discussing his recent books and local roots. Some of his works will be available for purchase and for signing.   To register, […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

    Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing His Perfect Crime by Alex Sigmore. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959.   The Franklin Street Sleuths are […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: High Noon

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

    Join us for a free showing of High Noon. A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon train. (IMDb) This film is […]

  • Fall Storytime

    Kids can join us in the Children’s Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, 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!

  • Bookish Banter – Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter - Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into – books, movies, games or TV shows. No assigned reading, no pressure, just great conversation and shared interests! Try out a new genre, get recommendations from peers […]

  • Socrates Cafe

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

    Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Judgment at Nuremberg

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

    Join us for a free showing of Judgment at Nuremberg. Fictionalized depiction of the 1947 Judges' Trial, the third of 12 trials of Nazi war criminals conducted by the American occupying forces in Nuremberg, Germany, in which former judges of Nazi Germany were tried for their actions. (IMDb) This film runs for 3 hours. This […]