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  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Movie Night – Cirque du Freak

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!

  • Pajama Movie NIght

    Join us this Summer for family pajama movie nights. Families and children of all ages welcome. You must sign up in advance  as space and supplies are limited! Call 570-823-0156, Ext 217 to register. This month we will be watching Mary Poppins                   Rated G       […]

  • Third Friday Art Walk

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

    Join us for the Third Friday Wilkes-Barre Art Walk. The library is one of many venues downtown to showcase local paintings, sketches, murals, photography, sculptures, literature, music and other art forms. Wine, water, cheese, crackers & popcorn are offered FREE to all guests as you peruse our standing art collection and enjoy many featured monthly […]

    Free

  • Zentangle Craft

    Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, black and white art that are fun and relaxing to create.  Light refreshments will be served at this free program.

  • Magic Show by Mark Piazza @ North

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

    Join us at the North Branch for some summer fun at a family magic show by Mark Piazza, local magician. He'll talk about a favorite book and do his magic! Call 570-822-4660 to reserve your place!

  • Toddler Storytime

    Storytime for kids ages 2 - 3 ½. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217. See schedule below for dates and times.  

  • Toddler Storytime

    Storytime for kids ages 2 - 3 ½. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217. See schedule below for dates and times.

  • Toddler Storytime

    Storytime for kids ages 2 - 3 ½. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217. See schedule below for dates and times.

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Card Game Night

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!

  • Family Game Night

    Join us for Family Fun Night- We will have a variety of board games available to play. We will also have a library Pokemon Scavenger hunt.  Find the Pokemon and  get a prize!  Tech free!

  • Yoga Class

    Learn the basics of yoga at these free classes. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

  • The Osterhout Ale Premiere Night

    Breaker Brewing Company 787 E Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, United States

    We teamed up with Brewsterhout Rooftop sponsor, Breaker Brewing Company, to create a new summer brew for the party: the Osterhout Ale! Join us for the new ale's premiere night at Breaker Brewing Company on Wednesday, July 27th, 5:30 – 8:30pm Free admission, raffle & door prizes!

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Board Game Night

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!

  • Family Fun Night- Read to A Dog

    Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM  for Family Fun Night. The therapy dogs will be here waiting to listen to you read a favorite story! Call 570-823-0156, Ext 217 to register.

  • Artist’s Club

    Join artist's of all skill levels to share ideas and work on your own projects. Light refreshments.

  • National Coloring Book Day

    Celebrate the newly found art of coloring for adults.  Use our supplies or bring your own. Light refreshments and a prize drawing.

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Poetry Workshop

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

    Dr. Brian Fanelli is back to host another poetry workshop for the teens, so bring your thinking caps, and open mind, and your writing utensils. Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you […]

  • Family Fun Night- StoryWalk

    Join us "For Just One Day" at our first Storywalk which combines reading with physical activity! Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!

  • Brewsterhout Rooftop Party

    Intermodal Transportation Center 47 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Please join us for our Brewsterhout Rooftop Party, benefiting the Osterhout Free Library! This unique, annual fundraiser atop the Intermodal Center is back for the 8th year. Ticket includes adult beverages, food samples from local restaurants and entertainment. Cost is $20 before and $25 at the door. Contact Chris Kelly at 570-823-0156 ext. 218 with […]

    $20

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Anime Night

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!

  • Family Fun Night- Olympic Bingo

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

    No need to register, just drop by 6:30-7:30 pm.

  • Read to Me Club Party

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

    Preschoolers and toddlers enrolled in our Read to Me Club will receive awards and prizes! Refreshments and fun activities! Please call 570-823-0156, Ext 217.  

  • Crowding Your Creativity

    Learn how to create a successful Kickstarter with Christopher Stoll, author and Illustrator of A Natural History of the Fantastic.

  • Reading Club Awards Party

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

    Join us for the End of Summer Reading Club Awards Party and Talent show! Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Bingo

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!

  • Library Day @ the Railriders Baseball Game at PNC Field

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

    It's Library Day at the Railriders @ PNC Field. For more information , please see the flyer below! Come and stop by our table for a game and a prize!

  • Pajama Movie Night

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

    This month we will be watching Space Jam 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.  Please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217 to register.

  • Fun Olympics

    Try your hand at our summer Olympics for adults during the 3rd Friday Artwalk.  Medals awarded.  Light refreshments served.

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Coloring Time!

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you there!