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  • Artist’s Club

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

  • Friends of the Osterhout $5 Bag Sale

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

    The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library are excited to announce their $5 bag sale! Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 2pm Come fill a bag for only $5! All […]

  • Book Buddies Read-A-Long

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

    The Book Buddies are back for a March Read-A-Long Event! Join us on Saturday, March 19 from 11am to 1pm for this FREE event for children of all ages. Click […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group

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

    The Franklin Street Sleuths are back! This week, we will be discussing She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout […]

  • Hop into Reading with the Book Buddies

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

    Hopping into Reading with the Book Buddies🐰🌈🌷 Chirping to all young readers to join us for a read-along! As all the bunnies, bees, and birds hop out in the beautiful […]

  • Let’s talk about it: Women’s Suffrage

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

    Let's talk about it: Women's Suffrage. The Osterhout Free Library will hold a book discussion at our North Branch location on Thurs. April 28 at 6:00pm. Click here to learn […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group

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

    This week, we will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. Refreshments […]

  • One More Row: Knit and Crochet Group

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

    Everyone is welcome! Knit, crochet, and share tips and ideas.

  • DIY Night: Bad Art Night

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

    Join us for Bad Art Night! At the end of the night, one lucky artist will go home with the Best Worse Artist trophy! This is a free event for […]

  • Book Buddies Event – Book from the Past

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

    A Book from the Past with the Book Buddies Kids are encouraged to come dressed up as their favorite decade! We will travel to the past with books about time […]

  • Book Discussion & Signing

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

    Author Maxim Furek will be at the Osterhout Free Library to discuss his book Somebody Else's Dream: Dakota, the Bouys, and Timothy. Come meet the author and have your copy of […]

  • Teen Game Night is Back!

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

    Teens Nights are coming back!! Celebrate our return with new friends, new games and of course...PIZZA! Space is limited to 15 participants. Please call (570) 823-0156 to register. This event […]

  • North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale

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

    The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library North Branch are excited to bring back the Books, Baskets & Bake Sale! Mark those calendars for Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11am […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

    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 week, we will be discussing Hostage by Clare Mackintosh. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at […]

  • Medicare 101 Seminar

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

    Register now to attend a free Medicare 101 educational seminar on June 6th where Orion Client Services will walk you through the Medicare process. Discover your Medicare options today! Call: […]

  • DIY Night: Beaded Cuffs

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

    Join the Osterhout Free Library for a special DIY Night celebrating Pride Month! We will be making beaded cuffs for this intermediate-level adult craft program. Seating is limited, so registration […]

  • Pajama Movie Night!- Encanto

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

    Join us Tuesday, June 7th, at 5:00pm for Pajama Movie Night: Encanto! Space is limited and registration is a required! Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, Ext. 217 to register. […]

  • Socrates Cafe

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

    Socrates Cafe is back! Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a chosen topic. This is a free event, and all are welcome.

  • Friends Tent Book Sale: Preview Night

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Friends Tent Book Sale: Opening Day

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Wimpy Kid Day

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

    Make comics, games, and more! Join us  for Wimpy Kid Day on Saturday, June 11, 2022  from 11:00am-12:30pm. Space is limited, registration is required. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, Ext. 217 to register.

  • Friends Tent Book Sale

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Friends Tent Book Sale: Children’s Day

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Children’s Day: Storytime Under the Trees

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

    Stop by for Storytime at 10:30am-11:00am  & 1:00-1:30pm! Kids Craft Table 11am-1pm Free Balloon Animals (while they last) 1 Free Book for Every Child Free Raffle Prizes! Special Book Sale […]

  • Children’s Day: Storytime Under the Trees

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

    Stop by for Storytime at 10:30am-11:00am  & 1:00-1:30pm! Kids Craft Table 11am-1pm Free Balloon Animals (while they last) 1 Free Book for Every Child Free Raffle Prizes! Special Book Sale […]

  • Friends Tent Book Sale

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Friends Tent Book Sale: Bag & Box Day

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

    Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM […]

  • Book Signing & Discussion

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

    Author and Wilkes-Barre native Suzanne Jones will discuss her book, From the Flood, which details her family's experience during and after the Hurricane Agnes flood.

  • Summer Storytime

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

    Join us on Wednesdays, July 6th- August 24th,  at 10:30am for ocean-themed stories and a craft. No need to register, just drop in!

  • Book Buddies

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

    The Book Buddies are back with another FREE event happening Saturday, July 9, from 11-1! Click here to register for all the fun!