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Friday Movie Matinee: Moulin Rouge (1952)

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

Join us for a free showing of Moulin Rouge. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of […]

Comedy Film Night

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

Please join us for Comedy Film Night! Every third Thursday, we will be showing a different comedy film because we all need a laugh! This month, we'll be watching What's […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Notorious (1946)

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

Join us for a free showing of Notorious. This film runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the […]

Beginner Genealogy Session

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

Join the Osterhout Free Library and the Luzerne County Historical Society for a beginner genealogy session. Learn about both physical and digital genealogy resources available in the local area and […]

Adult DIY Night: Journaling

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

Grab yourself a new, blank journal (we recommend a bound, hardcover one) and join us for a visual and gratitude journaling workshop. There will be a brief presentation on the […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Grapes of Wrath

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

Join us for a free showing of The Grapes of Wrath. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the […]

Conservation Corner: Ask a Conservationist

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

Stop by the Children's Dept. this Saturday, November 25 at 11:30 a.m. for a special nature program presented by the North Branch Land Trust.

Horror Club: The Menu

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 Menu. This event is […]

Giving Tuesday 2023

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

Join us for this annual day of global generosity when we raise critical funding for library programs and services! Kick off the end of year giving season with a donation […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express

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

Join us for a free showing of Murder on the Orient Express. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and eleven minutes. This is a free event […]

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 A Corpse for Christmas by Benedict Brown. A limited number of copies are […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Places in the Heart

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

Join us for a free showing of Places in the Heart. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

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: The Yellow Rolls-Royce

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

Join us for a free showing of The Yellow Rolls-Royce. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends […]

Fundraising night at Buff City Soap

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

Shop in-store (407 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre) from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 20% of all sales during this time will be donated back to the library! Look for […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Miracle on 34th Street

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

Join us for a free showing of Miracle on 34th Street. This film runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Preacher’s Wife

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

Join us for a free showing of The Preacher's Wife. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

Adult Winter Reading Begins

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

During the months of January and February, read (or listen to) anything from our adult or young adult collection to enter our raffle. eMaterial on CloudLibrary qualifies! Fill out a […]

Event Series Winter Storytime

Winter Storytime

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

Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!

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 Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh. A limited number of copies are available […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Laura

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

Join us for a free showing of Laura. This film runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the […]

Kids Board Game Day

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

Spend some time at the library and play some fun board games, or build with our building toys (Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles and more)! No need to register, just stop […]

Event Series Winter Storytime

Winter Storytime

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

Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!

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: Robin Hood (1938)

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

Join us for a free showing of Robin Hood. This film is rated PG and runs for one hour and forty-two minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

Kid Inventors Day

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

Stop in and celebrate Kid Inventors Day with us! We will have Snap Circuits available for you to build the electric-powered inventions of your dreams! Recommended ages: 8+

MLK Day Children’s Program

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

Students from the Wyoming Seminary Upper School will present stories and crafts inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King!  No need to register, just stop in the Children's Wing. The program […]

Adult DIY Night: Bad Art Night

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

Brush off your craft clothes, bring your creativity, and leave your self-control and ability to feel shame at home—BAD ART NIGHT IS BACK! Adult crafters of all skill levels are […]

Event Series Winter Storytime

Winter Storytime

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

Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!

Comedy Movie Night

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

Please join us for Comedy Film Night! Every third Thursday, we will be showing a different comedy film because we all need a laugh! This month, we'll be watching Clue. […]