https://osterhout.cbo.io The Osterhout Free Library is excited to present to you the OSTERHOUT EXPRESS Gala and Auction! We are so grateful for your support! The online silent auction closes at 12noon (EST) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Full timeline and details are as follows: Opens at 12noon on Tues, Sept. 5 Closes at 12noon on […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Join us for a free showing of Paper Moon. 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.
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 […]
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 Raising Arizona. This film is rated PG-13. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn!
Join us for a free showing of Wait Until Dark. 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.
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 Thing. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of Witness for the Prosecution. 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.
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Forget What You Know by Christina Dodd. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of The King and I. This film is rated G and runs for two hours and thirteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Join us for a free showing of The Sting. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and nine minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
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 Scream. 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 desk […]
A $5 donation gets you a 25% off shopping pass to be used in-store on October 18 only! All proceeds support the library! Pick up your shopping pass at the circulation desk today!
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 Young Frankenstein. This film is rated PG. This is a free event, and there will be snacks!
Join us for a free showing of The Caine Mutiny. This film is unrated 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.
Join us for a free showing of Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte. This film is unrated and runs for two hours and thirteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Friends of the Osterhout Free Library $5 Bag Sale! Buy a bag at the book shop for $5 and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory included. Saturday, October 28 from 10am - 2pm BAGS AVAILALBE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY. BAGS FROM HOME WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Join us for an evening of spooky trivia! Questions will range from horror to spooky season, creepy crawlies, serial killers, and more! Teams can consist of one or two people, and participants must be sixteen or older. The grand prize is two tickets to Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours! This is a free event, seasonal refreshments […]
Join us for a free showing of Ivanhoe. This film runs for one hour and forty-six minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Death of a Rainmaker by Laurie Loewenstein. 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 […]
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 the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
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 Up, Doc? This film is rated G. This is a free event, and there will be snacks!
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 Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
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 how to use them. This is a free event, and there will be a questions-and-answers session afterwards. To register, please call or email the Information […]
