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Friday Movie Matinee: Hugo

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

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

Finger Knitting Fun!

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

Kids! Stop by the Library this Saturday between 11 am-Noon to learn how to finger-knit. Please call the Children's Desk at 570-823-0156 Ext. 217 to register.

Kidz Club – Cocoa & Crafts

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

Join Miss Bri and Miss Veronica to sip hot cocoa and create your own canvas painting! Recommended ages: 9-12 Call to register, 570-823-0156 ext. 217

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 Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley. A limited number of copies […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Color Purple

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

Join us for a free showing of The Color Purple. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours, 33 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

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

Join us for Super Bowl Bingo and Take Your Child to the Library Day! Play bingo! Win prizes! Stop by anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  No need to […]

Library Branches CLOSED for Staff Development

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

All branches of the Osterhout Free Library (Central, North, Plains & South) will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 7th for a staff development day. The library will reopen on Thursday, […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Philadelphia Story

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

Join us for a free showing of The Philadelphia Story. This film is not rated and runs for  1 hour, 52 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

Winter Reading Club – Year of the Dragon

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

We welcome the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, February 10th. Make a Chinese dragon, listen to a story and see a short film about this exciting celebration!  Stop in […]

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 Moonstruck. Led by […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Lincoln

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

Join us for a free showing of Lincoln. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours, 30 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

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!

Friday Movie Matinee: Patton

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

Join us for a free showing of Patton. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours, 50 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

Friends $5 Bag Sale!

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

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 […]

Horror Club: Coraline

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 Coraline - the film adaptation […]

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!

Adult Winter Reading Ends

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 […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Murder by Death

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

Join us for a free showing of Murder by Death. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hours, 34 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

Seuss-A-Thon!

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

Stop in this Saturday, March 2 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm to celebrate Dr. Seuss with stories, films, crafts & games!

Crochet For Beginners

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

This program covers the basics of crochet! All supplies included! This program and its waitlist are currently full.

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Think Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Adulting 101: Career Coaching

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

PA CareerLink are back with more resources and job/ life skills to help you succeed in your future career. Free giveaway for all participants. Wednesday March 6, 2024 5:00 - […]

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 The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. A limited number of copies […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Poseidon Adventure

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

Join us for a free showing of The Poseidon Adventure. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour, 57 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

Adulting 101: Meal Prep Made Easy

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

Learn how to properly put together a well balanced meal on a budget! Laura Ascenzi R.D, will explain proper nutrition, what to shop for and easy meal prep ideas! Saturday […]

Rabbits 101

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

Join Bunny Brigade INC. for a program about rabbit care and maintenance. Learn about proper diet, veterinary care, and handling. There will also be a special furry guest! This is […]

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Think Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Event Series Socrates Cafe

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!