Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
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Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion Group
Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 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 […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Laura
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Kids Board Game Day
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesSpend 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 in the Children's Wing between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, 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 StatesDiscuss, 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 StatesJoin 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 Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Kid Inventors Day
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStop 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 StatesStudents 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 will run from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Adult DIY Night: Bad Art Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesBrush 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 invited to the Osterhout Free Library to unleash their inner glitter gremlin and make the gaudiest, most horrible creation they can imagine. It doesn't matter […]
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, 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 StatesPlease 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. Seven suspects, six weapons, five bodies, and three endings! It's not just a game anymore! This film is rated PG. This is a free event, […]
Friday Movie Matinee: How to Marry a Millionaire
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of How to Marry a Millionaire. This film runs for one hour and thirty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Database Tour
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDid you get a new device for the holidays? Have you had a device for a while, but you're curious about the free digital services and databases offered by the Osterhout Free Library? You're in luck! On Saturday, January 20, at 12:00 pm, visit the Osterhout Free Library to take a tour of our digital […]
Horror Club: The Thing
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe 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 one of the most famous body horror/science fiction films ever made: The Thing. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. To register, complete […]
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, 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: Hugo
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Finger Knitting Fun!
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesKids! 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 StatesJoin 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
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, 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 StatesJoin 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 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 […]
Friday Movie Matinee: The Color Purple
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 register.
Library Branches CLOSED for Staff Development
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesAll 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, February 8th at 8:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Friday Movie Matinee: The Philadelphia Story
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Winter Reading Club – Year of the Dragon
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe 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 anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Stories and film will be at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, 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 StatesPlease 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 energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love. This film is rated PG. This is a free event, […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Lincoln
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Winter Storytime
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
