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  • Horror Club: The Omen

    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's film is The Omen, and we will be […]

  • Kidz Club – Solve the Mystery

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

      On June 24th from 6-7 p.m., kids ages 9 - 12 can put their detective skills to the test! Please call to register - (570) 823-0156 ext. 217

  • Summer Storytime

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

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

  • Game Night!

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

      Teens & Young Adults, join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for video games, pizza and drinks! No registration required!

  • 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 […]

  • Qigong for Wellbeing

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

    Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Bringing Up Baby

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

    Join us for a free showing of Bringing Up Baby. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Time Travel Adventure

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, June 29th for a time travel adventure! From 9AM-3PM, children can stop in any time to create their own time capsules! No […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday […]

  • Lego Club

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for our next Lego Club meeting on July 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This week's theme is nature! Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register. Space […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Yankee Doodle Dandy

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

    Join us for a free showing of Yankee Doodle Dandy. This film is rated G and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

  • Shark Day!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, July 6th from 11AM-1PM to celebrate Shark Day! There will be shark facts, crafts, stories, games, and videos. No need to register. […]

  • Adult DIY Night: Felt Eyeglass/Pen Holder

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

    Join us at the Osterhout Free Library to create felt eyeglass/pen pouches! This is a free event for adults, and all materials are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Space is […]

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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 month, we will be discussing A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. A limited number of copies […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Lost City of Z

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Lost City of Z. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 21 minutes. This is a free event […]

  • Guided Meditation

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

    Get yourself centered! Join Howard Thomas from Oak Street Health for a guided meditation to relieve pain and stress. Howard has studied and practiced for over ten years with Tibetan […]

  • Horror Club

    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's film is Crawl, a natural thriller where some […]

  • Living History Demonstration

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

    Join the Society for Creative Anachronism for a demonstration of pre-17th century skills, arts, combat, and culture. Enjoy and learn about historically accurate food, clothing, arms and armor, and daily […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Rio Grande

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

    Join us for a free showing of Rio Grande. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Summer Reading Carnival

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

    Join us on Saturday, July 20th for our Summer Reading Carnival in the Children's Department! There will be carnival games, prizes, and lots of fun! No need to register. Just […]

  • Kindergarten Readiness

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

    Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Towering Inferno

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Towering Inferno. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hour and 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Underwater Adventure!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for an Underwater Adventure on Saturday, July 27th! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-1:30PM for some water-themed fun! There […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday […]

  • Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins…Again!

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

    Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins...Again! If you missed it last time, here's another chance to learn the basics of sewing and mending with Tailor, Liza Roper! Free giveaway for […]

  • Kidz Club: Name That Tune!

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

    On Monday, July 29th from 6pm-7pm, children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Department for a game of Name That Tune! Put your musical knowledge to the test, […]

  • Kindergarten Readiness

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

    Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole […]

  • 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 month, we will be discussing Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart. A limited number of copies are […]