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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 […]

Event Series Book Shop BOGO

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 […]

Survival Kit Tins

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

Make your own SURVIVAL KIT TIN! Ready to go on an adventure? Don't forget your survival kit! Decorate and fill your own kit and never be unprepared! All supplies provided! […]

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!

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 […]

World Travel Trivia

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

World Travel Trivia Who's ready to travel the world? Test your knowledge of the world, landmarks, cultures and customs and be crowned the true world explorer! Prizes and snacks provided! […]

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 […]

Event Series Kindergarten Readiness

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 […]

Movie Night – “Ghostbusters Frozen Empire”

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

Movie Night - "Ghostbusters Frozen Empire" Let's cool this Summer down with "Ghostbusters Frozen Empire"! Watch the movie and enjoy some frozen snacks! Teens and Young Adults Wednesday July 24, […]

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 […]

Event Series Book Shop BOGO

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, […]

Event Series Kindergarten Readiness

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 […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Mark of Zorro

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

Join us for a free showing of The Mark of Zorro. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

Outer Space Adventure

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

Please join us in the Children's Department for an Outer Space Adventure on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00AM to 1:30PM. Create and launch your own paper rocket, and participate in […]

Investing Fundamentals: Understanding the basics to help you achieve your goals

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

Join us for a comprehensive session on investing essentials. Learn about asset classes, strategic asset allocation, risk management, and more to empower your financial decisions. Discover how investing can potentially […]