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 scaly guests seek shelter from a hurricane in a flooded home. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. […]
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 activities, including Renaissance and Medieval fighting! This is a free event held at the Osterhout Free Library's outside patio. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are […]
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 Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
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 stop in any time from 10:00AM-1:30PM.
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 (3 dates). This program meets on the following dates and explores the following themes: Week 1: Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:15pm-7:00pm - Fine motor skills, […]
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 the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
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 will be paper boat races, a fishing game, and a craft! For more information, call the Children's Department at 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
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 of each month.
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 all participants! Registration is required: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ Teens and Young Adults Monday July 29, 2024 5:30 - 7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room
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, and be the first to guess the song that's playing! Registration for this event is required. Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register.
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 (3 dates). This program meets on the following dates and explores the following themes: Week 1: Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:15pm-7:00pm - Fine motor skills, […]
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 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 Mark of Zorro. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
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 space-themed crafts! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
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 grow your wealth over time and align with your long-term goals. This is a free event presented by financial advisor Blair Saba.
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 (3 dates). This program meets on the following dates and explores the following themes: Week 1: Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:15pm-7:00pm - Fine motor skills, […]
Friendship Bracelet Party Learn how to make your own Friendship Bracelet! Make new friends, trade bracelets, enjoy yourselves! All materials provided! Registration is required: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ Teens Wednesday August 7th 5:00 -7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Join us in the Children's Department on Thursday, August 8th for Family Fun Night! From 6:00-7:00PM, you can create your own jumbo pinwheel to take home with you! Registration is not required, and all materials are provided. For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Join us for a free showing of The Day of the Jackal. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Join us for a presentation by Financial Advisor Blair Saba as she discusses the highs and lows of investing, how to manage current fluctuations, and strategies to prepare for future uncertainties. Discover why market volatility is a normal part of investing and explore opportunities you might be missing. This is a free event.
Join us for a Science Adventure on Saturday, August 10th in the Children's Department! Stop by any time from 11AM-1PM to experiment with our Ozobots (mini robots you can control using color-coded drawings)! Registration for this event is not required. For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Read & Share What are you reading this Summer? We want to know. Stop in for this laid back version of a book club and share what you're reading with us! Drinks and snacks will be provided! Teens Wednesday August 14th 5:00 -6:30PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room Registration is not required but appreciated; https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
Join us for a free showing of The Pink Panther. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Please join us on Saturday, August 17th from 11AM - 1PM for our Superhero Adventure Day! Make your own heroes, comics, masks, and more! Registration is not required. For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Movie Night - Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES - 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Teens & Young Adults Wednesday August 21st 4:30 - 7:00PM Reading Room […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for our superhero themed Lego Club! Registration is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Join us for a free showing of Double Indemnity. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Buy one book, get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. The library is closed August 31 for Labor Day weekend. This month's BOGO sale will be on Saturday, August 24th.
