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  • Valentine’s Day Celebration

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, February 14th for a Valentine's Day celebration! Join us for crafts, movies, stories, and more! Registration is not required; just stop […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Love Your Library

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department on Tuesday, February 17th at 6PM to celebrate Love Your Library Month! Activities include DIY reusable library tote bags, library bingo, […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter - Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Join us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into — books, movies, games, […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: It Happened One Night

    Join us for a free showing of It Happened One Night. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • Tea and Textiles

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

    Bring your latest needlework or fiber arts project and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as we stitch, sip and socialize in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No classes, no fees […]

  • Horror Club: Heart Eyes

    Join Horror Club on Monday, February 23rd at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Alligator! From IMBd: "When two coworkers have to survive the Heart Eyes Killer on Valentine's […]

  • Kidz Club: Finger Knitting – Make a Bunny!

    On Monday, February 23rd at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children’s Department for some finger knitting fun! Learn how to make your own finger knitted bunny to take home […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please […]

  • CareerLink for Job-Seekers

    PA CareerLink helps job-seekers search and apply for jobs. You can create and upload a resume and make yourself available to thousands of employers. PA CareerLink will also recommend jobs […]

  • Adulting 101: Sewing Away Stress, Make a Worry Pet

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

    Adulting 101: Sewing Away Stress, Make a Worry Pet Feeling stressed? Stitch it away! Teens and Young Adults can learn basic sewing skills while creating an adorable furry Worry Pet […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Just Mercy

    Join us for a free showing of Just Mercy. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 16 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • 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 cash and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory […]

  • Hand-Sewing Class

    Join us for an English Paper Piecing (EPP) workshop suitable for beginners. This class will teach you hand-sewing using the EPP technique, which is perfect for an on-the-go craft. Participants […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Millennial Movie Night

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

    🎬🍿 Millennial Movie Night at the Library! 🍿🎬 Relive a beloved animated classic with An American Tail—a heartwarming film full of adventure, nostalgia, and timeless storytelling that generations continue to […]

  • Lego Club: Music

    On Wednesday, March 4th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something music-themed at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put […]

  • 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 6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Tender Mercies

    Join us for a free showing of Tender Mercies. A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled […]

  • Tea and Textiles

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

    Bring your latest needlework or fiber arts project and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as we stitch, sip and socialize in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No classes, no fees […]

  • Author Visit: Lori Floyd

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, March 7th at 12PM to meet children's author Lori Floyd! Lori will be reading her newest book, The Adventures of the Explorers' […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Enchanted Entryways: Decorate a Fairy Door

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

    ✨🧚‍♀️ Enchanted Entryways 🧚‍♂️✨ Step into a little magic! Teens and young adults are invited to decorate their own fairy door and imagine what might lie beyond the portal. Using […]

  • 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

    Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.