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  • CLOSING EARLY

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

    The library will be closing at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th.

  • Teen Movie Night: Spiderman, Into the Spider-verse

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

    We're watching Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse. There will be free popcorn and snacks!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Show Boat

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Show Boat. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Star Wars Day – May the Fourth Be With You!

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

    May the 4th be with You! Stop by anytime between 12:00-3:oopm  to play Star Wars Bingo and watch some Lego Star Wars. No Need to register. We will also have a comic book give away and workshop at 1pm , please register for this program at 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Comic Book Day!

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

    Get a free comic book and make your own comic! Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register! We are also celebrating Star Wars Day! We will be playing Bingo and watching Lego Star Wars from 12-3. No need to register for this program!

  • Financial Counseling

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

    Did you know Advantage Credit Counseling provides free services for low to moderate income families? Drop by and learn what they offer! To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Man of La Mancha

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Man of La Mancha. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Ramadan Storytime

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

    Join us for a Ramadan Storytime and craft. Please call 570823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Mother’s Day Crafts

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

    Stop by anytime between 1-3pm to make some special Mother's Day crafts. No need to register, just stop by!  

  • Did You Know…? First Ladies Edition

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

    Presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook will be presenting fascinating information about some of our First Ladies. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Your Nurse, Your Friend

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

    Wondering where to access medical resources?  Stop by our open computer lab and ask a nurse! No medical care will be provided. To register for this program, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Teen Night: Game Night

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

    It's back again! Games and pizza! How can you say no to this good time?!

  • Visit us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytime and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 11:00 am Storytime 11:30 am Bookmarks 12:30 pm Bookmarks 1:00 pm Storytime 3:00 pm Storytime  

  • Visit us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytelling and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 11:00 am Storytelling 11:30 am Bookmarks 12:30 pm Bookmarks 1:00 pm Storytelling 3:00 pm Storytelling

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Hair

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Hair. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Visit us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytime and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 11:00 am Storytime 1:30 pm Bookmarks 2:00 pm Storytime 3:30 pm Storytime

  • Visit Us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytelling and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 12:00 pm Storytelling 12:30 pm Bookmarks 2:30 pm Storytelling  

  • DIY Night: Rhino Painting

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

    In honor of Endangered Species Day, crafters can join us to paint one of the most endangered species—the White Rhino! This is a free class for adults 18 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Teen Night: DIY Wall Art

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

    This DIY program turns those old lace doilies into beautiful dreamcatchers. We'll have all the supplies needed. This is a free program for teens 12-18.

  • Adventure Club

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

    Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Dreamgirls. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library will be closed.

  • MEMORIAL DAY – CLOSED

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

    In honor of Memorial Day, all branches of the library are closed.

  • Teen Night: Write Place, Write Time Creative

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

    Meet other like-minded teens who enjoy writing. Get ideas, share your work, learn tips and tricks. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Teen Night: Road Safety

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

    Learn the basics of car maintenance, driving in bad weather conditions, and basic road safety tips. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Harry Potter Book Discussion for Adults

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

    This month we are reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This book discussion is for adults 18 and older. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Phantom of the Opera

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Phantom of the Opera. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Awesome Animals

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

    CDE Exotics will be at the library, on Saturday, June 1st, with some awesome animals friends to meet and greet! Learn how to take care of these animals and what to do when you come across a wild animal.This program is open to all ages. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 570-823-0156, ext 217 […]

  • Teen Movie Night: Guardians of the Galaxy 2

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

    The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego. This movie is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Genealogy Round Table

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

    Has your genealogy research got you stumped? Want to bounce ideas off others? Join us for this round table discussion! To register, please visit the Information Services Desk or call 570-821-1959.