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  • Tween Tuesday: Hanging Yarn Art

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

    Children ages 8-12 are invited to join us for this month's Tween Tuesday--Hanging Yarn Art! All supplies are included for you to make your art! This event will take place […]

  • WVIA’s PBS Kids in the Classroom Storytime

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

    Please call the Children's Department to register for our special event with WVIA! On Wednesday, July 9th, at 10:30AM, families will: View a popular PBS Kids show Participate in a […]

  • Teen Movie Night : A Minecraft Movie

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

    Teen Movie Night : A Minecraft Movie Join us for an epic adventure on the big screen with "A Minecraft Movie"! Whether you're a Creeper fan or just love pixel […]

  • Lego Club: Summer Fun

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

    On Wednesday, July 9th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make creations inspired by summer fun at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations […]

  • 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!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Lust for Life

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

    Join us for a free showing of Lust for Life. This film not rated and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate […]

  • Comic Book Day

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

    On Saturday, July 12th, kids can stop by the Children's Department from 11AM-1PM for Comic Book Day! Learn how to make your own comic book! Costumes are permitted but not […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Some Like It Hot

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

    Join us for a free showing of Some Like It Hot. This film not rated and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

  • Finger Knitting

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

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department for Finger Knitting Fun! Join us on Saturday, July 19th to make your own creations out of yarn.  All materials will be provided. […]

  • Chihuly on the Wind

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

    Chihuly on the Wind Discover the vibrant world of Dale Chihuly, the master of glass art! Then create your own Chihuly-inspired wind catcher using colorful plastic bottles and cups. It's […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Gosford Park

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

    Join us for a free showing of Gosford Park. This film rated R and runs for 2 hours and 17 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

  • Create With Color

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

    Children are invited to join us on Saturday, July 26th from 11Am-1PM to create with color! Experiment with colors and create your own masterpieces. Registration is not required; just stop […]

  • Horror Club: Alien

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

    Join Horror Club on Monday, July 28th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the classic Alien! Witness the terror of deep space and discuss what makes this sci-fi horror a classic. Adults […]

  • Kidz Club: Cupcake Decorating

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

    On Monday, July 28th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children's Department for cupcake decorating with special guest Chef Judy! Learn different decorating techniques […]

  • Introduction to Cursive

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

    Introduction to Cursive Curious about cursive? Join us for a fun and simple introduction to the art of cursive handwriting! We'll cover the basics, practice a few letters and get […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Captain Blood

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

    Join us for a free showing of Captain Blood. This film not rated and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and […]

  • Oddities Pop-Up Museum

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

    This pop-up museum will be open to the public all day in the Reading Room.

  • Create a Mini Masterpiece!

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

    On Saturday, August 5th, kids can join us in the Children's Department to create mini masterpieces using mini canvases and paint! Your creation will be displayed in the Children's Wing's […]

  • Author Visit: Lori Floyd

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

    Children are invited to join us in the Children's Department on Tuesday, August 5th at 6PM for a children's book reading party with author Lori Floyd! Lori will read her […]

  • Picasso Portraits

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

    Picasso Portraits 🎨🧑‍🎨 Unleash your inner artist at Picasso Portraits—a creative program just for Teens! Learn about the life and art of Pablo Picasso, then design your own one-of-a-kind cubist […]

  • Local Author Book Talk: Abigail E. Myers and “The Last Analog Teenagers”

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

    Join us for a special evening with Abigail E. Myers as they share their latest book, The Last Analog Teenagers: A nostalgic, heartfelt collection of nine interconnected stories set in Carvel, […]

  • Meet Local Author Abigail E. Myers

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

    Meet Local Author Abigail E. Myers Join us for a special evening with Abigail E. Myers as they share their latest book—a nostalgic, heartfelt collection of nine interconnected stories set […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Jaws

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

    Join us for a free showing of Jaws. This film rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

  • Arts and Crafts Around the World

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

    Kids are invited to explore arts and crafts from around the world! Join us on Saturday, August 9th from 11AM-1PM to try crafts from other countries and cultures! No need […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Rock Painting!

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

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for this month's Tween Tuesday--Rock Painting! Make your own painted rock creation on Tuesday, August 12th at 6PM to color our world! […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club 📚🎬 Bookish Banter – A Teen Book Club by teens, for teens! Join us for a chill hangout where you can share what you’re reading, […]

  • 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 The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves. This meeting will be held at the […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Mutiny on the Bounty

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

    Join us for a free showing of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). This film not rated and runs for 2 hours and 12 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • End of Summer Reading Carnival

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

    Kids can join us in the Children's Wing on Saturday, August 16th for our End of Summer Reading Carnival! Celebrate your summer reading accomplishments by playing games to win prizes! […]