Winter Storytime
Winter 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.
Winter 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.
Bookish Banter - Brand New Teen Book Club Read, discuss and get book recommendations for books every month! Share what you're reading, tell us about it! Snacks and refreshments served. Teens/ YA Weds. January 22nd, 2025 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Join us for a free showing of My Fair Lady. This film rated G and runs for 2 hours and 50 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.
On Saturday, January 25th, kids can join us in the Children's Department for Dog Man Day! Stop in any time from 10AM-2PM for Dog Man-themed crafts and activities! If you haven't already, you can also sign up for the Winter Reading Club when you come to this event! Registration for Dog Man Day is not […]
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 - just good company and creative fun! This group meets every other Saturday.
Let's get spooky! This month, we'll be meeting in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library to watch and discuss the film The Invisible Man. This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event for adults only. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! To register: Online: Link […]
Kids ages 8-12 can join us on Monday, January 27th at 6PM in the Children's Wing to sample and rate different flavors of hot cocoa! Rate various flavors of hot cocoa on a scale of 1-5. Which is the best? You be the judge! Cookies will be served at this event. Registration for this event is […]
Help your child get ready for kindergarten by registering for our Kindergarten Readiness Program! This program will cover the following topics: Literacy skills Number sense Fine motor skills Personal skills And more! Each session runs from 10:30AM-11:15AM. When you register for the first session, you are registering for the entire series, which runs on the […]
Winter 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.
Happy Lunar New Year! Learn about Lunar New Year traditions, Chinese culture and find out what your Chinese horoscope might be! Chinese food will be served! Teens Weds. January 29th, 2025 5:00 - 7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room Registration required. To register online, go to: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
On Wednesday, January 29th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing for a book-themed Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you there!
Join us for a free showing of Nobody's Fool. This film rated R and runs for 2 hours. 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 on Saturday, February 1st to celebrate the Year of the Snake! From 10AM to 2PM, children are invited to make a snake craft, hear snake stories, and watch snake videos! Stories and film will be held at 11AM and 1PM. Registration is NOT required. Just stop in! For more […]
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of Fences. This film rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 19 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
The public is welcome to visit this pop up museum of historical and diverse Ouija boards. The museum will be open during our regular business hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. A lecture on the history, myths and superstitions of the Ouija board and a demonstration of Victorian era ghost hunting methods will be held […]
Children are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, February 8th for football bingo! No need to register. Just stop in any time from 10AM-12:30PM to play bingo and win prizes! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.
On Tuesday, February 11th, tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the library at 6PM for a pizza party! Join us for a fun-filled evening sampling pizza, making a dessert cookie pizza, and creating a pizza charm bracelet! Registration is required, as spots are limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.
Winter 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.
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Join us for "Bookish Banter", the brand new TEEN book club where you can dive into exciting stories, share your thoughts, and have fun chatting with fellow book lovers. From thrillers to fantasy, contemporary to sci-fi, every month we'll explore a new genre and discuss all things books! Save the […]
On Wednesday, February 12th, kids are invited to the Children's Department to make a "Heart Air Balloon!" Stop in any time from 5:30PM-7PM to make this fun Valentine's Day craft! Registration for this program is not required. Just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.
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 for a free showing of Marty. This film not rated and runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
On Saturday, February 15th, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to try out some fun and exciting winter science experiments! Registration for this event is NOT required; just stop in any time between 11AM and 1PM! We hope to see you there! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.
Winter 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.
Succulents 101 Learn about Succulents and how to keep them alive and healthy with Kristin Armstrong from Peaches Green! Take home your own potting kit! Teens & Young Adults February 19th, 2025 5:00 -7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room To register online, go to: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ This program was funded by the Wilkes-Barre Health Departments Preventative Health […]
On Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing for an animal-themed Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you there!
Join the Osterhout Free Library for an 80's themed craft night! We will be making "pixel art" inspired by classic arcade games using fuse beads. All supplies are provided, but seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, complete out this form or contact the Information Services Department: Phone: 570-821-1959 Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org