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  • End of Summer Party

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

    End of Summer Party 🎉🍕 Say goodbye to summer in style at our End of Summer Teen Party! Join us for an afternoon of video games, board games, pizza, snacks, […]

  • Lego Club: Back to School

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

    On Wednesday, August 27th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make back to school creations at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Muppet Treasure Island

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

    Join us for a free showing of Muppet Treasure Island. This film rated G and runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The library and branches will be closed on Saturday, August 30th in observance of Labor Day.

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The library and branches will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

  • 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 […]

  • Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon (live action)

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

    Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) Join us for an epic night of action, adventure, and dragons! You are invited to a special FREE screening of the […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

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

    Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Gallows Court by Martin Edwards. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Rear Window

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

    Join us for a free showing of Rear Window. This film rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

  • 21st Annual Gala & Auction: Around the World with the Osterhout

    Westmoreland Club 59 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

      21st Annual Gala & Auction:  Around the World with the Osterhout We hope you will join us for this very special evening on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the […]

  • STEAM Saturday

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for STEAM Saturday! Have fun with our science and building toys, including Ozobots and Snap Circuits! This event will take place on Saturday, September […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Back to School!

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

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a night of back-to-school fun! Join us as we create pencil holders, pencil toppers, bookmarks, and folder organizers! This event will […]

  • 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 […]

  • Bling My Book!

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

    Bling My Book! Give your favorite book a total glow-up! Join us for a fun and creative session where you’ll bedazzle and customize your book covers with rhinestones! All supplies […]

  • 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: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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

    Join us for a free showing of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid This film rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes. This is a free event […]

  • Make Your Own Puzzle Day

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

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, September 13 from 11AM-1PM to make DIY puzzles! If you are able to bring a cereal box to use as the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a fun and relaxed space to chat about the books you’re reading, the shows you’re watching, and […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Rocketeer

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Rocketeer. This film rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

  • Pirate Day

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

    Kids are invited to join us for Pirate Day on Saturday, September 20th, from 10AM to 2PM to celebrate Pirate Day! Pirate Day will include crafts, games, treasure hunts, and […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Talk Saves Lives: Introduction to Suicide Prevention

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

    Adulting 101 Presents: Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention Presented by Sarah Hoch from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), join us for this community-based presentation that […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Remains of the Day

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Remains of the Day. This film rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, CD or DVD and get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. All Book Shop inventory […]

  • Meet the Author and Illustrator: Hot Cocoa in Summer

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

    Join us to meet author MaryLou McKeag and Illustrator Aimee Novak, as they read their book Hot Cocoa in Summer! On Saturday, September 27th at 11:00AM, this duo will share their inspiring […]

  • Horror Club: Scooby-Doo

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

    Join Horror Club on Monday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Scooby-Doo! This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour 26 minutes. Adults only. […]

  • Kidz Club: Solve the Mystery

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

    Children ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for a night of sleuthing! Put your detective skills to the test as you search for clues and decode puzzles to […]