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  • Annual Gala

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

    The annual Osterhout Free Library Gala is set for Friday, September 14th from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. More information will follow. Contact Chris Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 with questions.

  • Books and Babies

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

    Join us for Books and Babies Storytime for children ages 1-3.  Tuesdays, Sept 18th-Oct. 9th. Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Board of Director’s Meeting

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

    The Osterhout Free Library's Board of Directors will meet tonight at 5:00 PM.

  • Teen Night: Talk Saves Lives – Suicide Awareness

    Join us for a presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about the warning signs and risk factors associated with mental health and suicide. September is Suicide Awareness Month. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)

    Join us for a free showing of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights! There are no reservations necessary and popcorn will be served. Friday Movie Matinees are presented by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Incredible Library Card Sign-up Day!

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

    Join us for  Library Card Sign-up Month celebration. Show us your  Stop by anytime, Saturday, for an "incredible" craft.  Show us your library card and choose a free book and get a  chance to win a Barnes and Noble Gift card!  We will be showing The Incredibles at 10:00am.

  • The Incredibles!

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

    Join us Saturday at 10:00am for a viewing of The Incredibles as part of Library Card Sign-up Month Celebration!  We will also have an "incredible" craft to make! Show us your library card  to choose a free book to take home and get a chance to win a Barnes and Noble gift card. No need […]

  • Computer Class

    Are you interested in becoming more tech savvy? If so, this course is for you! Learn the very basics about computers, including how to use a mouse, typing, getting started with the internet and all the email basics. Registration is required for this class. A $5 deposit is also required, but will be returned to […]

  • DIY Craft Night

    September is honey month! Celebrate by creating an abstract honeycomb and bee decoration. Reservations are a must for this adults only program. Call 570-821-1959 to RSVP.

  • Pajama Movie Night

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

    Join us for Pajama Movie Night! We will be watching  Moana. Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register .

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Mambo Kings (1992)

    Join us for a free showing of The Mambo Kings! There are no reservations necessary and popcorn will be served. Friday Movie Matinees are presented by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Computer Class

    Are you interested in becoming more tech savvy? If so, this course is for you! Learn the very basics about computers, including how to use a mouse, typing, getting started with the internet and all the email basics. Registration is required for this class. A $5 deposit is also required, but will be returned to […]

  • LAPTOTTS

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

    Tuesdays at 1:30pm-2:30pm,  October 2-November 6th. Laptotts classes use kid-friendly games and websites to help develop computer skills for  children ages 3 to 5 years. Parents or caregivers must accompany their children to each class. Space is limited, please call Youth Services 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.          

  • Teen Night: Pumpkin Painting Craft

    We're painting pumpkins for Halloween! Stop in and get creative with the help of the Young Adult Librarian. We'll have all the supplies you'll need. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • College Funding Coaching

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

    If you’re interested in learning more about funding for college, don’t forget to stop by for this informative program! This is a free program.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Sweet Home Alabama! There are no reservations necessary and popcorn will be served. Friday Movie Matinees are presented by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Computer Class

    Are you interested in becoming more tech savvy? If so, this course is for you! Learn the very basics about computers, including how to use a mouse, typing, getting started with the internet and all the email basics. Registration is required for this class. A $5 deposit is also required, but will be returned to […]

  • Exchange Student Information Session

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

    Have you ever thought about hosting an exchange student? What about an Au Pair? Bonnie Witkosky from Culture Care will be here to answer all of your questions!

  • Preschool Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Preschool Storytime begins next week. Call  Youth Services starting today at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Infant Storytime Registration Begins!

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

    Infant  Storytime begins next week. Call  Youth Service,s starting today, at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Teen Night: DIY Bookmarks

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

    To kick off "Teen Read Week", we're creating our very own bookmarks. Make it personal! Make it fun! Whatever you have planned, we'll have the supplies you'll need. Not sure what you make? We'll also have some ideas ready, so don't fret. Stop by and get creative! This is a free craft for teens ages […]

  • Drink and Draw

    Breaker Brewing Company 787 E Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, United States

    The Osterhout Free Library is pleased to partner with Breaker Brewing Company for a night of sampling craft beer and doodling. This event will take place at Breaker Brewing and costs only what your order from the brewery.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Prince of Pennsylvania! There are no reservations necessary and popcorn will be served. Friday Movie Matinees are presented by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Make and Take Fall Craft

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

    Stop by anytime between 10:00am and 3:00pm to make some fall crafts. No need to register!

  • Computer Class

    Are you interested in becoming more tech savvy? If so, this course is for you! Learn the very basics about computers, including how to use a mouse, typing, getting started with the internet and all the email basics. Registration is required for this class. A $5 deposit is also required, but will be returned to […]

  • Modern Witchcraft Q&A

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

    Ever wonder what modern witchcraft is really all about? Stop by for this informational session and have all your questions answered. Visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959 to register!

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Join us for Infant Storytime (birth-2 years).  Tuesdays, October 16th-November 6th . Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Join us for Infant Storytime (birth-2 years).  Tuesdays, October 16th-November 6th . Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Join us for Preschool Storytime (ages 3 1/2-5 years).  Wednesdays, October 17th-November 7th . Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Join us for Preschool Storytime (ages 3 1/2  -5 years). Wednesdays, October 17th -November 7th . Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register