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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • DIY Geode Crystal Skulls

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

    DIY Geode Crystal Skulls Learn how to make your own fake geode skull. All supplies provided. Teens/ Young Adults Weds October 1, 2025 5:00-7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room Registration is […]

  • Countdown to Kindergarten

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

    Do you have a child entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2026? Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten! This program runs every Thursday from October 2nd-April 30th. We will meet […]

  • 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 Dark Hours by Amy Jordan. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Eight Men Out

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

    Join us for a free showing of Eight Men Out. This film rated PG and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate […]

  • 16th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party

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

      The Osterhout Free Library is thrilled to announce our 16th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Mark those calendars for Friday, October 3, 2025 atop the Intermodal Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. […]

  • Monster Mania!

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

    Kids are invited to the Children's Wing on Saturday, October 4th for some monster fun! Stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM to create monster-themed crafts and watch a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adulting 101: Fact vs Fiction

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

    Adulting 101: Fact vs Fiction Think you can spot fake news? In today’s world of endless information, knowing what’s real—and what’s not—is a must-have life skill. Join us for a […]

  • 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!