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  • Presidents’ Pets!

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

    Celebrate President's Day with a special program about Presidential pets at 6pm. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. Click here for more information.  

  • Teen Night: Movie Night

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

    This evening we'll be watching A Monster Calls. (Rated PG-13.) Movie and discussion brought to you by the Youth Advocacy Squad. Free popcorn and snacks provided!

  • Friday Movie Mantinee: Suspicion

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

    This month, we'll be featuring Hitchcock films! Join us for a free showing of Suspicion. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Engineering is A-MAZE-ing

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

    Join us as we celebrate Discover Engineering Week  with some A-Mazing Activities. Stop by anytime between 1-3pm to design your own maze. We will also have other building materials out for young future engineers. No need to register, just stop by. Click HERE for more information.

  • Yoga Class

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

    This is a free class! Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats. To register for this class, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Laptotts

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

  • Toddler Storytime

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

  • Toddler Storytime

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

    Toddler storytimes for children ages 2-3 1/2 years old will be held on Wednesdays, February 26th-March 18th at 10:00am and 11:00am. Storytimes will also be held on Saturdays, February 29-March 21 at 10:00am. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!  Click HERE for more details.

  • Teen Night: Game Night

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

    Join us for game night! For ages 10-18.

  • Nerd Night

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

    Interesting in learning something new? Join us for this brand new program which covers two new topics at every meeting. First learn about Tarot divination, and then join us for tips to improve your selfies and other photos on your mobile phone!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Notorious

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

    This month, we'll be featuring Hitchcock films! Join us for a free showing of Notorious. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Winter Reading Club Awards Day

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

    Stop by anytime to get your award and prize for participating in the Winter Reading Club. We will also have a special "Leap Into Science: Wind"  hands -on science program at 1PM. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for this program. Click here for  more information.    

  • Toddler Storytime Canceled

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

  • Leap Into Science: Wind

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

    Join us on"Leap Day"  for "Leap Into Science:Wind"  a special science program designed by the Franklin Institute. Families will explore wind through stories and a variety of hands-on experiments. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. Click here for more information.  

  • Friday Movie Matinee: A Tale of Two Cities

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of A Tale of Two Cities. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Seuss-A-Thon

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

    Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Dr.Seuss for a Seuss-A-Thon. Non-stop stories , short films, games and more. No Need to register, just stop by anytime between 1-3pm.

  • Teen Night: Play With Clay

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

    Sculpt whatever you want with air-dry clay during this event! We'll provide some easy ideas, and the rest is up to you! Clay can take up to 24 hours to dry depending on the project. This is a free event for teens ages 10-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: East of Eden

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of East of Eden. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Horror Club: Leprechaun

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

    Are you a horror movie fan? Join this adults-only group which meets to watch and discuss horror films! This month, we'll be watching the B-movie classic, Leprechaun.

  • DIY Night: Kindness Rocks

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

    This month for DIY night, we'll be painting kindness rocks. Participants are welcome to bring their own rocks, paints, and brushes, but we'll have plenty of supplies on hand. This is a free program for adults only. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Laptotts Canceled

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

  • Toddler Storytime Canceled

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

  • Toddler Storytime Canceled

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

    Toddler storytimes for children ages 2-3 1/2 years old will be held on Wednesdays, February 26th-March 18th at 10:00am and 11:00am. Storytimes will also be held on Saturdays, February 29-March 21 at 10:00am. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!  Click HERE for more details.

  • Movie Night

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

    Join us for Queen of Katwe! A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Based on a true story. This is a free event for all ages. This film is rated PG.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Notre Dame

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of Notre Dame. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • POSTPONED: Luzerne County Library System Group Night @ Penguins

    On March 12, 2020 the American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This suspension unfortunately affects the upcoming LCLS Group night at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins.  Please see the information below from the Scranton/WB Penguins website regarding previously purchased tickets. "I have tickets for a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]

  • MINI GOLF CLASSIC (Postponed)

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

    UPDATE on 3/12/20 - this event is postponed until further notice. Please check back here for updates. Thank you. Come Play Mini-Golf at the Library! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini-Golf IN THE LIBRARY! Enjoy 18 fun and challenging holes amongst the stacks! Putter and balls provided. All proceeds benefit children’s programming at […]

  • Teen Night: Book Share

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

    Bring a book you love or hate from home or the library. We want to know why you absolutely love it or hate it with a fiery passion! Share it with us! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Maltese Falcon

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of The Maltese Falcon. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.