Join us for a free showing of Strangers on a Train. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 41 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Join us for Prehistoric Adventure Day! As part of our Summer Reading Program, we are going on a Prehistoric Adventure in our Children's Department! Stop in any time from 9:00AM - 3:00PM on Saturday, June 22nd to make your own fossil, create dino-themed crafts, and participate in dinosaur activities! If you haven't already, you can […]
The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month's film is The Omen, and we will be celebrating one of the most significant birthdays in horror history– complete with a birthday cake for Damien! This event is free to attend. All attendees […]
On June 24th from 6-7 p.m., kids ages 9 - 12 can put their detective skills to the test! Please call to register - (570) 823-0156 ext. 217
Summer Storytime! Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!
Teens & Young Adults, join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for video games, pizza and drinks! No registration required!
Shop in-store (407 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre) from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 20% of all sales during this time will be donated back to the library! Look for limited edition soaps and gift sets! All purchases are eligible for the donation.
Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]
Join us for a free showing of Bringing Up Baby. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes. 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, June 29th for a time travel adventure! From 9AM-3PM, children can stop in any time to create their own time capsules! No need to register; just stop in. For more information, call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday of each month.
Join us in the Children's Department for our next Lego Club meeting on July 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This week's theme is nature! Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register. Space is limited.
Join us for a free showing of Yankee Doodle Dandy. This film is rated G 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, July 6th from 11AM-1PM to celebrate Shark Day! There will be shark facts, crafts, stories, games, and videos. No need to register. Just stop in!
Join us at the Osterhout Free Library to create felt eyeglass/pen pouches! This is a free event for adults, and all materials are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register. Phone: 570-821-1959 Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org Online Registration: Link
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 the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. 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 Free Library […]
Join us for a free showing of The Lost City of Z. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 21 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Get yourself centered! Join Howard Thomas from Oak Street Health for a guided meditation to relieve pain and stress. Howard has studied and practiced for over ten years with Tibetan monks. This is a free class, and seating is available. Although mats are not provided, participants are welcome to bring their own. To register: Online […]
The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month's film is Crawl, a natural thriller where some scaly guests seek shelter from a hurricane in a flooded home. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. […]
Join the Society for Creative Anachronism for a demonstration of pre-17th century skills, arts, combat, and culture. Enjoy and learn about historically accurate food, clothing, arms and armor, and daily activities, including Renaissance and Medieval fighting! This is a free event held at the Osterhout Free Library's outside patio. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are […]
Join us for a free showing of Rio Grande. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Join us on Saturday, July 20th for our Summer Reading Carnival in the Children's Department! There will be carnival games, prizes, and lots of fun! No need to register. Just stop in any time from 10:00AM-1:30PM.
Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole (3 dates). This program meets on the following dates and explores the following themes: Week 1: Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:15pm-7:00pm - Fine motor skills, […]
Join us for a free showing of The Towering Inferno. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hour and 45 minutes. 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 for an Underwater Adventure on Saturday, July 27th! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-1:30PM for some water-themed fun! There will be paper boat races, a fishing game, and a craft! For more information, call the Children's Department at 570-823-0156 ext. 217.
Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday of each month.
Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins...Again! If you missed it last time, here's another chance to learn the basics of sewing and mending with Tailor, Liza Roper! Free giveaway for all participants! Registration is required: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ Teens and Young Adults Monday July 29, 2024 5:30 - 7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting Room
On Monday, July 29th from 6pm-7pm, children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Department for a game of Name That Tune! Put your musical knowledge to the test, and be the first to guess the song that's playing! Registration for this event is required. Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register.
