Looking to learn more about how nature apps can help guide you outdoors? Join the North Branch Land Trust for "Getting Connected to Connect." This event will discuss and demonstrate popular smartphone apps utilized by environmental enthusiasts, for data collection, learning and discovering, and identification. This is a free event and all are welcome. For […]
Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children’s Department on Tuesday, March 17th at 6PM to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us to search for leprechaun treasure, make friendship bracelets, and play minute-to-win-it games! Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see […]
Spring 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.
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club A different genre picked every month, recommendations from your peers on everything you love; whether that's books, movies, games, music, art and theater! Join the conversation. We'd love to have you! Snacks and drinks served! 📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026⏰ 5:00 - 6:30PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room👨👩👧👦 Teen/ Young Adults | […]
On Wednesday, March 18th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something Fairy Tale-themed at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you […]
Join us for a free showing of Cabrini. After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children. (IMBd) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hour and […]
All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Saturday March 21st (21+) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Osterhout Free Library. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY OR ONLINE! Saturday tickets are $20 per person (includes 2 drink tickets). All proceeds support children's […]
All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Sunday March 22nd (all ages) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Osterhout Free Library. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY OR ONLINE! Sunday tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults. All proceeds support […]
Spring 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.
💳✨ Adulting 101: Before You Swipe ✨💳 Credit cards sound simple—but how do they really work? Teens and young adults are invited to this Financial Literacy program to learn the basics of credit, including what affects your credit score and how the choices you make today can shape your future. 📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026⏰ […]
Join us for a free showing of Fiddler on the Roof. In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with three of his daughters marrying men with modern romantic ideals, all while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village. (IMBd) This film is rated G and runs for 3 hours. This is a free event sponsored by […]
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 included.
Join Kassidy Cobb from History For the Ages as she shares how to properly store and preserve antiques. From documents to photos to glassware and furniture, this presentation can help answer your preservation questions! This is a free, virtual presentation. You can attend virtually by opting to receive a link or you can join others […]
Join the Horror Club on Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Oddity! From IMBd:"A psychic medium attempts to uncover the truth behind her sister's murder at the site of the crime." This film is rated R and runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Adults only. Viewer discretion advised. Do […]
On Monday, March 30th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for pizza night! Make your own mini pizza, create a pizza craft, and make a dessert pizza cookie! This event is reserved for ages 8-12. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]
No Sew Sock Bunnies Teens & Young Adults—hop on over and join us for a fun, hands-on craft night at the Osterhout Free Library! 🧦✨ Learn how to create your very own no-sew sock bunny—no sewing skills required! Bring an old sock from home or use one of ours. We’ll provide all the supplies you […]
On Wednesday, April 1st, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month's theme, Pets, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope […]
The Art of Tea Teens & Young Adults are invited to explore the world behind the cup at the Osterhout Free Library! Join us for an evening of sampling a variety of teas while learning about their flavors, origins, and unique characteristics. Then, create your very own custom tea blend to take home—and enjoy classic […]
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959. The Franklin Street Sleuths are […]
Join us for a free showing of Spartacus. The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising. (IMBd) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 3 hours. This is a free event […]
Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, April 11th at 10AM to meet children's book author, Megan Pasonick! Hear Megan read her book "Kimmy Goes Camping," make a craft, and chat with the author. Books will be available for purchase, with a special event price of $15. Cash or Venmo payments will be […]
On Tuesday, April 14th at 6PM, tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for an Earth Day celebration! Make an upcycled flower planter, test your knowledge at trivia, and create a backyard bird feeder! All materials are provided, so all you need to bring is yourself! Registration for this event is required, as […]
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club A different genre picked every month and recommendations from your peers on everything you love. Let’s talk about books, movies, music, games, art and even theater! Join the conversation! We’d love to have you! Snacks and drinks provided. 📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room👥 For Teens & Young Adults📝 Walk-ins […]
On Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, video games, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We […]
Join us for a free showing of L.A. Confidential. As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. (IMBd) This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. This is a free event […]
Kids voted, and The Pigeon won our March Madness Book Bracket Contest! Now, kids can join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, April 18th to celebrate the Pigeon's victory! No need to register, just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM for games, crafts, and activities! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]
Join Horror Club on Monday, April 20th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Cocaine Bear! From IMBd: "An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine." This film is rated R and runs for […]
Adulting 101: Gardening Workshop Celebrate Earth Day with us and learn how to get your hands dirty in the best way! 🌿🌎 Join the Osterhout Free Library for an Adulting 101 Gardening Workshop, where Teens and Young Adults will learn the basics of starting and caring for their own garden. Participants will also enjoy a free giveaway and a […]
