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  • 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 to see you there!

  • Millennial Movie Night: The Karate Kid Part II

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

    Millennial Movie Night: The Karate Kid Part II Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at a special Millennial Movie Night featuring The Karate Kid Part II! Follow Daniel and Mr. Miyagi as they travel to Okinawa and explore Miyagi’s past in this classic sequel filled with action, heart, and life lessons. […]

  • 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 Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg. 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 sponsored […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Bridge of the River Kwai

    Join us for a free showing of The Bridge of the River Kwai. During WW II, allied POWs in a Japanese internment camp are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge, but under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson they're persuaded the bridge should be built […]

  • Mother’s Day Crafts

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, May 9th to make a craft for Mom, or someone special! No need to register; just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!

  • Beaded Plant Craft

    Design your own unique plant that will never wither! This is a free event for adults, and all supplies are provided. This event is currently full. There is a waitlist.

  • 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 to see you there!

  • Adulting 101: AMWA Mental Health Workshop

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

    💙🧠 Mental Health Workshop & Trivia🧠💙 Join us for an engaging and interactive Mental Health Workshop in partnership with the American Mental Wellness Association. This program will explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and break habits like doom-scrolling—all in a supportive, judgment-free space. We’ll mix meaningful conversation with a fun trivia twist, so […]

  • 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!

  • Socrates Cafe

    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.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: All About Eve

    Join us for a free showing of All About Eve. Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in every performance of her current play. Margo and her friends take Eve under […]

  • 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 - just good company and creative fun! This group meets every other Saturday.

  • Book Talk with Jim Kennedy

    Join local author and Air Force veteran Jim Kennedy for an engaging, humorous look at life at RAF Upper Heyford in the early 1980s. This event includes a talk, selected reading from his memoir My Time at RAF Upper Heyford, Q&A, and book signing. This is a free event, and you can register by following this […]

  • Horror Club: Village of the Damned

    Join Horror Club on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Village of the Damned! From IMBd: "An American village is visited by some unknown life form which leaves the women of the village pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are born, and they all look normal, but it doesn't take […]

  • Last Day For Book Donations

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

    Today is the last day to donate books for the Friends Tent Book Sale!

  • 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 to see you there!

  • 3D Printing Workshop

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

    3D Printing Workshop 🖨️✨ Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing! Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop designed for Teens & Young Adults. Learn how to design your very own custom keychain using TinkerCAD and watch it come to life on the library’s 3D printers! 🔹 Wednesday, […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Bullitt

    Join us for a free showing of Bullitt. A nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of […]

  • 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 to see you there!

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, and swap book recommendations with other teens each month. No assigned reading—just great conversations. Come share what you’re reading, watching, playing or creating. We're open […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men

    Join us for a free showing of All the President's Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • 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 included.  

  • 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 - just good company and creative fun! This group meets every other Saturday.

  • Knotty Brunch

    Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is MerMay. We will have ocean-inspired patterns available, but any project you're working on is welcome! This […]

  • 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 to see you there!

  • 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 to see you there!

  • 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!

  • Friends Tent Book Sale

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

    Friday, June 12: Preview Sale 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 13: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Sunday, June 14: BOOK SALE CLOSED Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 17: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books […]

  • 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 - just good company and creative fun! This group meets every other Saturday.

  • 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 to see you there!