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  • Labor Day – Closed

    In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the library is closed Saturday and Monday.

  • Books and Babies Registration

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

    Registration for our Books and Babies program begins this week!  Call 570-823-0156, ext 217  to register. See flyer  for more information!

  • Self Defense Training

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

    Sensei Mark Bohn teaches the basics of realistic self-defense.  Participants must sign a waiver of liability.

  • Self Defense Training

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

    Sensei Mark Bohn teaches the basics of realistic self defense. Participants must sign a waiver of liability.

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Movie Night – National Treasure

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you […]

  • Meet Author Bryan Kollar

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

    Bryan Kollar will be selling and signing copies of his book The Memory Machine: Courtroom Killings

  • An American in Paris Gala

    Westmoreland Club 59 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Join us for the annual Osterhout Free Library Gala from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The gala has An American in Paris theme to honor the Gene […]

    $150

  • Artists Club

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

    Join artists of all skill levels to share ideas and work on your own current projects.  Light refreshments.

  • Books and Babies Storytime

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

    Join us for Books & Babies (ages 1-3) Storytime. Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register  beginning Tuesday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays, September 13 – October 4 from 9:30-10:45 […]

  • Teen Night – Teen Takeover: Card Game Night

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you […]

  • One More Row: Knit and Crochet Club

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

    Knit and crochet club.  New members welcome. Light refreshments!

  • Brown Bear Birthday Celebration!

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

    Join us as we celebrate the 50th year of Brown Bear,Brown Bear, What Do you See?  with stories, crafts, and a snack! Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Make a Vintage Style Bottle

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

    Decorate a bottle. Bring a large glass bottle and a box (shoebox or pizza box to carry your product home).

  • Teen Night

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

    Every Wednesday night from 6-7:30pm in the Reading Room we have a Teen Night event. Come enjoy each week's offering, eat food, make new friends and just relax. See you […]

  • Artists Club

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

    Join artists of all skill levels to share ideas and work on your own current projects.  Light refreshments!

  • George Ralston Golf Classic

    Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club 260 Country Club Drive, Mountaintop, PA, United States

    You're invited to the 32nd Annual George Ralston Golf Classic, 10am shotgun start at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, benefits Children’s Programs at the Osterhout Free Library. The Golf Classic […]

    $100

  • Infant and Preschool Registration

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

    Infant and Preschool Storytime registration begins this week. Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. See flyer below for details.

  • LEGO CLUB @ North Branch!

    Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    LEGO CLUB MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY 28 OLIVER ST., PARSONS(W-B) SCHOOL AGE FUN REGISTER 570-822-4660

  • Story Time @ PLAINS Branch

    Osterhout Free Library - Plains Branch 126 North Main Street, Plains, PA, United States

    Join us for an after school story time from 4:00 to 4:45 each Wednesday at the Plains Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 126 North Main Street, Plains. We open […]

  • Make and Take Fall Crafts

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

    Join us  anytime between 10AM - 3PM as we make fun fall decorations!

  • Columbus Day @ North Branch!

    Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH See a movie! Have a snack, and get a free R.I.F. book! THE FUN WILL BE FROM 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. COME IN AND REGISTER OR CALL […]

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Infant Storytime (ages birth-2) Call us at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register beginning Monday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays, October 11 – November 1 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, October […]

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Infant Storytime (ages birth-2) Call us at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register beginning Monday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays, October 11 – November 1 from 11:00-11:30 a.m.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Preschool Storytime ( ages 3½-5)  Call 570-823-0156, ext 217. Wednesdays, October 12 - November 2 from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Preschool Storytime ( ages 3½-5)  Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. Wednesdays, October 12 - November 2 from 1:30-2:15 p.m.  

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Preschool Storytime ( ages 3½-5)  Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. Saturdays, October 15– November 5 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

  • Beginner Bookworms Book Club

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

    Sign up for our Book Club for kids ages 3-5. Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 . See flyer below for more details.

  • Star Wars Reads Day!

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

    Meet  Star Wars costumed characters!  Join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars with games, crafts , and snacks. Ages 4 and up.  Space is limited, call 570-823-0156, ext 217 […]

  • Pumpkin Decorating

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

    Bring a real or artificial pumpkin or gourd to paint, decoupage, embellish with paint, glues, and glitters. (no cutting involved) Light refreshments.

  • Great Pumpkin Pajama Palooza

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

    Join us Thursday Oct. 27th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register. See Flyer below for more details.