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  • Games and Thanksgiving Craft

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

    Before the big parade in downtown Wilkes-Barre, stop by the Library this Saturday to play some games & make a Thanksgiving craft! All children are welcome.

  • Early Closing at 4pm

    In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the four locations of the library will close early at 4pm.

  • Laptotts

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

    Ages 3-5 years. See Flyer below for details.  Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Library CLOSED for Staff Training Day

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

    The four locations of the library are closed for a Staff Training Day.

  • Gingerbread Fun!

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

    Stop by anytime between 12:30pm to 3PM , No Registration required! Story, craft, and cookies!

  • Make a Winter Snowflake Wreath

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

    Craft a wreath from old jigsaw puzzle pieces.  Light refreshments will be served at this free event.

  • Hour of Code

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

    Ever wonder how some of your favorite games work? Join us for Hour of Code where anyone can learn the basics of computer code by playing fun games. We'll also […]

  • Tree Decorating Party

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

    Join us anytime between 11 AM and 3:30PM  to make an ornament for our library tree and one to take home!

  • Carols & Cookies

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

    Sing Christmas songs and bring a dozen of your cookies for all to taste. Don't forget the recipe to share.  Wear a holiday sweater and you could win a prize.

  • The Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion

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

    Lively book discussion every month. Light refreshments served.

  • Canceled-Read to a Dog

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

    Program is canceled due to weather forecast.

  • Lego & Craft Night!

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

    LEGO & CRAFT NIGHT AT THE NORTH BRANCH MONDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. BUILD WITH LEGOS, DO A CRAFT, HAVE A SNACK AND GET A FREE R.I.F BOOK […]

  • Beginners Book Club

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

  • Christmas Eve – Closed

    In observance of the Christmas holiday, the four locations of the library are closed.

  • Closing Early at 5pm

    All locations of the library will close at 5:00pm.

  • Closing Early at 5pm

    All locations of the library will close at 5:00pm.

  • Closing Early at 5pm

    All locations of the library will close at 5:00pm.

  • Crafts and Games Day

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

    Join us for crafts and games anytime between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. No need to register. Questions, Call  Youth Services Desk 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Closing Early at 5pm

    All locations of the library will close at 5:00pm.

  • 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 relax. See you there!

  • Word Fountain Winter Release Party

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

    Word Fountain, the Literary Magazine of the Osterhout Free Library is celebrating the release of issue #12. Join us at 6:30 pm in the Reading Room as we read from […]

  • Movie Matinee

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

    Showing of Winter People (1989) with popcorn

  • Movie Matinee

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

    Grumpy Old Men (1993) with popcorn

  • Preschool Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Call us at 570-823-0156, ext 217, anytime after Monday, January 16, 2017 to register for our Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10:45am-11:30am, OR 2:00pm-2:45pm Saturdays, 10:00am-10:45am    

  • Snowman Craft Program

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

    Make a snowman craft out of pinecones. Light refreshments FREE