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Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDiscuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
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Friday Movie Matinee: The Sting
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of The Sting. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and nine minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Horror Club
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching Scream. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Information Services desk […]
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Shopping Day!
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesA $5 donation gets you a 25% off shopping pass to be used in-store on October 18 only! All proceeds support the library! Pick up your shopping pass at the circulation desk today!
Comedy Film Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesPlease join us for Comedy Film Night! Every third Thursday, we will be showing a different comedy film because we all need a laugh! This month, we'll be watching Young Frankenstein. This film is rated PG. This is a free event, and there will be snacks!
Friday Movie Matinee: The Caine Mutiny
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of The Caine Mutiny. This film is unrated and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Friday Movie Matinee: Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte. This film is unrated and runs for two hours and thirteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Friends $5 Bag Sale!
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesFriends of the Osterhout Free Library $5 Bag Sale! Buy a bag at the book shop for $5 and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory included. Saturday, October 28 from 10am - 2pm BAGS AVAILALBE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY. BAGS FROM HOME WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Spooky Trivia
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of spooky trivia! Questions will range from horror to spooky season, creepy crawlies, serial killers, and more! Teams can consist of one or two people, and participants must be sixteen or older. The grand prize is two tickets to Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours! This is a free event, seasonal refreshments […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Ivanhoe
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Ivanhoe. This film runs for one hour and forty-six minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Socrates Cafe
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDiscuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion
Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Death of a Rainmaker by Laurie Loewenstein. 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 North […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Moulin Rouge (1952)
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Moulin Rouge. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Comedy Film Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesPlease join us for Comedy Film Night! Every third Thursday, we will be showing a different comedy film because we all need a laugh! This month, we'll be watching What's Up, Doc? This film is rated G. This is a free event, and there will be snacks!
Friday Movie Matinee: Notorious (1946)
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Notorious. This film runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Beginner Genealogy Session
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin the Osterhout Free Library and the Luzerne County Historical Society for a beginner genealogy session. Learn about both physical and digital genealogy resources available in the local area and how to use them. This is a free event, and there will be a questions-and-answers session afterwards. To register, please call or email the Information […]
Adult DIY Night: Journaling
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesGrab yourself a new, blank journal (we recommend a bound, hardcover one) and join us for a visual and gratitude journaling workshop. There will be a brief presentation on the structure and benefits of journaling, and then we will customize, decoupage, and decorate our journals to our hearts' content! Cozy refreshments will be provided! This […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Grapes of Wrath
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of The Grapes of Wrath. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Conservation Corner: Ask a Conservationist
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesStop by the Children's Dept. this Saturday, November 25 at 11:30 a.m. for a special nature program presented by the North Branch Land Trust.
Horror Club: The Menu
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching The Menu. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Information Services […]
Giving Tuesday 2023
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for this annual day of global generosity when we raise critical funding for library programs and services! Kick off the end of year giving season with a donation to the Osterhout Free Library. A tax-deductible donation of $100 can provide one day of school outreach in the community or one educational program at […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Murder on the Orient Express. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and eleven minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion
Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing A Corpse for Christmas by Benedict Brown. 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 North […]
Friday Movie Matinee: Places in the Heart
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Places in the Heart. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Socrates Cafe
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDiscuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Friday Movie Matinee: The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of The Yellow Rolls-Royce. This film runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Fundraising night at Buff City Soap
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesShop 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 2 limited edition Osterhout soaps - makes a great gift!
Friday Movie Matinee: Miracle on 34th Street
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of Miracle on 34th Street. This film runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Friday Movie Matinee: The Preacher’s Wife
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free showing of The Preacher's Wife. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Adult Winter Reading Begins
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDuring the months of January and February, read (or listen to) anything from our adult or young adult collection to enter our raffle. eMaterial on CloudLibrary qualifies! Fill out a ticket at the Library or use our online form. Two entries per week permitted. Winner gets a $100 Visa gift card! For more information, please […]
