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  • Falling Leaves Tree Craft

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

    Join us Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30-6:30PM, for a falling leaves tree craft! Create your own tree with removable leaves to celebrate autumn! Registration for this event is not required; […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Dead Poets Society

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

    Join us for a free showing of Dead Poets Society. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month.  

  • Johnny Appleseed Day!

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

    Join us on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00AM-2:00PM to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day in the Children's Wing! We will have many apple-related activities, including: Make your own applesauce! Apple-themed crafts! Apple […]

  • Dog Trivia

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

    Single or pairs of contestants aged 16+ are invited to the library to compete with other dog lovers for the chance to win a gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. […]

  • Kidz Club: Drawing Night!

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

    Children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Department for drawing night on Monday, September 30th, from 6PM-7PM! We will be learning to draw a cute autumn hedgehog, step-by-step! […]

  • Teen Horror Movie Night

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

    Teen Horror Movie Night - "Five Nights at Freddy's" Join us for a frightening good time! We'll be watching "Five Nights at Freddy's" based on the popular video game! Snacks, […]

  • 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 Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. A limited number of copies are […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Man Who Would Be King

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Man Who Would Be King. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 9 minutes. This is a free […]

  • 15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party

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

    The Osterhout Free Library is thrilled to announce our 15th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Mark those calendars for Friday, October 4, 2024 atop the Intermodal Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Event […]

  • Fall Bingo!

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

    Please join us in the Children's Wing on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00AM-1:00PM for Fall Bingo! Stop in any time during the specified hours to play some bingo, and try […]

  • Heating & Utility Assistance

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

    Live in Luzerne County? Join the Commission on Economic Opportunity for an overview of their Heating and Utility Assistance program. See if you qualify and learn how to apply! Those […]

  • Guided Meditation Classes

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

    Guided Meditation Classes If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD or just aiming for personal growth, join Howard Thomas and let him guide you on your path to mental […]

  • Create your own Crystal Ball Craft

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

    Create your own "Crystal Ball" Craft Learn how to make your own color changing plastic "Crystal Ball"! All materials provided! Teens Weds. October 9, 2024 5:00 -7:00PM 3rd Floor Meeting […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee, Double Feature: Snow White & Bambi

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

    This week's Friday Movie Matinee is a Disney double feature! Join us for a free showing of Snow White and Bambi! These films are rated G, and the entire double […]

  • Pumpkin Painting!

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

    On Saturday, October 12th, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to paint and take home their own mini pumpkin! This event will run from 11AM-1PM. Stop by any […]

  • Book Talk: This America of Ours

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

    Join award-winning author Nate Schweber for a discussion of his book, This America of Ours. Learn about Bernard and Avis DeVoto's fight for the conservation of public lands and why […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Create a FrankenToy!

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

    On October 15th from 6-7pm, tweens (ages 8-12) can join us to make their own "FrankenToy" creation. Using disassembled pieces of old toys, make a totally unique spooky or silly […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Arsenic and Old Lace

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

    Join us for a free showing of Arsenic and Old Lace. This film is not rated and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

  • Make and Take Halloween Crafts!

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

    On Saturday, October 19th, kids can stop by the Children's Wing any time from 10AM-2PM to make some fun Halloween crafts! Registration is not required. Just stop by and enjoy […]

  • Horror Club: Hell Fest

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

    This month, we'll be meeting in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library to watch and discuss the film Hell Fest. This film is rated R and runs for […]

  • Lego Club: Halloween Themed!

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

    On Wednesday, October 23rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children's Wing for Halloween Themed Lego Club! The library will supply all materials; just bring your creativity! All […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Bride of Frankenstein

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Bride of Frankenstein. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • Friends $5 Bag Sale!

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

    Friends 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. […]

  • Make Your Own Halloween Tote Bag!

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

    On Saturday, October 26th, from 10AM-2PM, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to decorate their very own Halloween tote bag! Use this bag for trick-or-treating, or just for […]

  • Kidz Club: Fall Ball!

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

    On Monday, October 28th, from 6-7PM, kids ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Wing for our Fall Ball! We will have many fall-themed games and activities, including a […]

  • Luzerne County Library System 40th Anniversary

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

    Join us at the library on Tuesday, October 29th at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Luzerne County Library System! In 1984, the 10 independent libraries in […]

  • Halloween Party!

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

    Halloween Party!! Calling all Teens! Costume contest, video games, pizza, snacks and other refreshments! Oh my! Can't forget the candy! Teens Weds. October 30, 2024 5:00 - 7:00PM 3rd Floor […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: My Dear Clementine

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

    Join us for a free showing of My Dear Clementine. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • D Sweets – Baking With a Purpose: Make Your Own Cereal Pumpkin Treats!

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

    On Saturday, November 2nd, from 11AM-12:30PM, kids ages 5-10 can join us in the Children's Department to make their own cereal treat, shaped like a pumpkin! Special guest Miss Deidra, […]