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  • Adopt a Dino!

    **THIS PROGRAM IS NOW WAITLIST ONLY** Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, July 25th, from 11AM-1PM, to adopt their very own dinosaur! Choose and paint your own […]

  • Horror Club: Good Boy

    Join Horror Club on Monday, July 27th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Good Boy! From IMDb: "A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his […]

  • Kidz Club: The Art of Nature

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Monday, July 27th at 6PM to discover the art of nature! Special guests from North Branch Land Trust will teach kids […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy

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

    Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy Have you ever wondered where your family came from or wanted to learn more about your ancestors? Join us for Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy and learn […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Last of the Mohicans

    Join us for a free showing of The Last of the Mohicans. Three Mohican trappers agree to protect the daughters of a British Colonel in the midst of the French […]

  • Cave Painting

    Kids, join us in the Children's Department on Friday, July 31st for some cave painting fun! Collaborate on a cave painting to be displayed in the Children's Department! Registration for […]

  • Geology Rocks!

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, August 1st to learn about the rocks that make up our planet! No need to register; just stop in any time […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Rock Solid Art

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

    Rock Solid Art Join us for Rock Solid Art, a creative, hands-on program where Teens & Young Adults will learn how to make stunning minimalist pebble art. Whether you're an […]

  • Nutrition Links with Penn State Extension

    Families are invited to join us in the Children's Department with our friends from Penn State Extension for the upcoming session of Nutrition Links! This Program runs every Thursday at […]

  • 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 The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White. This […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Glory (1989)

    Join us for a free showing of Glory. Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the […]

  • Unearth Ancient Egypt Day

    On Saturday, August 8th, kids can join us for Unearth Ancient Egypt Day! Decode hieroglyphics and participate in crafts and activities. No need to register; just stop in any time […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Name that Tune: Television Theme Song Trivia

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

    Name the Tune: Television Theme Song Trivia How well do you really know your favorite shows? Test your skills by guessing TV theme songs in this fun, fast-paced challenge just […]

  • 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.

  • End of Summer Reading: T-Rex Tea Party!

    Kids who have participated in this year's summer reading club are invited to join us for a T-Rex Tea Party from 11AM-12PM in the Children's Department on Friday, August 14th […]

  • End of Summer Reading: T-Rex Tea Party!

    Kids who have participated in this year's summer reading club are invited to join us for a T-Rex Tea Party from 11AM-12PM in the Children's Department on Friday, August 14th […]

  • Adult Craft: Foam Block Printing

    Using foam, learn how to carve your own stamps! You will receive all necessary materials as well as five greeting cards to use with your stamps. This is class is […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Dinosaur Name Game

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to the library on Tuesday, August 18th at 6PM to play the Dinosaur Name Game! Decipher the meaning of dinosaur names, create your own dinosaur, […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Bookish Banter : Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you're into - books, movies, […]

  • Lego Club: Farm

    On Wednesday, August 19th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s farm theme at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]

  • 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 […]

  • Dog Days of Summer

    August is National Dog Month! Kids can join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, August 22nd to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer! Play dog-themed games, create dog-themed crafts, […]

  • Online Auction Open for Bidding

    Support the Osterhout Free Library during the 22nd Annual Gala & Auction: Marrakech in the Moonlight! Browse and bid on an exciting selection of auction items during our online auction, […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Adulting 101 Presents: First Aid & CPR Training

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

    Adulting 101 Presents: First Aid & CPR Training Be prepared when every second counts by joining us for our Adulting 101: First Aid & CPR Training with Cintas! This hands-on, […]