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  • Socrates Cafe

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

    Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Great Expectations (1946)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Great Expectations. This film is not rated and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate […]

  • Sugarcoated: Book Talk and Q&A

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

    Join Joyce Victor, PhD, RN, as she discusses her book Sugarcoated and takes questions! Hear about the true story of Jennifer Krzysik and her struggle of childhood and adult obesity. Learn […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a fun and relaxed space to chat about the books you’re reading, the shows you’re watching, and […]

  • Winter Bingo Night

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

    Winter Bingo Night Are you ready to win at BINGO?! Join us for a cozy night in with sweet treats, hot cocoa, LOTS of prizes and a Winter movie! Teens […]

  • Lego Club: Winter Wonderland

    On Wednesday, December 17th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make winter-themed creations at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put […]

  • Adult DIY Night: Plastic Bag Holders

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

    Sew your own plastic bag holder! All material is provided. This is an intermediate level craft, ideal for those comfortable with basic sewing. This class is only for adults. Please […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: It’s a Wonderful Life

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

    Join us for a free showing of It's a Wonderful Life. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • Reindeer Games

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday. December 20th to play reindeer games! Registration is not required. Just stop in any time between 10AM and 1:30PM! Games include: […]

  • Kidz Club: K-Pop Night!

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a K-Pop Night on Monday, December 22nd at 6PM. This event is inspired by the hit movie! Participants can expect a […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Home Alone

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

    Join us for a free showing of Home Alone. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, CD or DVD and get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. All Book Shop inventory […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children's Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please […]

  • Teen Movie Night: The Neverending Story

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

    Teen Movie Night: The NeverEnding Story! Join us for the beloved ‘80s fantasy adventure responsible for about 87% of Millennial childhood trauma (don’t worry — we’ll get through that scene […]

  • Socrates Cafe

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

    Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!

  • 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 A Long Time Dead by J. M. Dalgliesh. This meeting will be held at […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Citizen Kane

    Join us for a free showing of Citizen Kane. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate […]

  • Winter Reading Club Sign-ups and Games

    Are you yeti for fun? Join us at any time from 9AM-3:30PM on Saturday, January 10th for Winter Reading Club sign-ups! We will also be playing some winter-themed games. Winter […]

  • Blood Pressure Screenings

    Join us for a no-cost blood pressure screening from Geisinger, located on the main floor near the entrance to the library. Geisinger's wellness team will review your results and can […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please […]

  • Sticker Therapy

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

    Sticker Therapy  Need a break? Come unwind, get creative, and let the sticker magic take over! Create charming scenes — from cozy cafés to sunny beaches and whimsical hideaways — […]

  • Lego Club: Lego House

    On Wednesday, January 14th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make houses at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Green Book

    Join us for a free showing of Green Book. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Winter STEAM Day

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, January 17th for some fun winter STEAM activities. Create your own snowball launcher, have fun with Ozobot yeti racing, create a […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Game Night

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us for a game night! Meet us in the Children's Wing at 6PM on Tuesday, January 20th for a night full of fun, […]

  • Winter Storytime

    Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please […]

  • 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! Join us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into — books, movies, games, or […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Boys Town

    Join us for a free showing of Boys Town. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Sledding Day

    On Saturday, January 24th, kids can join us in the Children's Department for some fun winter crafts! Make a sledding craft, a fun penguin headband, and a snowplow paper airplane. […]

  • Horror Club: Cocaine Bear

    Join Horror Club on Monday, January 26th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Alligator! From IMBd: "An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a […]