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  • Friday Movie Matinee: Tender Mercies

    Join us for a free showing of Tender Mercies. A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled […]

  • Tea and Textiles

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

    Bring your latest needlework or fiber arts project and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as we stitch, sip and socialize in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No classes, no fees […]

  • Author Visit: Lori Floyd

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, March 7th at 12PM to meet children's author Lori Floyd! Lori will be reading her newest book, The Adventures of the Explorers' […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Enchanted Entryways: Decorate a Fairy Door

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

    ✨🧚‍♀️ Enchanted Entryways 🧚‍♂️✨ Step into a little magic! Teens and young adults are invited to decorate their own fairy door and imagine what might lie beyond the portal. Using […]

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Miracle Worker

    Join us for a free showing of The Miracle Worker. The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind, deaf and mute child Helen Keller how to understand and […]

  • Exploring Nature Apps

    Looking to learn more about how nature apps can help guide you outdoors? Join the North Branch Land Trust for "Getting Connected to Connect." This event will discuss and demonstrate […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children’s Department on Tuesday, March 17th at 6PM to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us to search for leprechaun treasure, make friendship bracelets, […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club A different genre picked every month, recommendations from your peers on everything you love; whether that's books, movies, games, music, art and theater! Join the […]

  • Lego Club: Fairy Tale

    On Wednesday, March 18th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something Fairy Tale-themed at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Cabrini

    Join us for a free showing of Cabrini. After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade […]

  • Tea and Textiles

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

    Bring your latest needlework or fiber arts project and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea as we stitch, sip and socialize in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No classes, no fees […]

  • All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic Adult Night (21+)

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

    All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Saturday March 21st (21+) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Osterhout Free […]

  • All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic All Ages

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

    All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Sunday March 22nd (all ages) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Osterhout […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Adulting 101: Before You Swipe

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

    💳✨ Adulting 101: Before You Swipe ✨💳 Credit cards sound simple—but how do they really work? Teens and young adults are invited to this Financial Literacy program to learn the […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Fiddler on the Roof

    Join us for a free showing of Fiddler on the Roof. In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with three of his daughters marrying men with modern romantic ideals, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Artifact Preservation: Keeping Your Priceless Heirlooms Safe

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

    Join Kassidy Cobb from History For the Ages as she shares how to properly store and preserve antiques. From documents to photos to glassware and furniture, this presentation can help […]

  • Horror Club: Oddity

    Join the Horror Club on Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Oddity! From IMBd:"A psychic medium attempts to uncover the truth behind her sister's […]

  • Kidz Club: Pizza Party

    On Monday, March 30th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Department for pizza night! Make your own mini pizza, create a pizza craft, and make a […]

  • Fall Storytime!

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217. We hope […]

  • No Sew Sock Bunnies

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

    No Sew Sock Bunnies Teens & Young Adults—hop on over and join us for a fun, hands-on craft night at the Osterhout Free Library! 🧦✨ Learn how to create your […]

  • Lego Club: Pets

    On Wednesday, April 1st, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month's theme, Pets, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]