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  • 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, […]

  • 22nd Annual Gala and Auction: Marrakech in the Moonlight

    Westmoreland Club 59 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    22nd Annual and Gala & Auction:  Marrakech in the Moonlight We hope you will join us for this very special evening on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Westmoreland Club, […]

  • Horror Club: Jurassic Park (1993)

    Join Horror Club on Monday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Jurassic Park! From IMDb: "An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of […]

  • Kidz Club: Break a World Record!

    If you have ever seen a world record you thought you could break, now is your chance to show off your skills! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to this month's […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Masterpiece Makeover

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

    Masterpiece Makeover Put your own creative spin on some of history's most famous works of art! Reimagine masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, The Scream, Sunflowers, and more as you transform […]

  • Lego Club: Your Favorite Food

    On Wednesday, September 2nd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, "your favorite food," at Lego Club! At the end of the […]

  • 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 Serial by Casey Hill This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Pirate (1948)

    Join us for a free showing of The Pirate. A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling […]

  • Fall 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, 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 Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into – books, […]

  • 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: Romancing the Stone

    Join us for a free showing of Romancing the Stone. A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle […]

  • Pokemon Day

    Kids, get ready for Pokemon Day! On Saturday, September 12th, join us for a fun filled day of Pokemon-themed crafts, games, and more! No need to register for this event; […]

  • Bracelet Craft and Trade

    Meet new friends by trading bracelets! Crafters aged 13+ are invited to make and trade bracelets, kandi, friendship bracelets, or whatever your preferred term for them is! This is a […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Back to School Survival Kit

    Tweens, join us on Tuesday, September 15th at 6PM to create your own back to school survival kit! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to decorate a canvas pouch and fill […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Sip Smart – Healthy Smoothie Workshop

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

    Sip Smart- Healthy Smooth Workshop Want to make healthier drink choices without sacrificing flavor? Join us for Sip Smart, a fun and interactive program presented by the Commission on Economic […]

  • Kinusaiga Craft

    Known as "quilting without thread," kinusaiga involves pushing fabric scraps into grooves carved into a board to create textured, mosaic-like pictures without any sewing or glue. This class is for […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Jezebel (1938)

    Join us for a free showing of Jezebel. In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him […]

  • Pirate Day

    Kids, join us on Saturday, September 19th to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! Dress like a pirate, experiment with Ozobots, and create pirate-themed crafts at this fun-filled event! No […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Halloween Garland DIY

    Make your own Halloween Garland! This is a class for adults, and experience with sewing is required. The program fee is $5.00. All materials are provided, and there will be […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Driving Miss Daisy

    Join us for a free showing of Driving Miss Daisy. An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over […]

  • Johnny Appleseed Day

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, September 26th to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day! Enjoy apple-themed crafts and activities, and participate in apple-themed STEM! No need to register […]

  • 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 […]