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  • Friday Movie Matinee: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Florence Foster Jenkins! There will be popcorn served.

  • Toddler Storytime

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

    Call  570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for Toddler Storytime ( ages 2-3 1/2 years).

  • Seuss-A-Thon

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

    Join us for a day filled of Dr. Seuss fun. There will be stories, short films, crafts, and more. No need to register, just stop by! Help the Cat Find his Hat from 1:00-3:00pm.

  • Help the Cat Find His Hat

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

    Stop by anytime between 1:00-3:00  to solve puzzles to help the cat get his hat back! Best for ages 5 and up.

  • Teen Night: Luck O’ the Irish Four Leaf Clover Charm

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

    We're making our own luck just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Register to make your very own four leaf clover good luck charm to put on a keychain or necklace. This is a free program for teens (12-18 years old).

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Unsinkable Molly Brown! There will be popcorn served.

  • St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

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

    Stop by anytime between 11am-3pm  for St. Patrick's Day activities and a craft! No need to register!

  • All “FORE” Books Mini Golf Classic

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

    Come Play Golf at the Library! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini-Golf IN THE LIBRARY! Enjoy 18 fun and challenging holes amongst the stacks! Putter and balls provided. All proceeds benefit children’s programming at the Osterhout Free Library. Produced by the Rotary of Wilkes-Barre. Please call (570) 287-3000 x 1110 with any questions.

    $5 – $10

  • Infant Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for infant storytime (Birth -2 years).

  • Board of Directors meeting

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

    The Osterhout Free Library's Board of Directors will meet today at 12:00 PM.

  • Teen Night: Game Night

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

    Join us to play some games!  Board games, card games...all types of games! All teens ages 12-18 are welcome.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Melvin and Howard (1980)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Melvin and Howard! Popcorn will be served.

  • Easter Egg Fun

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

    Stop by after the egg hunt for crafts, short springtime films, and play some games!      

  • DIY Craft Night: Spring flower vase

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

    Make a spring flower vase! Bring a small glass bottle (iced tea, soda, vinegar, etc.) or a vase to decorate. This is a free class for teens and adults (13+). Seating is limited, so please call 570-821-1959 or visit the Information Services desk to make a reservation.

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for infant storytime(birth- 2 years).

  • Infant Storytime

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

    Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for infant storytime.

  • Pajama Movie Night

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

    Call 570-823-0156, ext217 to register for this month's Pajama Movie Night viewing of the Dr. Seuss classic "The Lorax".

  • Teen Night: Computer Dissection

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

    Learn how to take a computer apart and put back together again! If you want to learn how to build your own computer, Jason Percival from the NEPA Geeks will be on hand to answer any questions. This is a free program for teens 12-18 years old.

  • Movie Night at Plains Branch

    Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Join us for movies, popcorn, trivia, and games at the Plains Branch! Please call 570-824-1862 with any questions.

  • Early Closing

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

    All branches of the library will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018.

  • Teen Night: Marvel Movie Madness

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

    This Wednesday, we'll be watching Guardians of the Galaxy. There will be free popcorn!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: A Few Good Men

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

    This Friday's movie is A Few Good Men! Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. Reservations are not required.

  • DIY Poetry Night

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

    In honor of National Poetry Month, join us in making blackout and found poetry. This is a free program for adults. To reserve a spot, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Book Giveaway at South Branch

    Osterhout Free Library - South Branch 2 Airy Street, Wilkes Barre, PA, United States

    There will be a book giveaway this afternoon at the Osterhout Free Library South Branch!

  • Teen Night: National Pet Day

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

    Say “Hello” to Raven!! We’re celebrating National Pet Day!! Raven is 9 years old and quite the lover. She’ll be at the Library to help celebrate National Pet Day where we’ll talk about our own pets, pet ownership, and responsibility. We’re also planning on making dog and cat toys for our own pets. If you […]

  • L.A.P.T.o.T.T.S

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

    For children ages 3-5 years. Space is limited, please call 570-823-0156, x217 to register.

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The four locations of the library are closed for a Staff Training Day.

  • Wanna Rock NEPA?

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

    Drop by for a rock-painting meetup! Bring your own rocks and supplies to paint. You can hide your rocks in the community for someone to find!

  • Robot Discovery Zone

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

    It's National  Robotics Week! Stop anytime between 11AM-1PM on April 14th to meet our robots. The Bee Bots, Dash and Dot, and Code a Pillar will be available to explore.