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  • Friday Movie Matinee: Bullitt

    Join us for a free showing of Bullitt. A nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection. (IMBd) This film […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, […]

  • Nutrition Links: Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget

    Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men

    Join us for a free showing of All the President's Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Captain Underpants Day

    Kids voted, and the results are in! Captain Underpants was the runner-up in our March Madness Book Bracket! Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, May 30th, to celebrate […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Plant-A-Saurus: Dinosaur Terrariums

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

    🦖🌿 Plant-A-Saurus Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for Plant-A-Saurus and create your very own dinosaur-themed terrarium! Choose your favorite dino—T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more—and build a mini world […]

  • Lego Club: Around Town

    On Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, Around Town, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, […]

  • Nutrition Links: Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget

    Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! […]

  • 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 Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy. This meeting will be held at the […]

  • NEPA Gives!

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

        We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives and donating on […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Fried Green Tomatoes

    Join us for a free showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from […]

  • Summer Reading Club Sign-Ups & Dinosaur Crafts

    On Saturday, June 6th, from 9AM-3PM, kids can join us in the Children's Department for Summer Reading Club sign-ups! This year's Summer Reading Club theme is Unearth a Story, so […]

  • 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: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

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

    🧺✨Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat is here to help Teens & Young Adults master the basics of laundry and everyday cleaning. Learn practical tips to […]

  • Nutrition Links: Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget

    Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! […]

  • 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!

  • Friends Tent Book Sale

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

    Friday, June 12: Preview Sale 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 13: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Sunday, June 14: BOOK SALE CLOSED Monday, June 15 […]

  • Summer Reading Club Kickoff Carnival

    On Saturday, June 13th, Summer Reading Club is officially underway! Kids can stop in the Children's Department any time from 10AM-2PM for our kickoff carnival! Enjoy games, prizes, and lots […]

  • Book Talk with Nicole Negrón

    Stop in and meet local author Nicole Negrón! She will be discussing her book, Decorum, as well as discussing and taking questions on the writing and publication process. Attendees will […]

  • 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 Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, and swap […]

  • Nutrition Links: Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget

    Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! […]

  • Pride Craft Night

    Crafters aged 13+ are invited to make pride-themed fuse bead, shrink art, and beaded wearable crafts. This is a free event and all supplies are provided. To register: Phone: 570-823-0156 […]

  • Megalodon Day!

    Kids, join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, June 20th, to celebrate Megalodon Day! Learn about the megalodon, create fun crafts, play games, and more! No need to register; […]

  • Dinosaurs Rock!

    Kids, join us on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 2PM for a Jurassic journey! See and touch life-size and genuine museum exhibit pieces up-close, while learning from a Dinosaurs Rock expert! […]