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  • Family Fun Night

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

    Summer Reading Fun continues. Join us for another Family Fun Night. Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 for more info.

  • K-9 Unit Visit!

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

    Join us on August 10th from  1:00PM-2:00PM . Local K-9 units will give a training demonstration. Mr. Alan Finn of Designing Dogs will speak with participants as well. Space is limited, so call 570-823-0156, X 217 to register.

  • Color a Plastic Flower Pot

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

    Join us for a special night of coloring where we will decorate plastic flower pots. Supplies are limited, so reservations are a must. This program is free, and there will be light refreshments served. For reservations, call the Information Services desk at 570-821-1959.

  • Summer Reading @North Branch!

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

    The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Final Party with games, prizes, and lunch! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862

  • Storytelling @ Farmers Market on Public Square

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

    Stop by the Farmers Market on Public Square Monday August 14, 2017 any   time between  11:00AM-12:30PM  for stories and more. See you there!  

  • Summer Camp Craft Night

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

    Beads, popsicle sticks, rocks, paint... What can you make? Join us to create classic summer camp crafts together. Seating and supplies are limited, so reservations are a must! This is program is free and for adults only. Light refreshments will be served. For reservations, please call the Information Services desk at 570-821-1959.

  • Read to Me Summer Reading Party

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

    Read-to-Me Summer Reading Club participants are invited to the Read-to-Me party Wednesday, August 16th, 10:30AM-11:30AM. Awards, prizes, refreshments, and other fun activities!  Call 570-823-0156, ext. 217 to register.

  • Library Day with SWB Railriders @ PNC Field

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

    Stop by the Youth Services desk for a coupon for a free child's ticket to watch the SWB Railriders at PNC Field on Aug. 16th game at 7:05PM. You can then get your tickets though the Railriders Box Office.  For more information stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 570-823-0156, ext 217.  

  • Summer Reading Club Awards and Talent Show!

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

    Calling all Summer Reading Club (school age) participants! Join us Thursday August 17th, 6:30-7:30PM to get your Summer Reading Certificates, prizes and refreshments! Do you like to sing, dance, or tell jokes? Share any of your talents with us at the Talent Show! Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Solar Saturday

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

    Stop by anytime Saturday , August 19th anytime between 11:00AM-1:00PM to learn how to safely view the Solar Eclipse and make your own solar eclipse viewer!  No Need to register! Call 570-823-0156, ext 217 for more information.

  • Lunch at South Branch Library

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

    Join us for a great lunch and snack at the South Branch Library.

  • Lunch at South Branch Library

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

    Join us for a great lunch and snack at the South Branch Library.

  • Color Iron-On Transfers and Paper Lunch Bags

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

    Join us for a special night of coloring where we color iron-on transfers and paper bags. Supplies are limited, so reservations are a must at this free event. There will be light refreshments served. For reservations, please call the Information Services desk at 570-821-1959.

  • Lunch at South Branch Library

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

    Join us for a great lunch and snack at the South Branch Library.

  • Lunch at South Branch Library

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

    Join us for a great lunch and snack at the South Branch Library.

  • LIBRARY IS CLOSED

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

    All branches of the library will be closed on Saturday, September 2, 2017

  • Labor Day – CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed for Labor Day.

  • Under the Tuscan Sun Gala

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

    Join us for the annual Osterhout Free Library Gala from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The gala theme celebrates the well-known book and movie, Under the Tuscan Sun. Gala Co-Chairs for 2017 are Molly Hoegen & Kim Mericle. Reservations are $150 per person. That includes valet parking, open bar all night long, […]

  • My American Odyssey: A World War II Journal

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

    John Byers talks about his book, My American Odyssey, which is based on his grandfather Donald Byers's World War II journal. This is a free event with light refreshments served.

  • Apple Fun

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

  • Book and Babies Registration Begins

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

    Books and Babies begins next week.  Call 570-823-0156. Ext 217 anytime this week to register. Space is limited!

  • Getting Unstuck From Destructive Habits

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

    Karen Holcomb, LSW, tells us how to stop our bad habits. This is a free event with light refreshments served. For reservations, please call 570-821-1959.

  • Meet the Author!

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

  • Superhero Training

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

    Join us anytime Saturday , Sept 16th anytime between 12:00pm-2:00pm for Superhero training. Create your own superhero costume, play superhero games, and  check out superhero books or sign up for your first library card.

  • DIY Night: Button Trees

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

    Paint your own fall tree on a canvas and use buttons of all colors for the leaves! This is a free class for adults only (18 and older). There will be light refreshments served. Seating and supplies are limited, so please call 570-821-1959 to reserve a spot.

  • Books and Babies

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

    Join us for a special storytime for ages 1-3 years on Tuesdays, September 19th- October 10 at 9:30am-10:45am. Space is limited, Call 570-823-0156, Ext. 217. to register.

  • Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group

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

    Join us for a lively discussion of Jack Dubrul's Pandora's Curse! Light refreshments will be served.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Moonstruck

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

    Join us for Moonstruck (1987)! This is a free movie showing with popcorn served.