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  • Opioid Epidemic

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

    Miners Medical discusses our communities opioid epidemic and how they can help.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Fabulous Baker Boys

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

    Free movie showing with popcorn served. No reservation necessary.

  • Tree Decorating Party

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

    We're having a Tree Decorating Party! Stop by Saturday, December 9th, anytime between 11:00AM-3:00PM.   Make one ornament to decorate the library tree and one ornament to take home! No need to register.

  • Holiday Happenings @North Branch

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

    Holiday Happenings at the North Branch 28 Oliver Street in Parsons 6:00—7:30 pm Enjoy some Holiday Treats, Create with Legos & Magnatiles, and learn some easy coding with our new gadgets! Call to register: 570-822-4660

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Grand Piano (2015)

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

    Free movie showing with popcorn served. No reservation necessary.

  • Read to a Dog

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

    Share a favorite book with our  furry friends , the therapy dogs!  Please call Youth Services to register, 570-823-0156, ext 217.

  • Grinch Movie Night!

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

    Join us for a viewing and craft of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Call Youth Service 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 the mystery book club for a lively discussion of Murder, Served Simply by Isabella Alan. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Pianist (2002)

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

    Free movie showing with popcorn served. No reservation necessary.

  • Christmas Eve – CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed for the Christmas Holiday.

  • Christmas 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 the Christmas Holiday.

  • Holiday Fundays!

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

    Since schools are closed for the winter holidays, why not stop by the Library for some fun? We’ll have crafts, board games, and building toys to keep you busy on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (December 26-28) from 9 am to 5 pm. No need to register!

  • Library Closing Early

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

    All branches of the library will be closing at 5 p.m. from December 26 - December 29, 2017

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Rhapsody in Blue (1945)

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

    Free movie showing with popcorn served. No reservation necessary.

  • New Year’s Eve – CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed for New Year's Eve.

  • NEW YEAR’S DAY (OBSERVED) – CLOSED

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

    In observance of New Year's Day, all locations of the library are closed.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: On the Waterfront (1954)

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

    Join us this Friday for On the Waterfront! Friday Movie Matinees are free, and reservations are not required. The theme for this month is Oscar winners!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)

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

    Join us this Friday for Coal Miner's Daughter! Friday Movie Matinees are free, and reservations are not required. The theme for this month is Oscar winners!

  • Book Launch: You’re Not Dead ‘Til I Say You’re Dead

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

    Author Joyce Victor reads excerpts from her book You're Not Dead 'Til I Say You're Dead. There will be a book signing, and copies of the book will be available for sale. More information about this title can be found on the author's website: https://www.joyce-victor.com/author-page Light refreshments will be served.

  • Word Fountain Opens for Submissions

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

    Word Fountain, the Literary Magazine of the Osterhout Free Library opens for submissions for the spring/summer issue. To send your short fiction and poetry for consideration, please see our guidelines on the Word Fountain submission page (Click here). The submission window will be open until March 1st.

  • Preschool Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Starting today, call Youth Services Desk at 570-823,0156, ext 217,  to register for our upcoming Preschool Storytime Sessions for children ages 3 1/2- 5 years.  

  • 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 The Constable's Tale by Donald Smith. Light refreshments served.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Ed Wood (1994)

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

    Join us this Friday for Ed Wood! Friday Movie Matinees are free, and reservations are not required. The theme for this month is Oscar winners!

  • Winter Reading Club Kickoff

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

    Stop by anytime Saturday as we kick off our Winter Reading Club with some fun winter games. No need to register!  There will be exciting activities and programs each week during Winter  Reading Club.

  • DIY Craft Night: Snowman Paintings

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

    For this month's DIY craft, we will be creating snowman paintings. This is a free event for both adults and teens (13+). Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, please call 570-821-1959 or visit the Information Services desk.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Call  Youth Services at 570-823-0156,ext 217  to register for Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Wednesdays, January 24-February 14  at 10:45 AM- 11:30AM.  

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Call  Youth Services at 570-823-0156,ext 217  to register for Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Wednesdays, January 24-February 14  at 2:00PM-2:45PM.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Chicago (2002)

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

    Join us this Friday for Chicago! Friday Movie Matinees are free, and reservations are not required. The theme for this month is Oscar winners!

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Call  Youth Services at 570-823-0156,ext 217  to register for Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Saturdays,  January 27-February 17   at 10:00 AM- 10:45AM.

  • Winter Science Saturday

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

    Join us anytime between 10:00am and 3:00pm for some cool  indoor experiments. No need to register!