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Event Series Book Shop BOGO

Book Shop BOGO

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

Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday of each month.

Learn to Crochet: Intermediate Level

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

This class is intended for those who already know the basics of crochet. Learn new techniques and expand your skillset! This is a free class, and supplies are provided! To register: Online form: Link Phone: 570-821-1959 Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org

Event Series Qigong for Wellbeing

Qigong for Wellbeing

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

Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]

Adult Spring Reading

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

During the months of April and May, read (or listen to) anything from our adult or young adult collection. eMaterial on CloudLibrary qualifies! Fill out a ticket at the Library or fill out the form on our website. One title equals one entry. Two entries per week permitted. Winner of the raffle gets a $100 […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Courage Under Fire

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

Join us for a free showing of Courage Under Fire. This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Adult DIY Night: Wearable Pride Accessories

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

Join us at the Osterhout Free Library to create wearable Pride Month accessories! We will be using a variety of materials—beads, perlers, shrinky dinks, and more—to create pins, jewelry, and other items to celebrate you and your authentic self! This is a free event for adults, and all materials are provided. Light refreshments will be […]

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Summer Storytime

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

Summer Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Alzheimer’s 101

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

Join the Alzheimer's Association for some information and a Q&A about Alzheimer's. To register: Phone: 800-272-3900 Online: https://action.alz.org/mtg/6560 Walk-ins welcome!

Event Series Qigong for Wellbeing

Qigong for Wellbeing

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

Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]

Franklin Street Sleuths

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

Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Lost Man of Bombay by Vaseem Khan. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library […]

Friday Movie Matinee: The Sandlot

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

Join us for a free showing of The Sandlot. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 41 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Friends Tent Book Sale

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

Friday, June 7: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 8: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 4:30PM Monday, June 10 – Tuesday, June 11: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 12: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 13: 9:30 […]

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Summer Storytime

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

Summer Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Adulting 101: DIY with Dad

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

Adulting 101: DIY with Dad Learn the basics of home maintenance from contractor, Joseph Kayes - Ms. Laura's father!  All participants will receive a free giveaway! Wednesday June 12, 2024 5:00 -6:30PM Teens and Young Adults Registration required. Please call us at 570-823-0156 or go to: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ This program was funded by the Wilkes-Barre Health Department’s […]

Event Series Socrates Cafe

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!

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!

Event Series Qigong for Wellbeing

Qigong for Wellbeing

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

Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Anchors Aweigh

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

Join us for a free showing of Anchors Aweigh. This film is not rated and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Summer Storytime

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

Summer Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Event Series Qigong for Wellbeing

Qigong for Wellbeing

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

Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Strangers on a Train

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

Join us for a free showing of Strangers on a Train. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 41 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Prehistoric Adventure Day

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

Join us for Prehistoric Adventure Day! As part of our Summer Reading Program, we are going on a Prehistoric Adventure in our Children's Department! Stop in any time from 9:00AM - 3:00PM on Saturday, June 22nd to make your own fossil, create dino-themed crafts, and participate in dinosaur activities! If you haven't already, you can […]

Horror Club: The Omen

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

The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month's film is The Omen, and we will be celebrating one of the most significant birthdays in horror history– complete with a birthday cake for Damien! This event is free to attend. All attendees […]

Kidz Club – Solve the Mystery

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

  On June 24th from 6-7 p.m., kids ages 9 - 12 can put their detective skills to the test! Please call to register - (570) 823-0156 ext. 217

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Summer Storytime

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

Summer Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft!

Game Night!

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

  Teens & Young Adults, join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for video games, pizza and drinks! No registration required!

Fundraising night at Buff City Soap

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

Shop in-store (407 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre) from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 20% of all sales during this time will be donated back to the library! Look for limited edition soaps and gift sets! All purchases are eligible for the donation.

Event Series Qigong for Wellbeing

Qigong for Wellbeing

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

Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets. This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Bringing Up Baby

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

Join us for a free showing of Bringing Up Baby. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Time Travel Adventure

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

Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, June 29th for a time travel adventure! From 9AM-3PM, children can stop in any time to create their own time capsules! No need to register; just stop in. For more information, call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.