Join us for a free showing of L.A. Confidential. As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. (IMBd) This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. This is a free event […]
Kids voted, and The Pigeon won our March Madness Book Bracket Contest! Now, kids can join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, April 18th to celebrate the Pigeon's victory! No need to register, just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM for games, crafts, and activities! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We […]
Join Horror Club on Monday, April 20th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Cocaine Bear! From IMBd: "An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine." This film is rated R and runs for […]
Adulting 101: Gardening Workshop Celebrate Earth Day with us and learn how to get your hands dirty in the best way! 🌿🌎 Join the Osterhout Free Library for an Adulting 101 Gardening Workshop, where Teens and Young Adults will learn the basics of starting and caring for their own garden. Participants will also enjoy a free giveaway and a […]
Join us for a free showing of The Devil Wears Prada. With an aspiration to become a journalist, Andy, a smart but sensible young graduate, travels to New York. She starts working as an assistant to one of the city's biggest high fashion magazine editors, the cynical Miranda Priestly. (IMBd) This film is rated PG-13 and […]
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 Shop inventory included.
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 working on your projects together! This month's theme is Handmade Hugs. We will have baby hat and blanket patterns available, but any project you're working […]
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to the Children's Wing on Monday, April 27th at 5:30PM for a tea party! Enjoy tea and cookies, while watching a movie! Registration for this event is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
GAME NIGHT! Ready to level up your evening? Join us for Game Night at the Osterhout Free Library! 🎮🍕 Teens and Young Adults are invited to spend the evening playing games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying FREE pizza and drinks. Whether you’re competitive, cooperative, or just there for the snacks, it’s the perfect way to unwind and […]
Join us for a free showing of Wicked: For Good. After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the "Wicked Witch of the West." Meanwhile, the Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches […]
Friends of the North Branch will be holding their annual Books, Baskets & Bake Sale fundraising event on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10am - 2pm at the North Branch - 28 Oliver St., Parsons, Wilkes-Barre Great reads, great deals, over 20 raffle baskets and yummy sweets! We hope to see you there in support […]
Kids are invited to the Children's Wing on Saturday, May 2nd, to celebrate the following: Children's Book Week Free Comic Book Day Star Wars Day No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM to enjoy games and crafts! Even take home a free comic book! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext […]
Join the North Branch Land Trust and learn the importance of native flora. Then, decorate a personal flower pot and plant a native flower. All ages are welcome. A $10 fee is required for this event. To register, please visit this link.
Join the North Branch Land Trust and learn the importance of native flora. Afterwards, decorate a personal flower pot and plant a native flower. All ages are welcome. Registration and a $10 fee are required for this event. Please register by following this link.
Millennial Movie Night: The Karate Kid Part II Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at a special Millennial Movie Night featuring The Karate Kid Part II! Follow Daniel and Mr. Miyagi as they travel to Okinawa and explore Miyagi’s past in this classic sequel filled with action, heart, and life lessons. […]
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959. The Franklin Street Sleuths are sponsored […]
Join us for a free showing of The Bridge of the River Kwai. During WW II, allied POWs in a Japanese internment camp are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge, but under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson they're persuaded the bridge should be built […]
Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, May 9th to make a craft for Mom, or someone special! No need to register; just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
Design your own unique plant that will never wither! This is a free event for adults, and all supplies are provided. This event is currently full. There is a waitlist.
💙🧠 Mental Health Workshop & Trivia🧠💙 Join us for an engaging and interactive Mental Health Workshop in partnership with the American Mental Wellness Association. This program will explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and break habits like doom-scrolling—all in a supportive, judgment-free space. We’ll mix meaningful conversation with a fun trivia twist, so […]
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.
Join us for a free showing of All About Eve. Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in every performance of her current play. Margo and her friends take Eve under […]
Join local author and Air Force veteran Jim Kennedy for an engaging, humorous look at life at RAF Upper Heyford in the early 1980s. This event includes a talk, selected reading from his memoir My Time at RAF Upper Heyford, Q&A, and book signing. This is a free event, and you can register by following this […]
Join Horror Club on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Village of the Damned! From IMBd: "An American village is visited by some unknown life form which leaves the women of the village pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are born, and they all look normal, but it doesn't take […]
Today is the last day to donate books for the Friends Tent Book Sale!
3D Printing Workshop - WAITLIST 🖨️✨ Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing! Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop designed for Teens & Young Adults. Learn how to design your very own custom keychain using TinkerCAD and watch it come to life on the library’s 3D printers! […]
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 is rated PG and runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of […]
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 book recommendations with other teens each month. No assigned reading—just great conversations. Come share what you’re reading, watching, playing or creating. We're open […]
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! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
