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  • Summer Reading Carnival

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

    Join us on Saturday, July 20th for our Summer Reading Carnival in the Children's Department! There will be carnival games, prizes, and lots of fun! No need to register. Just […]

  • Kindergarten Readiness

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

    Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Towering Inferno

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Towering Inferno. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hour and 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Underwater Adventure!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for an Underwater Adventure on Saturday, July 27th! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-1:30PM for some water-themed fun! There […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins…Again!

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

    Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins...Again! If you missed it last time, here's another chance to learn the basics of sewing and mending with Tailor, Liza Roper! Free giveaway for […]

  • Kidz Club: Name That Tune!

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

    On Monday, July 29th from 6pm-7pm, children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children's Department for a game of Name That Tune! Put your musical knowledge to the test, […]

  • Kindergarten Readiness

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

    Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole […]

  • 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 Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart. A limited number of copies are […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Mark of Zorro

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Mark of Zorro. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes. This is a free event sponsored […]

  • Outer Space Adventure

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

    Please join us in the Children's Department for an Outer Space Adventure on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00AM to 1:30PM. Create and launch your own paper rocket, and participate in […]

  • Investing Fundamentals: Understanding the basics to help you achieve your goals

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

    Join us for a comprehensive session on investing essentials. Learn about asset classes, strategic asset allocation, risk management, and more to empower your financial decisions. Discover how investing can potentially […]

  • Kindergarten Readiness

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

    Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole […]

  • Friendship Bracelet Party

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

    Friendship Bracelet Party Learn how to make your own Friendship Bracelet! Make new friends, trade bracelets, enjoy yourselves! All materials provided! Registration is required: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ Teens Wednesday August 7th 5:00 […]

  • 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!

  • Family Fun Night: Pinwheel Craft!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Thursday, August 8th for Family Fun Night! From 6:00-7:00PM, you can create your own jumbo pinwheel to take home with you! Registration is […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Day of the Jackal

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Day of the Jackal. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is a free event […]

  • Market Volatility: Keep Calm and Plan Ahead

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

    Join us for a presentation by Financial Advisor Blair Saba as she discusses the highs and lows of investing, how to manage current fluctuations, and strategies to prepare for future […]

  • Science Adventure

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

    Join us for a Science Adventure on Saturday, August 10th in the Children's Department! Stop by any time from 11AM-1PM to experiment with our Ozobots (mini robots you can control […]

  • Read & Share

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

    Read & Share What are you reading this Summer? We want to know. Stop in for this laid back version of a book club and share what you're reading with […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Pink Panther (1963)

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Pink Panther. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

  • Superhero Adventure Day!

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

    Please join us on Saturday, August 17th from 11AM - 1PM for our Superhero Adventure Day! Make your own heroes, comics, masks, and more! Registration is not required. For more […]

  • Movie Night – “Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”

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

    Movie Night - Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES - 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus […]

  • Lego Club: Superheroes!

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

    Join us on Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for our superhero themed Lego Club! Registration is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. 

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Double Indemnity

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

    Join us for a free showing of Double Indemnity. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • 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 of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. The library is closed August 31 for Labor […]

  • Horror Club: Hereditary

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

    This month, we'll be meeting in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library to watch and discuss the film Hereditary. We'll learn what happens when a tragedy-based family drama […]

  • Kidz Club: Bracelet Making Fun!

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

    On Monday, August 26th, children ages 9-12 are invited to the Children's Wing from 6-7PM for some bracelet making fun! All materials will be provided by the library; just bring […]

  • Adulting 101: Guided Meditation

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

    Adulting 101: Guided Meditation Join Howard Thomas for a guided meditation. Focus on your mental health and get yourself centered! Participants receive a free Yoga mat! Teens and Young Adult […]