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  • Fiction Book Club

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

    This brand new book club will discuss a different fiction book each month. This month we'll be reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.

  • THANKSGIVING – 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 Thanksgiving Holiday.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Yours, Mine, Ours

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

    Join us for a free showing of Yours, Mine, Ours. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Dinovember !

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

    Stop by anytime between 11am-3pm for games, crafts, STEM activities, and a scavenger hunt!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Grinch

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Grinch. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Tree Decorating Party

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

    Stop by anytime between  11am-3pm   to help us decorate our tree. Make an ornament for our tree and one for you to keep. No need to register, just stop by!  

  • Socrates Café Discussion Group

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

    Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen that evening. This is a free event with coffee served. Everyone is welcome to join.

  • Opening at Noon

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

    IMPORTANT: Due to a staff training session, the Central library will open at Noon on Friday, December 13th. Thank you for understanding.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Man Who Invented Christmas

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Man Who Invented Christmas. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Holiday STEM

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

    Stop by Youth Services anytime between 11:00am-3pm for holiday themed science, engineering, and coding activities. No need to register, just stop by!

  • Yoga Class

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

    This is a free class! Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats. To register for this class, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group

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

    This month we will be reading The Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: It’s A Wonderful Life

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

    Join us for a free showing of It's A Wonderful Life. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Star Wars Holiday Crafts

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

    Stop by the Youth Services department anytime between 11am-3pm to make some Star Wars crafts and other fun holiday crafts. No need to register, just stop by!  

  • 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.

  • 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. on December 26, December 27, and December 30 2019. All branches of the library will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 28, 2019.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Family Stone

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Family Stone. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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

    Join us for this Diary of a Wimpy Kid program. Learn how to make your own comics inspired by this popular book series and more. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.  

  • 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 – CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed on New Year’s Day.

  • NEW YEAR’S DAY – 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: The Muppet Movie

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

    This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of The Muppet Movie. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Teen Movie Night: Detective Pikachu

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

    In a world where people collect Pokemon to do battle, a boy comes across and intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective. This film is rated PG. This is a free event for all ages. No registration or reservation required.

  • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group

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

    Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen that evening. This is a free event with coffee served. Everyone is welcome to join.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Great Muppet Caper

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

    This month is a month of Muppet movies! This week, join us for a free showing of The Great Muppet Caper. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Block Party!

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

    Stop by Youth Services anytime between 10am-3pm for an all  day  Block Party! We will have a variety of blocks and other building materials available. No Need to register, just stop by.

  • Osterhout Video Game Club

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

    Join our brand new club. Lots of games, lots of fun! Free food and soda, too! This club is for people ages 10-18.

  • DIY Night: Rubber Ducky Pop Art

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

    Adult crafters are invited to stop by and create rubber ducky pop art in honor of National Rubber Ducky Day! This is a free event for adults. Seating is limited, so please call 570-821-1959 or visit the Information Services desk to register.

  • Sherlock Holmes Discussion Group

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

    Join us for this monthly literary club devoted to reading and discussing the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This meeting, we will be discussing A Study in Scarlet. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.