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  • 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.

  • Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

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

    Meet and greet some performers and a character from the Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment  show at this special program. They will share a story and pose for photos.  Space is limited and you MUST make a reservation. Please call the Youth Services desk at  570-823-0156, Ext. 217 to register if you wish to […]

  • Write Time, Write Place: Teen Creative Writing Club

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

    For teens, by teens. Meet other writers, share your work, find inspiration, and learn new tips and tricks.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Muppets Take Manhattan

    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 Muppets Take Manhattan. 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.

  • Horror Film Club

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

    Are you a horror movie fan? Join this adults only club where we meet to watch and discuss horror films! This meeting, we will be watching Friday the 13th. This film is rated R. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Information Services desk at 570-821-1959 or reference @ luzernelibraries.org

  • Preschool Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Preschool storytimes begin next week. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.