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  • Laptotts Canceled

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

  • Toddler Storytime Canceled

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

  • Toddler Storytime Canceled

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

    Toddler storytimes for children ages 2-3 1/2 years old will be held on Wednesdays, February 26th-March 18th at 10:00am and 11:00am. Storytimes will also be held on Saturdays, February 29-March 21 at 10:00am. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!  Click HERE for more details.

  • Movie Night

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

    Join us for Queen of Katwe! A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Based on a true story. This is a free event for all ages. This film is rated PG.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Notre Dame

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of Notre Dame. 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.

  • POSTPONED: Luzerne County Library System Group Night @ Penguins

    On March 12, 2020 the American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This suspension unfortunately affects the upcoming LCLS Group night at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins.  Please see the information below from the Scranton/WB Penguins website regarding previously purchased tickets. "I have tickets for a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]

  • MINI GOLF CLASSIC (Postponed)

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

    UPDATE on 3/12/20 - this event is postponed until further notice. Please check back here for updates. Thank you. Come Play Mini-Golf at the Library! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini-Golf IN THE LIBRARY! Enjoy 18 fun and challenging holes amongst the stacks! Putter and balls provided. All proceeds benefit children’s programming at […]

  • Teen Night: Book Share

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

    Bring a book you love or hate from home or the library. We want to know why you absolutely love it or hate it with a fiery passion! Share it with us! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Maltese Falcon

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

    This month's theme is classic films from classic books! Join us for a free showing of The Maltese Falcon. 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.

  • EARLY CLOSING

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

    In observance of Good Friday, all branches of the library will close at 11:30 am.

  • Discover Your NEPA Roots

    Kirby Health Center 71 North Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    This event is currently postponed. This listing will be updated when a new date is selected. Join The Osterhout Free Library, Luzerne County Historical Society, and Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society as they host this event that will feature family history research tips and a chance to see the resources that all of these groups have […]

  • BOOKS, BASKETS & BAKE SALE (POSTPONED)

    Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    4/2/20 Update: This event has been postponed until further notice. Please check back here for updates. Thanks! Save the Date for the next Books, Baskets & Bake Sale event, brought to you by the Friends of the Osterhout Library North Branch on Saturday, April 25th from Noon – 4pm. It’s a Free event with refreshments […]

  • CLOSED

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

    All branches of the library will be closed today.

  • MEMORIAL DAY – CLOSED

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

    In honor of Memorial Day, all branches of the library are closed.

  • 44TH ANNUAL BOOK SALE (POSTPONED)

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

    UPDATE on 4/29/20 – the annual book sale is postponed until further notice. Please check back here for updates. Thank you. Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 44th Annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 12, and concludes Saturday, June 20. […]

  • INDEPENDENCE DAY – CLOSED

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

    In observance of Independence Day, all branches of the library will be closed today.

  • INDEPENDENCE DAY – CLOSED

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

    In observance of Independence Day, all branches of the library will be closed today.

  • CLOSED

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

    All branches of the library will be closed today.

  • LABOR 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 Labor Day.

  • LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY

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

    In observance of Thanksgiving, all branches of the library will close at 4 p.m. today.

  • 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.

  • 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 28, December 29, and December 30, 2020.

  • 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 for New Year’s Day.

  • EARLY CLOSING

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

    The library will close at 11:30 a.m.

  • Mini Golf Classic

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

    Come play Mini Golf at the Osterhout! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini Golf inside the library. The tentative date is set as May 16th. More details to follow.    

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed.