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Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

Friday Movie Matinee: The Tree of Life

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

Join us for a free showing of The Tree of Life. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours and eighteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion Group

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 Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Dream Horse

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

Join us for a free showing of Dream Horse. This film is rated PG and runs for one hour and forty-two minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

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!

Friday Movie Matinee: A Man Called Otto

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

Join us for a free showing of A Man Called Otto. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours and six minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Author Visit: Jack McCutcheon

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

Chat with local author, Jack McCutcheon, and take a look at his book, The Resurrection of MIL.

Horror Club

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

The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching A Nightmare on Elm Street, the classic 1984 film where you learn that if you die in your dreams, you die in real life. This event is free to attend. […]

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

Local Interests

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

Join the Osterhout Free Library for our brand new program series where we will be highlighting local artists, nonprofits, small businesses, and performers in our area! For this month's session, we'll be highlighting: Cadaver's House of Horrors Local artist Cadaver is a creator of horrors - from puppets to dead guys and everything in between! […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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

Join us for a free showing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. This film is rated PG and runs for one hour and forty minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

North Branch – Books, Baskets & Bake Sale

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

Help support the Osterhout Free Library's North Branch in Parsons, at their annual Books, Baskets & Bake Sale event! Saturday, May 20 from 11am - 3pm at 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre (library parking located at the end of Oliver St.)

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

Friday Movie Matinee: Memorial Day

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

Join us for a free showing of Memorial Day. This film is rated R and runs for one hour and forty-four minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Event Series Think Spring Storytime

Think Spring Storytime

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

Stop in each Wednesday at 10:30am, March 1st - May 31st, for stories, songs, and a craft. No need to register, just stop in!  

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion Group

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 Her Last Breath by Dan Padavona. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Woman King

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

Join us for a free showing of Woman King. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours and fifteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

DIY Night: Pride Accessories

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

Adult crafters of all levels are welcome to join our DIY night. This month, we'll be making pride accessories. We will have supplies to make bracelets, fuse bead crafts, and shrinky dink pins and earrings. All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring special supplies of your own. This is a free program […]

NEPA Gives!

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

  We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives  and donating on June 6-7 (7pm - 7pm)! Plan your donation ahead of time and help us win some amazing prizes that will provide matching funds and boost our […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Field of Dreams

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

Join us for a free showing of Field of Dreams. This film is rated PG and runs for one hours and forty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Horror Club

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

The Horror Club meets once a month in the Osterhout Free Library's Reading Room to view and discuss horror movies. This month, we'll be watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. Cosplay is welcome, but please be aware that patrons of all […]

Friday Movie Matinee: Father of the Bride

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

Join us for a free showing of Father of the Bride. This film is rated PG and runs for one hour and forty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: Summer of Soul

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

Join us for a free showing of Summer of Soul. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Friday Movie Matinee: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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

Join us for a free showing of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This film is rated G and runs for two hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

Franklin Street Sleuths: Mystery Book Discussion

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 The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch […]

Movie Matinee: 1776

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

Join us for a free showing of 1779. This film runs for two hours and twenty-one minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

DIY Night: Dinosaur Stress Buddies

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

Adult crafters  are welcome to join our DIY night. This month, we'll be making stuffed dinosaur stress buddies filled with uncooked rice and dried lavender or eucalyptus. Most materials are provided, but please bring a small bag of rice to use for stuffing. (Some rice will also be available if you forget, though!) This is […]

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!