Join us for a free showing of The Bridge of the River Kwai. During WW II, allied POWs in a Japanese internment camp are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge, but under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson they're persuaded the bridge should be built […]
Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, May 9th to make a craft for Mom, or someone special! No need to register; just stop in any time between 10AM and 2PM! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
Design your own unique plant that will never wither! This is a free event for adults, and all supplies are provided. This event is currently full. There is a waitlist.
💙🧠 Mental Health Workshop & Trivia🧠💙 Join us for an engaging and interactive Mental Health Workshop in partnership with the American Mental Wellness Association. This program will explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and break habits like doom-scrolling—all in a supportive, judgment-free space. We’ll mix meaningful conversation with a fun trivia twist, so […]
Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.
Join us for a free showing of All About Eve. Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in every performance of her current play. Margo and her friends take Eve under […]
Join local author and Air Force veteran Jim Kennedy for an engaging, humorous look at life at RAF Upper Heyford in the early 1980s. This event includes a talk, selected reading from his memoir My Time at RAF Upper Heyford, Q&A, and book signing. This is a free event, and you can register by following this […]
Join Horror Club on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Village of the Damned! From IMBd: "An American village is visited by some unknown life form which leaves the women of the village pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are born, and they all look normal, but it doesn't take […]
Today is the last day to donate books for the Friends Tent Book Sale!
3D Printing Workshop - WAITLIST 🖨️✨ Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing! Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop designed for Teens & Young Adults. Learn how to design your very own custom keychain using TinkerCAD and watch it come to life on the library’s 3D printers! […]
Join us for a free showing of Bullitt. A nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of […]
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, and swap book recommendations with other teens each month. No assigned reading—just great conversations. Come share what you’re reading, watching, playing or creating. We're open […]
Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
Join us for a free showing of All the President's Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]
Buy one book, CD or DVD and get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. All Book Shop inventory included.
Kids voted, and the results are in! Captain Underpants was the runner-up in our March Madness Book Bracket! Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, May 30th, to celebrate Captain Underpants' win with crafts, games, and activities! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM. For more information, please call 570-823-0156, […]
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is MerMay. We will have ocean-inspired patterns available, but any project you're working on is welcome! This […]
Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
🦖🌿 Plant-A-Saurus Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for Plant-A-Saurus and create your very own dinosaur-themed terrarium! Choose your favorite dino—T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more—and build a mini world to take home. All materials are provided! 📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room🔒 Registration Required. Please call the […]
On Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, Around Town, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We […]
Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959. The Franklin Street Sleuths […]
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 4-5 (7pm - 7pm)! MORE THAN BOOKS. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY. This NEPA Gives, your donation helps keep library resources free and available to everyone who […]
Join us for a free showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe. (IMDb) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. This is […]
On Saturday, June 6th, from 9AM-3PM, kids can join us in the Children's Department for Summer Reading Club sign-ups! This year's Summer Reading Club theme is Unearth a Story, so we are celebrating with dinosaur crafts on the day of sign-ups! Signing up is fun, easy, and free! All summer, kids can participate in weekly […]
Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
🧺✨Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat is here to help Teens & Young Adults master the basics of laundry and everyday cleaning. Learn practical tips to keep your clothes looking their best while building confidence in essential life skills. 📅POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE FALL - To be Determined. We apologize […]
Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
Join us for a free showing of A Place in the Sun. A poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women. (IMDb) This film runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the […]
Friday, June 12: Preview Sale 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 13: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Sunday, June 14: BOOK SALE CLOSED Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 17: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books […]
