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  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month. The library is closed August 31 for Labor […]

  • Horror Club: Hereditary

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

    This month, we'll be meeting in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library to watch and discuss the film Hereditary. We'll learn what happens when a tragedy-based family drama […]

  • Kidz Club: Bracelet Making Fun!

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

    On Monday, August 26th, children ages 9-12 are invited to the Children's Wing from 6-7PM for some bracelet making fun! All materials will be provided by the library; just bring […]

  • Adulting 101: Guided Meditation

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

    Adulting 101: Guided Meditation Join Howard Thomas for a guided meditation. Focus on your mental health and get yourself centered! Participants receive a free Yoga mat! Teens and Young Adult […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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

    Join us for a free showing of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 27 minutes. This is a free […]

  • Fall Storytime

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Make your own Cemetarium

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

    Make your own Cemetarium! We're celebrating the spooky season a little early but just in time for the new "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" movie! We'll provide all the supplies. You can choose […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

    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 Last Day by Luanne Rice. A limited number of copies are available to […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Sorry, Wrong Number

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

    Join us for a free showing of Sorry, Wrong Number. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hours and 29 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • 20th Anniversary Gala & Auction: An Evening in the Secret Garden

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

    Save the Date for the Osterhout Free Library’s 20th Anniversary Gala & Auction event:  An Evening in the Secret Garden We hope you will join us for this very special […]

  • Falling for Crafts!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, September 7th for a variety of fall-themed crafts. No need to register for this event! Just stop in any time from 10AM […]

  • Fall Storytime

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • YOUR Vote & Voice

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

    Register to vote, check your status, and learn how and why to vote. All ages are welcome! No politics, just voting. To register, please call, fill out our online form, […]

  • YOUR Vote & Voice

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

    YOUR Vote & Voice Register to vote, check your voter status, learn why and how to vote during this all ages program! No politics just voting. All Ages Welcome Wednesday […]

  • 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!

  • 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: The Man Who Would Be King

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Man Who Would Be King. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 9 minutes. This is a free […]

  • Paper Airplane Day!

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, September 14th to make and fly your own paper airplane! See how far your airplane flies, and compete against other participants for […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Bad Art Night

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

    Please join us for our first Tween Tuesday, for ages 8-12! This event will be held from 6-7PM on Tuesday, September 17th.  Our first tween event will be Bad Art […]

  • Fall Storytime

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Adulting 101: First Aid & CPR Training

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

    Adulting 101: First Aid & CPR Training Get certified in First Aid & CPR Training for FREE! Training provided by CINTAS. (This is a 3 hour course) Wednesday September 18th, […]

  • Lego Club

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

    Join us in the Children's Department for Lego Club on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 5:30PM to 7PM! This month's theme is pirates! Registration for this event is required. Please […]

  • Succulents 101

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

    Learn everything you need to know about succulents from Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens. Then, plant a 3 inch succulent to take home! Everything provided! There is a $7.00 registration […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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

    Join us for a free showing of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. This film is not rated and runs for 2 hours and 9 minutes. This is a free event […]

  • Talk Like a Pirate Day

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

    Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, September 21st from 10AM-2PM to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! Activities include walking the plank, treasure hunting, and pirate crafts and […]

  • Horror Club: Bad Moon

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

    This month, we'll be meeting in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library to watch and discuss the film Bad Moon. This film is rated R and runs for […]

  • Fall Storytime

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

    Fall Storytime!  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. No need to register, just stop in for stories, songs & a fun craft! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext. 217.

  • Falling Leaves Tree Craft

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

    Join us Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30-6:30PM, for a falling leaves tree craft! Create your own tree with removable leaves to celebrate autumn! Registration for this event is not required; […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Dead Poets Society

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

    Join us for a free showing of Dead Poets Society. This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

    Buy one book, get one free in the Friends of the Osterhout Book Shop! Sale valid the last Saturday of each month.