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  • Pokemon Day

    Kids, get ready for Pokemon Day! On Saturday, October 3rd, join us for a fun filled day of Pokemon-themed crafts, games, and more! No need to register for this event; […]

  • Fall Storytime

    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. […]

  • Pumpkin Carving

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

    Pumpkin Carving Get ready for a little Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for Pumpkin Carving—a little messy, but a LOT of fun! […]

  • Socrates Cafe

    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.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: A Man for All Seasons

    Join us for a free showing of A Man for All Seasons. The story of English statesman Sir Thomas More who defied King Henry VIII after Henry rejected the Roman […]

  • Movie Matinee: Coco

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, October 10th for a movie matinee! Join us at 11AM to watch Coco, create a craft, and participate in activities. No […]

  • Fall Storytime

    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. […]

  • Bookish Banter- Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter - Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into – books, […]

  • Lego Club: Nocturnal Animals

    On Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, nocturnal animals, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, […]

  • Medicare Open Enrollment

    Learn about Medicare and the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period. Review important changes and things to keep in mind for the coming year, discuss how to review your current coverage, and […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Inherit the Wind (1960)

    Join us for a free showing of Inherit the Wind. Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher […]

  • Halloween Masks and Tote Bags DIY

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, October 17th to create their own Halloween accessories! Decorate a tote bag to hold your treats, or create a mask to […]

  • Horror Club: We Are What We Are

    Join Horror Club on Monday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film We Are What We Are! A chilling horror film filled with family secrets, dark traditions, […]

  • Cross-Stitch Embellishments

    Join us for a free cross-stitch embellishment workshop! Spend an evening learning the basics of cross-stitch while adding a unique, personal design to your own clothes. Please bring one article […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Eerie Eats

    Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6PM for Eerie Eats! Create fun seasonal snacks and drinks, enter contests, and play games! Registration is […]

  • Fall Storytime

    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. […]

  • Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

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

    Adulting 101 Presents: Wash, Rinse, Repeat Laundry doesn’t have to be a mystery! If you’re away at school or want to help out around the house. Join us for Wash, Rinse, […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men

    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 […]

  • Knotty Brunch

    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 […]

  • Kidz Club: Halloween Costume Party

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children's Department on Monday, October 26th at 6PM for a Halloween Costume Party! Enjoy games, festive treats, and prizes, as […]

  • Fall Storytime

    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. […]

  • Halloween Party!

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

    Halloween Party! Get ready for a night of Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! 🕷️🧡Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for an evening filled with: 🎭 Costume Contest – Come […]

  • Book Shop BOGO

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

        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 […]

  • Trick or Treat at the Library

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

      Trick or Treat at the library on Saturday, October 31st from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kids can stop by the children's department, in costume, and get a treat!

  • Fall Storytime

    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. […]

  • Dream Weavers

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

    ✨ DREAM WEAVERS ✨ Teens & Young Adults—come get creative and learn how to make your very own Ojibwe Dreamcatcher! 🪶 Join us for an evening of hands-on crafting while […]

  • John Yamrus Book Talk

    An acclaimed writer with 56 years in publishing, 46 books, and more than 4,000 published poems, Swoyersville-born John Yamrus will be sharing his experience and advice for aspiring writers. He […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

    Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing His Perfect Crime by Alex Sigmore. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: High Noon

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

    Join us for a free showing of High Noon. A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly […]