Join us for a free showing of The Yellow Rolls-Royce. This film 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.
Shop in-store (407 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre) from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 20% of all sales during this time will be donated back to the library! Look for 2 limited edition Osterhout soaps - makes a great gift!
Join us for a free showing of Miracle on 34th Street. This film 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. Popcorn is provided.
Join us for a free showing of The Preacher's Wife. This film is rated PG 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.
During the months of January and February, read (or listen to) anything from our adult or young adult collection to enter our raffle. eMaterial on CloudLibrary qualifies! Fill out a ticket at the Library or use our online form. Two entries per week permitted. Winner gets a $100 Visa gift card! For more information, please […]
Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of Laura. This film runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Spend some time at the library and play some fun board games, or build with our building toys (Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles and more)! No need to register, just stop in the Children's Wing between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!
Join us for a free showing of Robin Hood. 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. Popcorn is provided.
Stop in and celebrate Kid Inventors Day with us! We will have Snap Circuits available for you to build the electric-powered inventions of your dreams! Recommended ages: 8+
Students from the Wyoming Seminary Upper School will present stories and crafts inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King! No need to register, just stop in the Children's Wing. The program will run from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Brush off your craft clothes, bring your creativity, and leave your self-control and ability to feel shame at home—BAD ART NIGHT IS BACK! Adult crafters of all skill levels are invited to the Osterhout Free Library to unleash their inner glitter gremlin and make the gaudiest, most horrible creation they can imagine. It doesn't matter […]
Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
Please join us for Comedy Film Night! Every third Thursday, we will be showing a different comedy film because we all need a laugh! This month, we'll be watching Clue. Seven suspects, six weapons, five bodies, and three endings! It's not just a game anymore! This film is rated PG. This is a free event, […]
Join us for a free showing of How to Marry a Millionaire. This film runs for one hour and thirty-five minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Did you get a new device for the holidays? Have you had a device for a while, but you're curious about the free digital services and databases offered by the Osterhout Free Library? You're in luck! On Saturday, January 20, at 12:00 pm, visit the Osterhout Free Library to take a tour of our digital […]
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 one of the most famous body horror/science fiction films ever made: The Thing. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. To register, complete […]
Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
Join us for a free showing of Hugo. This film is rated PG 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.
Kids! Stop by the Library this Saturday between 11 am-Noon to learn how to finger-knit. Please call the Children's Desk at 570-823-0156 Ext. 217 to register.
Join Miss Bri and Miss Veronica to sip hot cocoa and create your own canvas painting! Recommended ages: 9-12 Call to register, 570-823-0156 ext. 217
Stories, songs & a fun craft! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department. No need to register, just stop in!
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of The Color Purple. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours, 33 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
Join us for Super Bowl Bingo and Take Your Child to the Library Day! Play bingo! Win prizes! Stop by anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No need to register.
All branches of the Osterhout Free Library (Central, North, Plains & South) will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 7th for a staff development day. The library will reopen on Thursday, February 8th at 8:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Join us for a free showing of The Philadelphia Story. This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour, 52 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.
