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  • Friday Movie Matinee: Star Wars

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

    Join us for a free showing of Star Wars. 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.

  • Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

    Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Harvey Girls

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Harvey Girls with Judy Garland. 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.

  • Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

    Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

  • Osterhout Express Online Auction

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    https://osterhout.cbo.io The Osterhout Free Library is excited to present to you the OSTERHOUT EXPRESS Gala and Auction! We are so grateful for your support! The online silent auction closes at 12noon (EST) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Full timeline and details are as follows: Opens at 12noon on Tues, Sept. 5 Closes at 12noon on […]

  • 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 Murder in Chianti by Camilla Trinchieri. 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: In the Heat of the Night

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

    Join us for a free showing of In the Heat of the Night. 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.

  • Osterhout Express Gala & Auction

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

    19th Annual Gala and Auction: Osterhout Express For 134 years, the Osterhout Free Library has served the residents of Wilkes-Barre and its surrounding communities. Throughout the years of societal and technological changes, the Osterhout continually adapts and modifies, as it maintains its service to our community. We invite you to support your public library by […]

  • Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

    Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

  • 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: Paper Moon

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

    Join us for a free showing of Paper Moon. 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.

  • Childbirth Education Class (four-week event)

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

    Join Edoukou Aka-Ezoua from Nature + Thrive Holistic Doula Care and Akaila Wilson from Sincerely Kyonne Birthing and Postpartum Services for a series of classes on childbirth. This is a dynamic and interactive childbirth class series for expectant parents and their support people. Utilizing evidence based information, expectant parents and their support partners will learn about […]

  • Comedy Film Night

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

    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 Raising Arizona. This film is rated PG-13. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Wait Until Dark

    Join us for a free showing of Wait Until Dark. 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.

  • 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 Thing. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Information Services […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Witness for the Prosecution

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

    Join us for a free showing of Witness for the Prosecution. 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.

  • 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 Forget What You Know by Christina Dodd. 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 […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The King and I

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

    Join us for a free showing of The King and I. This film is rated G and runs for two hours and thirteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

  • 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 Sting

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Sting. This film is rated PG and runs for two hours and nine 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 Scream. This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Information Services desk […]

  • Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Shopping Day!

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

    A $5 donation gets you a 25% off shopping pass to be used in-store on October 18 only! All proceeds support the library! Pick up your shopping pass at the circulation desk today!

  • Comedy Film Night

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

    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 Young Frankenstein. This film is rated PG. This is a free event, and there will be snacks!

  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Caine Mutiny

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

    Join us for a free showing of The Caine Mutiny. This film is unrated 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: Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte

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

    Join us for a free showing of Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte. This film is unrated and runs for two hours and thirteen minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library. Popcorn is provided.

  • Friends $5 Bag Sale!

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

    Friends of the Osterhout Free Library $5 Bag Sale! Buy a bag at the book shop for $5 and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory included. Saturday, October 28 from 10am - 2pm   BAGS AVAILALBE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY. BAGS FROM HOME WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. 

  • Spooky Trivia

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

    Join us for an evening of spooky trivia! Questions will range from horror to spooky season, creepy crawlies, serial killers, and more! Teams can consist of one or two people, and participants must be sixteen or older. The grand prize is two tickets to Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours! This is a free event, seasonal refreshments […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Ivanhoe

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

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

  • 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!

  • 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 Death of a Rainmaker by Laurie Loewenstein. 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 […]