Fundraising night at Buff City Soap
2024-06-27 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
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 limited edition soaps and gift sets! All purchases are eligible for the donation.

Qigong for Wellbeing
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Harmonizing the mind and spirit. Qigong is a Chinese system of breath, mindfulness, posture, and gentle body movements. The routines range from very simple to more complicated sets.
This class will give you a simple and effective way to align the three aspects of the whole person—mental/emotional (qi), spiritual (shen), and physical (jing)—so that they may work in harmony.
Join Mark Reinhart and learn a 25-minute daily routine for self-empowerment and start the path to a more healthy, balanced, and peaceful life.
Mark Reinhart is a 20 year Professional Member of the National Qigong Association, Master’s Medical Qigong.
This is a free class offered by the Wyoming Valley YMCA and hosted at the Osterhout Free Library, and it will meet every Thursday at 6pm until June 27th.
To register, please contact Alexis Kulish, Wellbeing Initiative Organizer of the YMCA.
Email: alexis.kulish@wvymca.org
Phone: 570-931-5764

Friday Movie Matinee: Bringing Up Baby
2024-06-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of Bringing Up Baby.
This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Time Travel Adventure
2024-06-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, June 29th for a time travel adventure! From 9AM-3PM, children can stop in any time to create their own time capsules! No need to register; just stop in.
For more information, call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.

Book Shop BOGO
2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Buy one book, get one free in the Friends Book Shop on the last open Saturday of the month! Offer valid in the Friends Book Shop on the last Saturday of each month.

Lego Club
2024-07-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us in the Children’s Department for our next Lego Club meeting on July 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This week’s theme is nature!
Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register. Space is limited.

Friday Movie Matinee: Yankee Doodle Dandy
2024-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of Yankee Doodle Dandy.
This film is rated G and runs for 2 hours.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Shark Day!
2024-07-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us in the Children’s Department on Saturday, July 6th from 11AM-1PM to celebrate Shark Day! There will be shark facts, crafts, stories, games, and videos. No need to register. Just stop in!

Adult DIY Night: Felt Eyeglass/Pen Holder
2024-07-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us at the Osterhout Free Library to create felt eyeglass/pen pouches!
This is a free event for adults, and all materials are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register.
Phone: 570-821-1959
Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org
Online Registration: Link

Socrates Cafe
2024-03-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome!

Franklin Street Sleuths
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Osterhout Free Library – North Branch, 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18705, United States
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion!
This month, we will be discussing A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.
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 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre.
For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959.

The Franklin Street Sleuths are sponsored by Highmark, the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library, Pennsylvania American Water, Kohanski & Company PC, and the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Lost City of Z
2024-07-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of The Lost City of Z.
This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 21 minutes.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Guided Meditation
2024-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Get yourself centered! Join Howard Thomas from Oak Street Health for a guided meditation to relieve pain and stress.
Howard has studied and practiced for over ten years with Tibetan monks.
This is a free class, and seating is available. Although mats are not provided, participants are welcome to bring their own.
To register:
Online form: Link
Phone: 570-821-1959
Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org

Horror Club
2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, 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’s film is Crawl, a natural thriller where some scaly guests seek shelter from a hurricane in a flooded home.
This event is free to attend. All attendees must at least 18 years old. This film is rated R and runs for 1 hour and 27 minutes.
To register, please contact the Information Services desk or sign up online!
Online form: Link
Phone: 570- 821-1959
Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org

Living History Demonstration
2024-07-17 11:00 - 18:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join the Society for Creative Anachronism for a demonstration of pre-17th century skills, arts, combat, and culture. Enjoy and learn about historically accurate food, clothing, arms and armor, and daily activities, including Renaissance and Medieval fighting!
This is a free event held at the Osterhout Free Library’s outside patio. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!

To register:
Online: Link
Phone: 570-821-1959
Email: reference@luzernelibraries.org

Friday Movie Matinee: Rio Grande
2024-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of Rio Grande.
This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Summer Reading Carnival
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 20th for our Summer Reading Carnival in the Children’s Department! There will be carnival games, prizes, and lots of fun! No need to register. Just stop in any time from 10:00AM-1:30PM.

Kindergarten Readiness
2024-07-23 18:15 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, specially designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the school year! When you register, you are registering for the program series as a whole (3 dates).
This program meets on the following dates and explores the following themes:
Week 1: Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:15pm-7:00pm – Fine motor skills, names, social skills, and working with others
Week 2: Tuesday, July 30th from 6:15pm-7:00pm – Letter identification, letter sounds, and rhyming words
Week 3: Tuesday, August 6th from 6:15pm-7:00pm – Number awareness, counting, fine motor skills, and sorting letters and numbers
To register, please call the Children’s Department at 570-823-0156 ext. 217. Registration for this program is required.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Towering Inferno
2024-07-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of The Towering Inferno.
This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hour and 45 minutes.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Underwater Adventure!
2024-07-27 10:00 - 13:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us in the Children’s Department for an Underwater Adventure on Saturday, July 27th! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-1:30PM for some water-themed fun! There will be paper boat races, a fishing game, and a craft!
For more information, call the Children’s Department at 570-823-0156 ext. 217.

Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins…Again!
2024-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Adulting 101: And Sew it Begins…Again!
If you missed it last time, here’s another chance to learn the basics of sewing and mending with Tailor, Liza Roper! Free giveaway for all participants! Registration is required: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
Teens and Young Adults
Monday July 29, 2024
5:30 – 7:00PM
3rd Floor Meeting Room

Kidz Club: Name That Tune!
2024-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
On Monday, July 29th from 6pm-7pm, children ages 9-12 can join us in the Children’s Department for a game of Name That Tune! Put your musical knowledge to the test, and be the first to guess the song that’s playing!
Registration for this event is required. Please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 to register.

Franklin Street Sleuths
2024-08-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Osterhout Free Library – North Branch, 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18705, United States
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion!
This month, we will be discussing Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart.
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 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre.
For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959.

The Franklin Street Sleuths are sponsored by Highmark, the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library, Pennsylvania American Water, Kohanski & Company PC, and the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Mark of Zorro
2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a free showing of The Mark of Zorro.
This film is not rated and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

Outer Space Adventure
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Please join us in the Children’s Department for an Outer Space Adventure on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00AM to 1:30PM. Create and launch your own paper rocket, and participate in space-themed crafts!
No need to register; just stop in!
For more information, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.

Investing Fundamentals: Understanding the basics to help you achieve your goals
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
Join us for a comprehensive session on investing essentials. Learn about asset classes, strategic asset allocation, risk management, and more to empower your financial decisions. Discover how investing can potentially grow your wealth over time and align with your long-term goals.
This is a free event presented by financial advisor Blair Saba.
