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  • 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 The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave. This meeting will be held at the […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Seabiscuit

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

    Join us for a free showing of Seabiscuit. This film rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]

  • Crochet Mug Cozy Workshop

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

    Patrons aged 16+ are welcome to join Miss Jenelle and Mx. Hemlock to learn how to make a mug cozy, a great beginner crochet project. Prior experience is preferred but […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Introduction to 3D Printing

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

    Introduction to 3D Printing Learn how 3D printing works and design your own keychain! Part of "Remake Learning Days." For more information go to: https://remakelearningdays.org/ Teens & Young Adults Weds. […]

  • Crochet Mug Cozy Workshop

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

    Patrons aged 16+ are welcome to join Miss Jenelle and Mx. Hemlock to learn how to make a mug cozy, a great beginner crochet project. Prior experience is preferred but […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Mrs. Miniver

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

    Join us for a free showing of Mrs. Miniver. This film not rated and runs for 2 hours and 14 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth […]

  • A Card & A Craft – For Mom or Someone Special

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

    On Saturday, May 10th, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department to create a card and a craft for someone special! Registration for this event is not […]

  • Beginners’ Meditation

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

    Get centered! With 10+ years of experience studying with Tibetan monks, instructor Howard Thomas shares meditation techniques and the theories behind them. All ages are welcome. Participants may bring a […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Talk books, movies and television with us! We meet once a month and usually pick a genre to concentrate on but otherwise, this is a […]

  • Lego Club: Mythical Creatures

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

    On Wednesday, May 14th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make creations inspired by mythical creatures at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations […]

  • Orchid Repotting

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

    Spring is in the air! Join Kristin from Peaches Greens to learn the basics of orchid care, including how to properly repot them. Participants may bring their own orchid for […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: A Complete Unknown

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

    Join us for a free showing of A Complete Unknown. This film rated R and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]

  • Kidz Club: Ice Cream Social

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

    Children ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children's Department for an ice cream social! On Monday, May 19th at 6PM, learn to make your own ice cream […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Build a Birdhouse

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

    On Tuesday, May 20th at 6PM, children ages 8-12 can join us to build a birdhouse! Paint and put together your very own birdhouse to take home. All supplies are […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Bark to Basics: Pet Care 101

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

    Bark to Basics: Pet Care 101 Learn how to care for cats and dogs with help from the Luzerne County SPCA—and meet an adoptable dog! From feeding and grooming to […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Foreign Correspondent

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

    Join us for a free showing of Foreign Correspondent. This film not rated and runs for 3 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and […]

  • Spring Storytime

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

    Spring 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.

  • Lego Club: Favorite Movie!

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

    On Wednesday, May 28th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to make creations inspired by their favorite movies at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Born on the 4th of July

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

    Join us for a free showing of Born on the 4th of July. This film rated R and runs for 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is a free event […]

  • 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 Shop inventory […]

  • Pete the Cat Day!

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

    On Saturday, May 31st, kids can join us in the Children's Wing to celebrate Pete the Cat Day! Enjoy a variety of Pete-themed crafts, games and activities! No need to […]

  • Van Gogh Visions

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

    Van Gogh Visions Learn how to create your very own version of Van Gogh's masterpiece, "Starry Night" with oil pastels. All materials are provided. Teens/ Young Adults Weds June 4, […]

  • NEPA Gives!

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

        We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives and donating on […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Camelot (1967)

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

    Join us for a free showing of Camelot. This film rated G and runs for 3 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the […]

  • Once Upon an Orchestra: NEPA Philharmonic

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

    Please join us on Saturday, June 7th at 10AM for Once Upon an Orchestra! Hear members of the NEPA Philharmonic play along as they read "Ben's Trumpet" by Rachel Isadora. […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Fairy/Gnome Garden

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

    On Tuesday, June 10th, at 6PM, tweens (ages 8-12) are invited to join us in the Children's Department to make their own fairy or gnome gardens! All materials are provided. […]

  • Shelf Expression

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

    Shelf Expression Design, paint, and personalize metal bookends to reflect your unique style. Whether you're into bold colors, fandom flair, or minimalistic vibes - your shelf, your expression. All materials […]