On Monday, February 23rd at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in the Children’s Department for some finger knitting fun! Learn how to make your own finger knitted bunny to take home with you! All materials will be provided, and no experience is required. Registration for this event is required, as space is limited. To register, please […]
Kids are invited to the Children’s Wing every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! No need to register. Just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217.
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Adulting 101: Sewing Away Stress, Make a Worry Pet Feeling stressed? Stitch it away! Teens and Young Adults can learn basic sewing skills while creating an adorable furry Worry Pet to take home. This hands-on program is all about relaxation, creativity, and learning something new—plus every participant gets a free sewing kit! 📅 Wednesday, February […]
Join us for a free showing of Just Mercy. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 16 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Friends of the Osterhout Free Library $5 Bag Sale! Buy a bag at the book shop for $5 cash and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory included. Saturday, February 28th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BAGS AVAILALBE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY. BAGS FROM HOME WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Join us for an English Paper Piecing (EPP) workshop suitable for beginners. This class will teach you hand-sewing using the EPP technique, which is perfect for an on-the-go craft. Participants will be decorating a canvas zipper pouch with their completed projects. This class has limited seating and welcome participants aged 14 and older. Online registration […]
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.
🎬🍿 Millennial Movie Night at the Library! 🍿🎬 Relive a beloved animated classic with An American Tail—a heartwarming film full of adventure, nostalgia, and timeless storytelling that generations continue to love. Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a cozy movie night at the library! 📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM📍 Reading Room👨👩👧👦 […]
On Wednesday, March 4th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something music-themed at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you there!
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing 6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk. 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 […]
Join us for a free showing of Tender Mercies. A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 32 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]
Join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, March 7th at 12PM to meet children's author Lori Floyd! Lori will be reading her newest book, The Adventures of the Explorers' Club in Downeast Maine. There will also be a craft to accompany the story. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Books are $16 […]
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.
✨🧚♀️ Enchanted Entryways 🧚♂️✨ Step into a little magic! Teens and young adults are invited to decorate their own fairy door and imagine what might lie beyond the portal. Using craft supplies, participants will create a tiny enchanted doorway to a magical world of their own design. 🌿✨ 📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM📍 […]
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.
Join us for a free showing of The Miracle Worker. The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind, deaf and mute child Helen Keller how to understand and communicate. (IMBd) This film was approved and runs for 1 hour and 46 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate […]
Looking to learn more about how nature apps can help guide you outdoors? Join the North Branch Land Trust for "Getting Connected to Connect." This event will discuss and demonstrate popular smartphone apps utilized by environmental enthusiasts, for data collection, learning and discovering, and identification. This is a free event and all are welcome. For […]
Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to the Children’s Department on Tuesday, March 17th at 6PM to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us to search for leprechaun treasure, make friendship bracelets, and play minute-to-win-it games! Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see […]
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 A different genre picked every month, recommendations from your peers on everything you love; whether that's books, movies, games, music, art and theater! Join the conversation. We'd love to have you! Snacks and drinks served! 📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026⏰ 5:00 - 6:30PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room👨👩👧👦 Teen/ Young Adults | […]
On Wednesday, March 18th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build something Fairy Tale-themed at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your creations will be put on display until the next Lego Club meeting! Registration for this event is required. To register, please call 570-823-0156 ext. 217. We hope to see you […]
Join us for a free showing of Cabrini. After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children. (IMBd) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hour and […]
All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Saturday March 21st (21+) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Osterhout Free Library. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY OR ONLINE! Saturday tickets are $20 per person (includes 2 drink tickets). All proceeds support children's […]
All 'FORE' Books Mini Golf Classic in partnership with Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is set for Sunday March 22nd (all ages) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Osterhout Free Library. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY OR ONLINE! Sunday tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults. All proceeds support […]
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.
💳✨ Adulting 101: Before You Swipe ✨💳 Credit cards sound simple—but how do they really work? Teens and young adults are invited to this Financial Literacy program to learn the basics of credit, including what affects your credit score and how the choices you make today can shape your future. 📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026⏰ […]
Join us for a free showing of Fiddler on the Roof. In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with three of his daughters marrying men with modern romantic ideals, all while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village. (IMBd) This film is rated G and runs for 3 hours. This is a free event sponsored by […]
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 included.
Join Kassidy Cobb from History For the Ages as she shares how to properly store and preserve antiques. From documents to photos to glassware and furniture, this presentation can help answer your preservation questions! This is a free, virtual presentation. You can attend virtually by opting to receive a link or you can join others […]
