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  • Visit us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytime and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 11:00 am Storytime 1:30 pm Bookmarks 2:00 pm Storytime 3:30 pm Storytime

  • Visit Us at Fine Arts Fiesta

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

    Join us for Storytelling and Bookmark Making at Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square. 12:00 pm Storytelling 12:30 pm Bookmarks 2:30 pm Storytelling  

  • DIY Night: Rhino Painting

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

    In honor of Endangered Species Day, crafters can join us to paint one of the most endangered species—the White Rhino! This is a free class for adults 18 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Teen Night: DIY Wall Art

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

    This DIY program turns those old lace doilies into beautiful dreamcatchers. We'll have all the supplies needed. This is a free program for teens 12-18.

  • Adventure Club

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

    Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Dreamgirls. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library will be closed.

  • MEMORIAL DAY – CLOSED

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

    In honor of Memorial Day, all branches of the library are closed.

  • Teen Night: Write Place, Write Time Creative

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

    Meet other like-minded teens who enjoy writing. Get ideas, share your work, learn tips and tricks. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Teen Night: Road Safety

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

    Learn the basics of car maintenance, driving in bad weather conditions, and basic road safety tips. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Harry Potter Book Discussion for Adults

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

    This month we are reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This book discussion is for adults 18 and older. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Phantom of the Opera

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

    This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Phantom of the Opera. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Awesome Animals

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

    CDE Exotics will be at the library, on Saturday, June 1st, with some awesome animals friends to meet and greet! Learn how to take care of these animals and what to do when you come across a wild animal.This program is open to all ages. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 570-823-0156, ext 217 […]

  • Teen Movie Night: Guardians of the Galaxy 2

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

    The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego. This movie is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.

  • Genealogy Round Table

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

    Has your genealogy research got you stumped? Want to bounce ideas off others? Join us for this round table discussion! To register, please visit the Information Services Desk or call 570-821-1959.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: King Kong

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

    This month's films are made using stop-motion animation! Join us for a free showing of King Kong. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • Summer Reading Kick-Off

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

    Join us for games, crafts, and more as we  blast off into Summer Reading! Stop by anytime to sign up. No need to register

  • Preschool Storytime Registration Begins

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

    Preschool Storytime  begins next week. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Teen Night: Making Space Suncatchers

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

    Stop in to create your very own galaxy- or planet-inspired suncatcher! Easy to make and beautiful to behold! We'll have all the supplies you'll need. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Shaun the Sheep

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

    This month's films are made using stop-motion animation! Join us for a free showing of Shaun the Sheep. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.

  • 43rd Annual Book Sale

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

    Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd Annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday June 15: 9:30am – 3:30pm […]

  • Father’s Day Crafts

    Stop by anytime between 11am-3pm to make a handmade Father's Day card that is out of this world! No need to register.

  • Teen Night: Creative Writing Club

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

    Join the Write Place, Write Time creative writing group, by teens, for teens. Meet other writers, share your work, find inspiration, and learn new tips and tricks. This is for all teens ages 12-18.

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Please call Youth Services to register for Preschool Storytime  (ages 3 1/2 to 5).

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Please call Youth Services to register for Preschool Storytime  (ages 3 1/2 to 5).  

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Please call Youth Services to register for Preschool Storytime  (ages 3 1/2 to 5).  

  • Children’s Day @ the Book Sale

    Join us for  Children's Day  during the Book Sale.  "That Bubble Guy , Mark Krokos, will present a Bubble Show at 11:00am and 1:00pm. There will also be a craft table from 11-2pm. All activities will be held outside in front of the Library/Book Sale tent. No need to register!

  • Teen Night: Silence Hides the Violence

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

    Join us for a discussion with Chandra from the Domestic Violence Service Center on what makes a healthy relationship and cyberbullying. We'll provide you with resources to help you identify and confront an abusive situation. This free event is for teens ages 12-18.

  • Adventure Club

    Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.  

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Jason and the Argonauts

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

    This month's films are made using stop-motion animation! Join us for a free showing of Jason and the Argonauts. This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.