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  • Friday Movie Matinee: Gravity

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

    Join us for a free showing of Gravity. 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.

  • Space Series

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

    Join us for this all ages program presented by staff from the Friedman Observatory at the PennState University Wilkes-Barre Campus. Each presentation will cover a different topic such as astronomy, telescopes, the solar system and stars.

  • Space Series

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

    Stop by for the final of a three part series discussing telescopes, astronomy, the solar system and stars. All ages welcome!

  • Teen Night: Black Light Party

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

    Play games, eat snacks, dance, listen to music, and have an awesome time glowing in the dark! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Space Jam

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

    Join us for a free showing of Space Jam. 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.

  • LABOR DAY – CLOSED

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

    The four branches of the library are closed for Labor Day.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Never on Sunday

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

    Join us for a free showing of Never on Sunday. 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.

  • Block Party

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

    Stop by Youth Services anytime between 10am-3pm  to build  your own creation using a variety of building materials. No need to register, just stop by!

  • Movie Discussion: Blue Valentine

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

    Join us for a movie discussion with news anchor Nick Toma! We will be watching Blue Valentine! Popcorn will be provided.

  • Movie Discussion

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

    Join us for a discussion of Blue Valentine with popcorn provided! After the movie, news anchor Nick Toma will facilitate a discussion of the film. Call 570-821-1959 for more information!

  • Books and Babies Registration Begins!

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

    Registration for Books and Babies begins today! Books and Babies is a special storytime for children ages 1-3 years. Please call Youth Services at  570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • EARLY CLOSING

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

    All branches of the Library will be closing at 3pm for a private event. We'll return to normal business hours on Tuesday.

  • USCIS Q&A

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

    Do you have a citizenship or immigration question? Join us for this informational program!

  • Teen Night: Game Night

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

    Celebrate National Video Game Day at the library! We'll have two TVs with an old console and new console ready for you to game on!! Plus...free pizza!! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: My Life in Ruins

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

    Join us for a free showing of My Life in Ruins. 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.

  • Annual Gala,The Santorini Soiree

    Westmoreland Club 59 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    The annual Osterhout Free Library Gala, with a Santorini Soiree theme in 2019 is set for Friday, September 13th from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Contact Chris Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 with questions about sponsorships, reservations and the trip raffle (valued at $5,000) to the island of Santorini, Greece.

  • One More Row

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

    Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments

  • DIY Night: Bad Art

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

    This month for DIY night, we're making bad art! The best worst art will get a prize!

  • Books and Babies Storytime

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

    Join us for this special storytime for children ages 1-3 years. Please call Youth Services at  570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Teen Night: Craft Leftovers

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

    I'm running out of storage space and need to make room for future craft projects! Stop in to paint a picture frame, color a lantern, make a sun catcher, or make a dream catcher! We'll have all the supplies you'll need! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

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

    Join us for a free showing of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. 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.

  • Batman Day

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

    Stop by anytime between 11:00am-3:00pm as we celebrate Batman Day. We will watch a classic(TV series) Batman movie and Lego Batman. We will also make a a Batman craft. No need to register, just stop by!

  • Author Event with Michael O’Neill

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

    Former Associate Professor and Director of Theater at Wilkes University, Michael O'Neill, will be here to discuss his book, Lost Again.

  • Pajama Movie Night

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

    Join us Tuesday Sept 24th  at 5:30pm for this month's Pajama Movie Night  showing of Wonder Park. Please call 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

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

    Join us for a free showing of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. 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 Card Month Celebration with Toy Story!

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

    Stop by anytime after 10:00am as we celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with our friends from Toy Story. We will have games, crafts, and short Toy Story Films to watch. You can also choose a free book to KEEP and enter for a chance to win a gift card from Barnes and Nobel! No need […]

  • Teen Night: Horror Movie Night

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

    We're watching the 80s Cult Classic, "The Monster Squad!" This is a free event for teens 12-18! Popcorn and snacks will be served!

  • Fall Craft Make and Take

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

    Stop by anytime October 3rd, between 11:00am -3pm to make a fall craft! No need to register, just stop by.

  • Fall Craft Make and Take

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

    Stop by anytime between 11:00am-3:30pm to make a Fall Craft.