Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
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🦖🌿 Plant-A-Saurus Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for Plant-A-Saurus and create your very own dinosaur-themed terrarium! Choose your favorite dino—T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more—and build a mini world to take home. All materials are provided! 📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room🔒 Registration Required. Please call the […]
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On Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, Around Town, 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 […] |
3 events,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 June 4-5 (7pm - 7pm)! MORE THAN BOOKS. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY. This NEPA Gives, your donation helps keep library resources free and available to everyone who […]
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Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
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Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy. 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 […] |
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Join us for a free showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe. (IMDb) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. This is […] |
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On Saturday, June 6th, from 9AM-3PM, kids can join us in the Children's Department for Summer Reading Club sign-ups! This year's Summer Reading Club theme is Unearth a Story, so we are celebrating with dinosaur crafts on the day of sign-ups! Signing up is fun, easy, and free! All summer, kids can participate in weekly […] |
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2 events,Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
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🧺✨Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat is here to help Teens & Young Adults master the basics of laundry and everyday cleaning. Learn practical tips to keep your clothes looking their best while building confidence in essential life skills. 📅POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE FALL - To be Determined. We apologize […] |
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Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […] |
2 events,Friday, June 12: Preview Sale 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 13: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Sunday, June 14: BOOK SALE CLOSED Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 17: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books […]
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Join us for a free showing of A Place in the Sun. A poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women. (IMDb) This film runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the […] |
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On Saturday, June 13th, Summer Reading Club is officially underway! Kids can stop in the Children's Department any time from 10AM-2PM for our kickoff carnival! Enjoy games, prizes, and lots of fun, and don't forget to sign up for our free Summer Reading Club if you haven't already! Registration is NOT required. For more information, […]
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Stop in and meet local author Nicole Negrón! She will be discussing her book, Decorum, as well as discussing and taking questions on the writing and publication process. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase her book as well. This is a free event. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! To register: Phone: 570-821-1959 […] |
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3 events,Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
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Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, and swap book recommendations with other teens each month. No assigned reading—just great conversations. Come share what you’re reading, watching, playing or creating! We’re open to all […] |
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Join us with special guests from Penn State Extension for free nutrition lessons and activities! Topics include: Portion sizes Meal planning Shopping on a budget Preparing food safely And more! This is a program series with sessions on the following Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM: May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th. This program is […]
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Crafters aged 13+ are invited to make pride-themed fuse bead, shrink art, and beaded wearable crafts. This is a free event and all supplies are provided. To register: Phone: 570-823-0156 Online: Link |
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Join us for a free showing of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. A man and his wife decide that they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think. (IMDb) This film runs for 1 hours 34 minutes. This is a free […] |
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Kids, join us in the Children's Department on Saturday, June 20th, to celebrate Megalodon Day! Learn about the megalodon, create fun crafts, play games, and more! No need to register; just stop in any time from 10AM-2PM. For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there! |
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2 events,Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
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🌻🎨 Wild by Design Discover the beauty of patterns in the world around us at Wild by Design. From spirals and symmetry to stripes and textures, this creative program invites Teens & Young Adults to explore nature’s designs and turn them into their own artistic creations. 📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM📍 […] |
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Come join us for a fun crafting workshop where you will make your own hooped artwork with beads and string. Come with your favorite book quote or saying! This is a free, guided workshop, and basic materials are provided. This workshop is for adults, and registration is required. Registration will open in June. Stay tuned! |
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Join us for a free showing of Rope. Two young men murder a former classmate as a test of their intellectual and moral superiority, then hide the body as they host a dinner party attended by the victim's girlfriend and father, as well as their former schoolmaster and mentor. (IMDb) This film runs for 1 […] |
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Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is Junicorn. We will have unicorn- and rainbow-inspired patterns available, but any project you're working on is […] |
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Join Horror Club on Monday, June 29th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Child's Play! From IMDb: "A dying serial killer transfers his consciousness into a popular kids doll using voodoo. A struggling single mother gifts her six-year-old son the much sought-after doll for his birthday, and the doll slowly begins to show […] On Monday, June 29th at 6PM, kids ages 8-12 can join us in the Children's Department to solve a mystery! The dinosaurs have broken into the library, and it's up to you to crack the case! Put your detective skills to the test, and help us unearth the story of the dinosaur library mystery! Registration […] |
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2 events,Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
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Patriotic Patchwork 🧵🇺🇸 Celebrate creativity and America’s 250th birthday at the Osterhout Free Library! Join us for Patriotic Patchwork, where Teens & Young Adults will learn the art of Kinusaiga, a traditional Japanese no-sew quilting technique, to create their own patriotic-themed patchwork designs. All materials will be provided. 📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 🕔 5:00 […] |
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Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander. 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 […] |
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