Upcoming Events for Teens

Wild by Design: Patterns in Nature – Wednesday June 24 at 5:00PM

Patriotic Patchwork – Wednesday July 1 at 5:00PM

Millennial Movie Night: The Goonies – Wednesday July 8 at 5:00PM

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club – Wednesday July 15 at 5:00PM

Analog to App – Wednesday July 22 at 5:00PM

Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy – Wednesday July 29 at 5:00PM

To sign up for programs, or to ask any questions about the Young Adult Department, please call 570-821-1959 or email reference@luzernelibraries.org.

Teen Programming

🌻🎨 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
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
🔒 Registration Required. Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Presented in partnership with North Branch Land Trust at the Osterhout Free Library. Get inspired by the natural world and create something uniquely yours! 🌿

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 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
🔒 Registration Required. Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Create something colorful, creative, and uniquely handmade while learning a fascinating artistic tradition! ✂️⭐

Millennial Movie Night

🏴‍☠️🎬 Hey you guys! Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a special Millennial Movie Night screening of The Goonies!

Follow Mikey, Mouth, Chunk, Data, and the gang as they search for One-Eyed Willie’s legendary treasure while dodging traps, pirates, and the Fratellis in one of the most beloved adventure films of the 1980s. Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, and Ke Huy Quan.

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Reading Room
⭐ Rated PG
⏱ Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes
🎟 All ages welcome

Goonies never say die! 💎🗺️

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

Calling all teens! Join us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into — books, movies, games, or TV shows. No assigned reading, no pressure, just great conversation and shared interests!

Weds July 15, 2026

5:00 PM

3rd Floor Meeting Room – Osterhout Free Library

Walk-ins Welcome!

Come hang out, share favorites, and discover something new to add to your watchlist or reading list! Snacks and refreshment served!

Analog to App: A Retro Tech Journey

📼🎮☎️ Before smartphones, apps, and streaming services, there was a whole world of technology that paved the way for the devices we use today!

Join us for Analog to App: A Retro Tech Journey, where teens and young adults can get hands-on with gadgets from the pre-digital age. Explore retro technology, learn how it worked, discover how far innovation has come, and test your knowledge of life before the internet was at your fingertips.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
👥 Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration Required. For more information or to register, call 570-823-0156 or go online, https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Could you survive in a world of rotary phones, cassette tapes, film cameras, and arcade games? Come find out!

Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy

Have you ever wondered where your family came from or wanted to learn more about your ancestors? Join us for Adulting 101: Beginners Genealogy and learn the basics of researching your family tree!

We’ll introduce you to helpful genealogy resources, share tips for getting started, and show you how to uncover the stories hidden in your family’s past. Whether you’re tracing generations back or just beginning your search, this program is a great place to start.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Reading Room
👥 Teens & Adults Welcome
📝 Registration Requested, Walk-ins Welcome

Start your journey into the past and discover the people, places, and stories that helped shape who you are today. For more information or to register, call 570-823-0156 or register online at https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

This program is funded by the Wilkes-Barre Health Department Preventative Health Improvement Grant.

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ATTENTION: Teachers and Parents

The POWER Library OER Commons hub is designed to serve educators across the Commonwealth with high quality, customizable lesson plans, and other resources, that directly correlate Pennsylvania’s content standards to the resources provided in POWER Library.

To find lesson plans, go to: https://www.oercommons.org/hubs/POWERLibrary

Virtual “Lost Osterhout Treasure Hunt”

All ages can learn and explore the library while stuck at home. Follow the clues to Elizabeth Osterhout’s hidden treasure.

Follow the link to start the hunt!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrW1C58u3QtD4uP8Dmsr9ACQiZpQ52k8QJvFOfJQwzQFUEww/viewform?usp=sf_link

STAR WARS QUIZ

Test your STAR WARS knowledge! Are you a Padawan or Jedi Master?

For all ages. Follow the link provided.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecuwI0CDtNB5YOwYBjVfYxda1k-w4NBahz5b8gUO3kYffKgA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Harry Potter Trivia Quiz

How well do you know your “Harry Potter” trivia? Give our quiz a chance to test your Potter knowledge.

Follow the link provided to see if you’re a Wizard or a Muggle!

For all ages.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbRxxxvkwo4M4QWg_z9CuHY03ib5uqI5JTbrtFmWNWmWEYQQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

AFTER SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center is looking for After School Volunteers to tutor school age children. Teens or Young Adults are needed to provide homework assistance, study skills and tutoring at the Catholic Youth Center. Help is needed between 3:00 -4:00PM on any week day. Earn volunteer hours.

If interested, contact SAM at 570-823-6121 Ext 276

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