Upcoming Events for Teens

Teen Movie Night : Karate Kid 2 – Wednesday May 6 at 5:30PM

Adulting 101: Mental Health Workshop & Trivia – Wednesday May 13 at 5:00PM

Introduction to 3D Printing – Wednesday May 20 at 5:00PM

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club – Wednesday May 27 at 5:00PM

Plant-a-Saurus: Dinosaur Terrariums – Wednesday June 3 at 5:00PM

Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat (Laundry) – Wednesday June 10 at 5:00PM

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club – Wednesday June 17 at 5:00PM

Wild by Design: Patterns in Nature – Wednesday June 24 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

Millennial Movie Night : Karate Kid Part 2

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at a special Millennial Movie Night featuring The Karate Kid Part II! Follow Daniel and Mr. Miyagi as they travel to Okinawa and explore Miyagi’s past in this classic sequel filled with action, heart, and life lessons.

Bring a friend and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening at the library!

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Reading Room – Osterhout Free Library
🎬 Rated PG-13 | Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

All are welcome—see you there!

ADULTING 101: AMWA Mental Health Workshop

Join us for an engaging and interactive Mental Health Workshop in partnership with the American Mental Wellness Association. This program will explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and break habits like doom-scrolling—all in a supportive, judgment-free space.

We’ll mix meaningful conversation with a fun trivia twist, so you can learn something new, test your knowledge, and participate at your own pace.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Reading Room – Osterhout Free Library
👥 Teens to Adults
📝 Registration requested but walk-ins are welcome. Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Take time for your mental wellness—you deserve it. 💙

This program was funded by the Wilkes-Barre’s Health Department Preventative Health Improvement Grant.

3D Printing Workshop

🖨️✨ Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing!

Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop designed for Teens & Young Adults. Learn how to design your very own custom keychain using TinkerCAD and watch it come to life on the library’s 3D printers!

🔹 Wednesday, May 20, 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/

No experience? No problem! This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect introduction to 3D design and printing.

Spots are limited—sign up today and start creating something uniquely yours! 🎨🔑

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 topics of conversation!

🔹 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🔹 5:00 – 6:30 PM
🔹 3rd Floor Meeting Room

Walk-ins Welcome! Snacks and drinks provided. Bring a friend!

🦖🌿 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 library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Perfect for Teens & Young Adults—don’t miss this dino-mite program! 🦕

🧺✨ 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.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 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/

Join us at the Osterhout Free Library and take the guesswork out of laundry day!

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

🔹 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🔹 5:00 – 6:30 PM
🔹 3rd Floor Meeting Room

Walk-ins Welcome! Snacks and drinks provided. Bring a friend!

🌻🎨 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! 🌿

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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.

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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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