Upcoming Events for Teens
Adulting 101: Trail Ready – Wednesday September 30 at 5:00PM
Pumpkin Carving – Wednesday October 7 at 5:00PM
Bookish Banter – Wednesday October 14 at 5:00PM
Adulting 101: Wash, Rinse, Repeat – Wednesday October 21 at 5:00PM
Halloween Party – Wednesday October 28 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.
Adulting 101: Trail Ready
Whether you’re hiking a local trail or exploring your own backyard, knowing how to stay safe outdoors is an essential life skill!
Join the Osterhout Free Library for Trail Ready, an Adulting 101 program presented with help from the North Branch Land Trust. Learn how to identify common outdoor hazards, prepare for your adventures, and enjoy nature safely and responsibly. Plus, a First Aid Kit Giveaway is included! 🎒🩹
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Osterhout Free Library
👥 Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration Required. Please call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
🌿 Get prepared. Stay safe. Explore confidently!
🎃🕸️ PUMPKIN CARVING! 🕸️🎃
Get ready for a little Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for Pumpkin Carving—a little messy, but a LOT of fun! 🎃🔪👻
Come create your own spooky or silly pumpkin and enjoy an evening of seasonal creativity with friends. Registration is required!
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Osterhout Free Library
👥 Teens & Young Adults
🎃 Space is limited, so register today! Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
Bookish Banter- Teen Book Club
Calling all teens! Joins 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! Try out a new genre, get recommendations from peers and make new friends! Snacks and refreshment served!
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
👥 Teens & Young Adults
🧺✨ ADULTING 101 PRESENTS: WASH, RINSE, REPEAT! ✨🧺
Laundry doesn’t have to be a mystery! If you’re away at school or want to help out around the house. Join us for Wash, Rinse, Repeat, a practical Adulting 101 program designed to help Teens & Young Adults learn the essentials of doing laundry the right way. 👕🧦
With help from Laundry Lane Laundromat, we’ll cover useful cleaning and laundry tips to help you build confidence, take care of your favorite clothes, and master the basics of keeping things clean. Giveaways included! 🎁
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Osterhout Free Library
👥 Teens & Young Adults
🧺 Registration is required!
Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN PARTY! 👻🎃
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! 🕷️🧡Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for an evening filled with:
🎭 Costume Contest – Come dressed to impress!
🎲 Games
🍕 FREE Pizza
🍿 Snacks & Refreshments
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Osterhout Free Library
Bring your friends, wear your favorite costume, and celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃👻Registration is required! Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
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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
Register and create your own account to contribute!
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!
STAR WARS QUIZ
Test your STAR WARS knowledge! Are you a Padawan or Jedi Master?
For all ages. Follow the link provided.
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.
***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
We’d like to thank our wonderful sponsors, the Luzerne Foundation and the Wilkes-Barre Health Department, for supporting new Young Adult/ Teen programming this year!
We’d also like to thank: Janney Montgomery Scott, M&T Bank, UPMC Health Plan and Maureen & CJ Bufalino for supporting our Young Adult/ Teen Computer Space!
