Upcoming Events for Teens

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

Rock Solid Art – Wednesday August 5 at 5:00PM

Name That Tune : TV Theme Song Trivia – Wednesday August 12 at 5:00PM

Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club – Wednesday August 19 at 5:00PM

Adulting 101 Program – Wednesday August 26 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

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.

Rock Solid Art

Join us for Rock Solid Art, a creative, hands-on program where Teens & Young Adults will learn how to make stunning minimalist pebble art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this relaxing craft is easy to learn—and all materials are provided!

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
👥 Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration is required.

Create a unique piece of art using natural stones and let your creativity shine. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!

📞 Call 570-823-0156 or register online at https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Name that Tune: Television Theme Song Trivia

How well do you really know your favorite shows? Test your skills by guessing TV theme songs in this fun, fast-paced challenge just for teens! Bring your friends, compete for bragging rights, and see if you can name that tune before anyone else. Think you’ve got what it takes? Prizes for top 3!

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
👥 Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration is required.

📞 Call 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, August 19, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
👥 Teens & Young Adults

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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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