Upcoming Events for Teens
No Sew Sock Bunnies Craft – Wednesday April 1 at 5:00PM
The Art of Tea – Wednesday April 8 at 5:00PM
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club – Wednesday April 15 at 5:00PM
Adulting 101: Gardening Workshop – Wednesday April 22 at 5:00PM
Game Night – Wednesday April 29 at 5:00PM
Teen Movie Night : Karate Kid 2 – Wednesday May 6 at 5:30PM
Adulting 101: Mental Health Workshop & Trivia – Wednesday May 13 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.
No Sew Sock Bunnies
Teens & Young Adults – Hop on over and join us for a fun, hands-on craft night at the Osterhout Free Library!
Learn how to create your very own no-sew sock bunny—no sewing skills required! Bring an old sock from home or use one of ours. We’ll provide all the supplies you need to turn it into an adorable springtime friend.
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
📝 Registration Required. Register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
The Art of Tea
Teens & Young Adults are invited to explore the world behind the cup at the Osterhout Free Library!
Join us for an evening of sampling a variety of teas while learning about their flavors, origins, and unique characteristics. Then, create your very own custom tea blend to take home—and enjoy classic tea party treats in a cozy, social setting.
Sip, learn, and blend your perfect brew! 🌿🍵
📅 Wednesday April 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
📝 Registration Required. Register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club
A different genre picked every month and recommendations from your peers on everything you love. Let’s talk about books, movies, music, games, art and even theater! Join the conversation! We’d love to have you! Snacks and drinks provided.
📅 Wednesday April 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
📝 Walk ins Welcome!
Adulting 101: Gardening Workshop
Celebrate Earth Day with us and learn how to get your hands dirty in the best way! 🌿🌎
Join the Osterhout Free Library for an Adulting 101 Gardening Workshop, where Teens and Young Adults will learn the basics of starting and caring for their own garden. Participants will also enjoy a free giveaway and a hands-on craft to help kickstart their gardening journey.
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room – Osterhout Free Library
👥 For Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration Required. Register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
This program was funded by the Wilkes-Barre’s Health Department Preventative Health Improvement Grant.
GAME NIGHT
Ready to level up your evening? Join us for Game Night at the Osterhout Free Library! 🎮🍕
Teens and Young Adults are invited to spend the evening playing games, hanging out with friends, and enjoying FREE pizza and drinks. Whether you’re competitive, cooperative, or just there for the snacks, it’s the perfect way to unwind and have fun at the library.
📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room – Osterhout Free Library
👥 For Teens & Young Adults
📝 Registration Required. Register online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/
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 Required. 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.
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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!
