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May 2022
Teen Game Night is Back!
Teens Nights are coming back!! Celebrate our return with new friends, new games and of course...PIZZA! Space is limited to 15 participants. Please call (570) 823-0156 to register. This event is FREE!
Find out more »One More Row: Knit and Crochet Group
Everyone is welcome! Knit, crochet, and share tips and ideas.
Find out more »North Branch Books, Baskets & Bake Sale
The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library North Branch are excited to bring back the Books, Baskets & Bake Sale! Mark those calendars for Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11am – 3pm at the North Branch Library located at 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase new and used books, take a chance on various raffle baskets and grab some tasty treats from the bake sale! Proceeds raised will benefit the North Branch. Call Joanne Austin,…
Find out more »June 2022
Franklin Street Sleuths
Join the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This week, we will be discussing Hostage by Clare Mackintosh. A limited number of copies are available to purchase at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch for a nominal fee. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the library: 570-821-1959.
Find out more »Medicare 101 Seminar
Register now to attend a free Medicare 101 educational seminar on June 6th where Orion Client Services will walk you through the Medicare process. Discover your Medicare options today! Call: 717-323-2000 Visit: www.urlinsgroup.com/medicare10 This is not a library program. For educational purposes only. This is an advertisement.
Find out more »Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is back! Discuss, listen to, and raise questions about a chosen topic. This is a free event, and all are welcome.
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale: Preview Night
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale: Opening Day
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale: Children’s Day
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »Friends Tent Book Sale: Bag & Box Day
Friday, June 10: Preview Sale 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM $10 Admission Saturday, June 11: Opening Day 9:30 AM to 3:30PM Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 15 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Children’s Day Fill a bag with children’s books for $5 Thursday, June 16 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Friday, June 17 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, June 18: Bag & Box Day 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Bags…
Find out more »July 2022
All “Fore” Books Mini Golf Classic
The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre, PA invites you, your family and friends to the 3rd Annual All ‘Fore’ Books Mini Golf Classic! Enjoy 18 fun and very unique holes played within, through and around the library stacks at the Osterhout Free Library! Sunday, July 31, 2022 | 11am-3pm $5 per child | $10 per adult Putter and ball provided to every player CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE! Tickets will be available to purchase (no fees) at the Osterhout Free Library, 71…
Find out more »September 2022
Gala & Silent Auction
We will be hosting our Annual Gala on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 6-11 PM at the Westmoreland Club. Stay tuned for additional details!
Find out more »October 2022
Brewsterhout Rooftop Party
The Brewsterhout Rooftop Party will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 5-8 PM atop the Intermodal Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Stay tuned for additional details!
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