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March 2019
Infant Storytime
Infant storytime for children from birth-2 years old. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.
Find out more »Infant Storytime
Infant storytime for children from birth-2 years old. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.
Find out more »Movie: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
March 20th is the birthday of Fred Rogers, the host of the iconic children's program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Join us for a showing of the movie Won't You Be My Neighbor? to celebrate the life, lessons, and legacy of Mr. Rogers. This movie is rated PG-13, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »Friday Movie Matinee: Anaconda
This month's movies are so bad, they're good! Join us for a free showing of Anaconda! This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Find out more »Women’s History Month Program
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month! Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.
Find out more »Mini Golf Classic
Come Play Golf at the Library! Enjoy a fun family outing and play Mini-Golf IN THE LIBRARY! Enjoy 18 fun and challenging holes amongst the stacks! Putter and balls provided. All proceeds benefit children’s programming at the Osterhout Free Library. Produced by the Rotary of Wilkes-Barre.
Find out more »LAPTOTTS
Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for LAPTOTTS for children ages 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Harry Potter Book Discussion for Adults
This month we are reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This is a free, adult program. Registration is required. Please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959 to register.
Find out more »Friday Movie Matinee: The Tingler
This month's movies are so bad, they're good! Join us for a free showing of The Tingler! This is a free event, and there will be popcorn served. Friday Movie Matinees are sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »April 2019
LAPTOTTS
Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for LAPTOTTS for children ages 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Teen Night: Money Talks, Learn Its Language
If you want to get ahead in the world, you need to understand money: What to do with it and what not to do. This program hopes to help teens understand financial literacy to effectively manage their financial resources for a lifetime of financial well being. This free program is open to teens ages 12-18.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »LAPTOTTS
Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for LAPTOTTS for children ages 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Teen Night: Nerd Night
Are you and your friends the nerdiest nerds in town? Prove it! Stop in for our Nerd Trivia Contest! This event is for teens ages 12-18.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »LAPTOTTS
Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for LAPTOTTS for children ages 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-31/2. Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register!
Find out more »LAPTOTTS
Call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register for LAPTOTTS for children ages 3-5 years old.
Find out more »Teen Night: Earth Day Seed Bombs
Spread these bombs of love Upon a world we're all a part of. Toss a few about your place, Or anywhere that need some grace. The Earth, it needs our love a lot 'Cause it's the only one we've got! For Earth Day, we'll be making seed bombs. We'll also be talking about Earth Day and ways that we can help protect the environment. This event is free for teens ages 12-18.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »BOOKS, BASKETS & BAKE SALE
Save the Date for the next Books, Baskets & Bake Sale event, brought to you by the Friends of the Osterhout Library North Branch on Saturday, April 27th from Noon – 4pm. It’s a Free event with refreshments available. You can purchase New & Used Books, take a chance on various raffle baskets, plus check out the tasty bake sale. Call Joanne Austin, North Branch Supervisor at 570.822.4660 for more info or to join the planning committee.
Find out more »CLOSING EARLY
The library will be closing at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th.
Find out more »May 2019
Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »LIBRARY CLOSED
The four branches of the library will be closed.
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Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »MEMORIAL DAY – CLOSED
In honor of Memorial Day, all branches of the library are closed.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »June 2019
Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »43rd Annual Book Sale
Our Friends of the Osterhout Free Library will host their 43rd annual Book Sale on the Library patio under the tent (Rain or Shine). It begins Friday, June 14, and concludes Saturday, June 22. The dates and times are: Friday June 14: 5pm – 7:30pm *Preview Night* $10 pp Saturday: June 15: 9:30am – 4pm Sunday June 16: CLOSED Monday June 17: 9:30am – 7pm Tuesday June 18: 9:30am – 7pm Wednesday June 19: 9:30am – 7pm Thursday June 20:…
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »July 2019
4TH OF JULY – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for the July 4th Holiday.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »August 2019
Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »11th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party
The Brewsterhout Party is back! Join us Friday, August 2nd, from 5-8 PM on the top level of the Intermodal Center in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. It happens Rain or Shine (we prefer Shine, but we just drop down a level if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate). The 11th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party is a fundraiser for the Osterhout Free Library, the city’s public library. We need community support such as yours to maintain the library and to continue providing important programs and…
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »LIBRARY CLOSED
The four branches of the library will be closed.
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Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »September 2019
LABOR DAY – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for Labor Day.
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Sketch Club
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join the Sketch Club! The Sketch Club hosts studio drawing sessions where artists can come together to draw, share ideas, and receive feedback from one another. There will be a new subject to draw every month. These sessions are for adults and are free to attend. You must bring your own dry media (pencils, pens, etc.) and sketchbook. Registration is also required. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call…
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Annual Gala
The annual Osterhout Free Library Gala is set for Friday, September 13th from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. More information will follow. Contact Chris Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 with questions.
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
Light refreshments
Find out more »Read to a Dog at South Branch Library
All children can stop by and read to a furry friend. What fun!
Find out more »One More Row
Knit and crochet group . Everyone welcome Light refreshments
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