Calendar Key:
May 2019
DIY Night: Rhino Painting
In honor of Endangered Species Day, crafters can join us to paint one of the most endangered species—the White Rhino! This is a free class for adults 18 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.
Find out more »Books and Babies
Join us for this special storytime for children ages 1-3 years. Please call Youth Services at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register.
Find out more »Teen Night: DIY Wall Art
This DIY program turns those old lace doilies into beautiful dreamcatchers. We'll have all the supplies needed. This is a free program for teens 12-18.
Find out more »Adventure Club
Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please 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 »Friday Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls
This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Dreamgirls. 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 »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 »Teen Night: Write Place, Write Time Creative
Meet other like-minded teens who enjoy writing. Get ideas, share your work, learn tips and tricks. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.
Find out more »Teen Night: Road Safety
Learn the basics of car maintenance, driving in bad weather conditions, and basic road safety tips. This program is free to attend for teens ages 12-18.
Find out more »Adventure Club
Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please 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 Half-Blood Prince. This book discussion is for adults 18 and older. To register, please visit the Information Services desk or call 570-821-1959.
Find out more »Friday Movie Matinee: Phantom of the Opera
This month's movies are musicals brought to film! Join us for a free showing of Phantom of the Opera. 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 »June 2019
Awesome Animals
CDE Exotics will be at the library, on Saturday, June 1st, with some awesome animals friends to meet and greet! Learn how to take care of these animals and what to do when you come across a wild animal.This program is open to all ages. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 570-823-0156, ext 217 to register
Find out more »Adventure Club
Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please 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 »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 »Adventure Club
Join us as we journey to the center of the earth, explore the Titanic, travel back in time to a real of knights and magic, and discover a very special gorilla! Best for children in grades 1st-5th. Please 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 »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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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 – 3:30pm 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.
Find out more »One More Row
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
Find out more »October 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 »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 »November 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 »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 »THANKSGIVING – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for the Thanksgiving 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 »December 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 »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 »CHRISTMAS EVE – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Find out more »CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Find out more »LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY
All branches of the library will be closing at 5 p.m. on December 26, December 27, and December 30 2019. All branches of the library will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 28, 2019.
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 CLOSING EARLY
All branches of the library will be closing at 5 p.m. on December 26, December 27, and December 30 2019. All branches of the library will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 28, 2019.
Find out more »LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY
All branches of the library will be closing at 5 p.m. on December 26, December 27, and December 30 2019. All branches of the library will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 28, 2019.
Find out more »LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY
All branches of the library will be closing at 5 p.m. on December 26, December 27, and December 30 2019. All branches of the library will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 28, 2019.
Find out more »NEW YEAR’S EVE – CLOSED
The four branches of the library are closed for New Year’s Eve.
Find out more »January 2020
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…
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