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July 2015
North Branch: Franklin Street Sleuths
Join us for our monthly mystery discussion as we talk about Rose Genova's Murder and Marinara. Popular whodunit author Victoria Rienzi is taking a break from penning her bestsellers to help out at her family's Jersey Shore restaurant. But when Victoria serves what turns out to be a reality TV producer's last meal, her vacation is cut short as she uses all her sleuthing skills to catch the killer. Copies of the book are available for $2 at the Osterhout…
Find out more »May 2016
June 2016
Lego Club @ North! (5:30 pm)
The next Lego Club meeting for kids begins again at the North Branch, 28 Oliver Street in Parsons (W-B). This Monday at 5:30 pm, be there for Lego fun! And be sure to come sign up for the kick off of summer reading, with lunch at 11:00 on Wednesday!
Find out more »Summer Reading Kick Off @ North
Kick off Summer Reading this year with lunch at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 15th at North Branch in Parsons, 28 Oliver Street! Come sign up for Summer reading and enjoy a great lunch too!
Find out more »July 2016
Magic Show by Mark Piazza @ North
Join us at the North Branch for some summer fun at a family magic show by Mark Piazza, local magician. He'll talk about a favorite book and do his magic! Call 570-822-4660 to reserve your place!
Find out more »October 2016
LEGO CLUB @ North Branch!
LEGO CLUB MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY 28 OLIVER ST., PARSONS(W-B) SCHOOL AGE FUN REGISTER 570-822-4660
Find out more »Columbus Day @ North Branch!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH See a movie! Have a snack, and get a free R.I.F. book! THE FUN WILL BE FROM 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. COME IN AND REGISTER OR CALL 570-822-4660
Find out more »December 2016
Lego & Craft Night!
LEGO & CRAFT NIGHT AT THE NORTH BRANCH MONDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. BUILD WITH LEGOS, DO A CRAFT, HAVE A SNACK AND GET A FREE R.I.F BOOK TO TAKE HOME. COME JOIN THE FUN! CALL THE NORTH BRANCH AT 570-822-4660 AND RESERVE YOU PLACE FOR SOME FUN!! NORTH BRANCH 28 OLIVER STREET PARSONS (W-B) 18705
Find out more »February 2017
Presidents’ Day Fun at North Branch!
PRESIDENTS' DAY FUN AT THE NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY FEBRUARY 20, 2017 HAVE A SNACK, DO A CRAFT BUILD WITH LEGOS, LINCOLN LOGS, AND MAGNA TILES GET A FREE R.I.F. BOOK TO TAKE HOME 3:30 – 5:00 P.M. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY CALLING THE LIBRARY AT 570-822-4660
Find out more »April 2017
Books, Baskets & Bake Sale @ North Branch
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 29th from Noon - 4pm. It's a Free event with refreshments available. You can purchase New & Used Books, take a chance on various raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle, 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 »June 2017
Summer Reading Begins at North Branch
NORTH BRANCH SUMMER READING PROGRAM WILL START JUNE 14TH! SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH FROM 10:30 – 12:00. M AKE A STARFISH, GET A FREE BOOK, AND SIGN UP FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS!! CALL THE NORTH BRANCH AT 570-822-4660 for more info!
Find out more »Bingo & Lunch at North Branch
Play Bingo for prizes and have lunch with Miss Joanne!
Find out more »July 2017
Summer at North Branch
Make a puzzle piece monogram!
Find out more »Ventriloquist Susan Klein
Come and visit with ventriloquist, Susan Klein and her Friends. She will be visiting the North Branch, 28 Oliver Street, Parsons WB, on Monday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. Call us at 570-822-4660 to reserve your place.
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Decorate a fish to hang up at home! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Story Time for 2 to 4 year-olds @North
Storytime for ages 2 through 4 at the North Branch at 28 Oliver Street. 10 am to 11am
Find out more »Movie Night @North Branch!
Movie night at North Branch is from 5:30-7:00 on this day! See a movie and have a snack! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Legos and Building @North Branch
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Create with Legos, Magnatiles and Lincoln Logs! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Make a bird feeder! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »August 2017
Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Do a blow painting project for fun! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Make a coral reef to take home! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Make a healthy snack and play some games! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Create with Legos, magnatiles & Lincoln Logs! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »Summer Reading @North Branch!
The kids' summer reading program at North Branch is from 10:30 to 11:30 on this day! Final Party with games, prizes, and lunch! 28 Oliver Street (in Parsons) 570-824-1862
Find out more »October 2017
Friends of North Branch Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend the Friends of the North Branch meeting on Monday, Oct 9th at 6pm in the North Branch Community Room. Any questions can be directed to Joanne Austin, North Branch Supervisor at 570.822.4660 or jaustin@luzernelibraries.org
Find out more »December 2017
Winter Fest at North Branch
Join our Friends of the North Branch for a Winter Fest from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be crafts, holiday storytimes, and much more!
Find out more »Holiday Happenings @North Branch
Holiday Happenings at the North Branch 28 Oliver Street in Parsons 6:00—7:30 pm Enjoy some Holiday Treats, Create with Legos & Magnatiles, and learn some easy coding with our new gadgets! Call to register: 570-822-4660
Find out more »March 2018
Movie Night at Plains Branch
Join us for movies, popcorn, trivia, and games at the Plains Branch! Please call 570-824-1862 with any questions.
Find out more »April 2018
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 28th 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 »April 2019
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 »April 2020
BOOKS, BASKETS & BAKE SALE (POSTPONED)
4/2/20 Update: This event has been postponed until further notice. Please check back here for updates. Thanks! 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 25th 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. A 50/50 will…
Find out more »April 2022
Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
The Franklin Street Sleuths are back! This week, we will be discussing She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge. 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 »Let’s talk about it: Women’s Suffrage
Let's talk about it: Women's Suffrage. The Osterhout Free Library will hold a book discussion at our North Branch location on Thurs. April 28 at 6:00pm. Click here to learn more. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »May 2022
Franklin Street Sleuths Book Discussion Group
This week, we will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the library: 570-821-1959.
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.
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