Author: Kim Hein

Wilkes-Barre – The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is proud to announce a donation of $8,200 was recently made to the Osterhout Free Library. The funds were raised via the 2nd Annual All “Fore” Books Mini Golf Classic, held March 24th at the Osterhout Free Library.

230 mini-golfers came out for a fun-filled afternoon to play 18 unique miniature golf holes that zig-zagged through, over, under and around the book stacks of the library. The donation will benefit children’s programs held throughout the year at the Osterhout Library and its three branches.

The mini golf classic media partners were The Times Leader and WBRE-TV.

The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre originated in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1916 and is one of the longest running clubs in the Wyoming Valley, celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2016.

Visit www.osterhout.info to learn what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

 

Golf Classic Check Presentation Photo:
(L to R) Elizabeth Doherty, Past President, Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre, Elaine Rash,
Youth Services Coordinator, Osterhout Free Library, & Christine Mackin, President,
Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Osterhout Free Library recently presented Theresa & Clayton Karambelas with the Evergreen Award. The award recognizes them for their volunteer service and longtime support of the Library.

The award was presented by the Osterhout Free Library’s Gala Committee at the Sips Among the Stacks sponsor reception on April 30^th. The reception at the Library kicked off the planning for the annual Osterhout Gala, a Santorini Soiree, to be held Friday, September 13^th at the Westmoreland Club. The gala is the library’s largest fundraiser.

All proceeds from the gala support the Osterhout Free Library and its mission to provide free books, DVDs, CDs and educational programs to the residents of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities. Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about the Night in Havana Gala and what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

Attached photo (L to R):

Seated: Theresa & Clayton Karambelas, Evergreen Honorees Standing: Richard Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library & Molly Hoegen, Gala Chairperson

 

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library North Branch will hold their annual event on Saturday, April 27^th from 12-4 PM. The Books, Baskets & Bake Sale will be held in the library’s Community Room, located at 28 Oliver Street in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. The event is free to the public and refreshments will be available.

Guests can purchase new and used books, take a chance on over 30 raffle baskets, and enjoy a bake sale with homemade baked goods. Basket raffle tickets are: $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00, 7 for $10.00 or an arm’s length for $20.

The event also features a 50/50 raffle drawing. Tickets are now on sale via Friends members or at the North Branch during library hours. Tickets are also for sale the day of the event, with the 50/50 winner picked at 3:45pm. The winner does not need to be present to win. For more information, please call Joanne Austin at the North Branch at 570.822.4660.

All proceeds benefit the Osterhout Free Library North Branch. Visit www.osterhout.info or call 570.822.4660 to learn more about the Friends of the North Branch and what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

Photo (left to right): First Row: Marguerite Latinski & Carol Caravaggio Second Row: Sally Miller, Mary Joan Meehan, Peggie Phillips, Joanne Austin – North Branch Supervisor, Brenda & Sonny Wychock & Helen Zalora.

 

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre and the Osterhout Free Library are proud to announce the winner of the 2nd Annual All “Fore” Books Mini Golf Classic hole-in-one raffle. The $500 winner is Jake Ohrin of Bear Creek. The Mini Golf Classic was held March 24th inside the library.

Funds raised from the Mini Golf Classic benefit year-round children’s programs held at the Osterhout Free Library and its three branches throughout the city. Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

PHOTO (L – R): Gus Genetti, Hole in One Contest Sponsor, Jake Ohrin, Hole in One winner, Elizabeth Doherty, President, Rotary of Wilkes-Barre, and Christopher Kelly, Osterhout Free Library

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Osterhout Free Library is excited to announce the 15^th annual gala will be themed, “Santorini Soiree”. The event will be held Friday, September 13^th, from 6pm-11pm at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Entertainment, food, and drinks will invoke the mood and tastes of the Greek island of Santorini. Music will be provided by The Deja Groove Party Band to get everyone dancing under the patio tent.

The committee’s goal is to raise $85,000 for the Osterhout Free Library. The 2019 Gala Chair is Molly Hoegen. She is supported by a five member executive committee and another twenty-three members on the planning committee.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available by contacting Christopher Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 or ckelly@luzernelibraries.org. Reservations for the Santorini Soiree are $150 per person and can be made via Mr. Kelly.

All proceeds from the gala will support the Osterhout Free Library and its mission to provide free books, DVDs, CDs and educational programs to the residents of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities. Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about the Santorini Soiree and what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

 

Osterhout Gala Committee photo:

Front Row (L to R): Mary Rosto, Todd Serafin, Donna Patton, Tony Brooks, Linda Joseph, Cathy Fields McHugh, Lissa Bryan-Smith
Second Row (L to R): Molly Hoegen, Gala Chair, Jane Alperin, Pam Zuccker-Lacroix, Stacia Arnaud, Theresa Karambelas, Janelle Drach, Lindsay Griffin, Traci Cross, Marisue Elias-Newman, Esq., Larry Newman
Also on the planning committee are: Jillian Andes, Vanessa Botzman, Maureen Bufalino, Patricia Finan Castellano, Ruth Corcoran, Maureen Duffy, Liz Graham, Collyn Hinchey, Tish Last, Nancy Medico, Laurie Schwager, Eileen Song & Ali Zurawski.

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre is hosting their second annual All ‘FORE’ Books Mini Golf Classic to benefit the Osterhout Free Library. The event will be held Sunday, March 24^th at the Osterhout Free Library from Noon – 4 pm.

Funds raised from the Golf Classic benefit year-round children’s programs held at the Osterhout Library and its three branches throughout the city.

The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under. This includes the opportunity to play mini golf IN the library. Balls and putter are provided. People can enjoy 18 very fun and unique holes within, through and around the library stacks.

Every player that gets a hole-in-one on the 18th hole will be entered in a chance to win a $500 cash prize.

Tickets are available now at any library location, at the door on the day of, and via any Rotary of Wilkes-Barre member.

There are many sponsorship opportunities available from $100 to $2,000.  To become a sponsor, or donate a prize for the basket raffle, contact Rotary of W-B President, Elizabeth Doherty at WBRotaryMiniGolf@gmail.com.

Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about the mini golf event and what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

PHOTO (left to right): Christopher Kelly, Director of Development & Community Relations, Osterhout Free Library, Elizabeth Doherty, President, Rotary of Wilkes-Barre, Brian Whitman, Rotary of Wilkes-Barre & Kim Cardone, Rotary of Wilkes-Barre.

 

 

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Osterhout Free Library recently received a $2,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The funds will be used for the Osterhout’s early childhood literacy program. The children’s department is able to provide children with regular story times and special LAPTOTTS classes, where children learn how to use computers for education and entertainment.

The Osterhout Free Library’s mission is to provide free books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CD’s and educational programs to the residents of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities.

Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about the programs and services the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

 

Attached check presentation photo: (L to R) Kevin Engelman, Wilkes-Barre District Manager, Elaine Rash, Youth Services Coordinator, Osterhout Library, Rick Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Library & Mike Rotell, Branch Manager Kingston

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library recently donated $32,000 to the library. The Friends raised the majority of the funds via their annual Book Sale held in late June on the patio of the Osterhout Free Library, plus funds raised yearlong via the Friends Book Shop and book sales at the Circulation Desk.

The funds donated to the Osterhout provide materials and programs that the Library could not otherwise offer. In the last 42 years the Friends have donated over $502,000 to the Osterhout Library from funds raised just at the Annual Book Sale.

Membership in the Friends of the Library is available to anyone in the community. Please contact Friends President Irene Martin at imartin9647@gmail.com or visit www.osterhout.info  to learn more about the Friends group and what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community.

Attached photo of 2018 Check Presentation (left to right):

Rick Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library, Irene Martin, President, Friends of the Osterhout, Marie McCormick, Joan Kwarcinski, Barbara Ambrose, Renie John, Cynthia Bhagat Theresa Roebuck, Secretary, & Karen French

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Osterhout Free Library is hosting its 10th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party atop the Intermodal Center on Friday, August 3^rd from 5-8 PM.  The party is an over-21 event that’s open to the public and will feature adult beverages, food samples, basket raffles and music provided by DJ Josh Beatz.

The library is proud to announce Lisa Borchert, Leadership Wilkes-Barre & Jamie Johns, M&T Bank are the Co-Chairs for the 10^th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party.

This year’s goal is to raise $21,000 for the library. The expected crowd is 600 people with over 30 local food vendors plus various local beer distributors and breweries including Northeast Eagle Distributors, Benny Brewing Company, Susquehanna Brewing Company, Breaker Brewing Company, Nimble Hill and new this year: Wallenpaupack Brewing Company.

Tickets are $25 before and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at any of the Osterhout branches or online at 2018brewsterhout.eventbrite.com. Thank you to our major sponsors: A Gift from Bobby & Rose, FNCB and M&T Bank. Our event Media Partners are WNEP-TV, The Citizens’ Voice, Jumpstart!, and Rock 107.

All funds raised go to support the Osterhout Free Library and its mission to provide free books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CD’s and educational programs to the residents of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities.

Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about what the Osterhout Free Library offers the community, or find us on Facebook.

 

Photo:

Brewsterhout Rooftop Party Co-Chairs, Lisa Borchert & Jamie Johns.