New York City Getaway is Grand Prize at Osterhout Library Gala

The Osterhout Free Library is excited to announce that Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services is once again sponsoring a New York City Getaway Raffle in conjunction with the An American in Paris Gala. The Gala will be held on Saturday, September 10th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club with the winner being picked that night. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 and are available at the Osterhout Main Library at 71 S. Franklin St or any of its three branches around the city. The winner need not be present at the Gala but must be 21 years old.

The Getaway Raffle winner will receive a fabulous trip for two to New York City with transportation there and back by limousine. The trip includes a two night stay at The Pierre, a 5 Star Taj Hotel along 5th Avenue and Central Park, Two Orchestra or Front Mezzanine seats to An American in Paris Broadway show or a show of your choice, a $300 Dining Gift Card plus a Horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park. The trip has a value of $4,500 and can be redeemed for another vacation within one year.

All proceeds from the NYC Trip Raffle and the Gala will support the Osterhout Free Library and its mission to provide free books, DVDs and educational programs to the residents of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities.

For additional information on the New York City Trip Raffle or the Gala, contact Chris Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 or ckelly@luzernelibraries.org.

Osterhout Gala Trip Raffle Sponsor

From left: Molly Hoegen, Gala Co-Chair,
Kathy Coslett, Director of Community Affairs,
Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services (Raffle Sponsor),
and Chris Kelly, Director of Development & Community Relations, Osterhout Free Library.

Osterhout Free Library announces Annual Campaign Chairs

The Osterhout Free Library is proud to announce that Scott and Libby Lynett are the 2016 Annual Campaign Chairs. The Lynetts accepted the position from the 2015 Chairs, Mr. and Mrs. Eberhard Faber.

Libby Lynett is Managing Director of Lantern Hill Logistics and Transportation Services in Shavertown, and has served in that role since 2003. Libby volunteers at Epona Equine Education, where she helps autistic children receive horse therapy.

Scott Lynett is the CEO of PDQ Print Center/Times Companies in Taylor, which provide design, printing and direct mail services for corporations and not-for-profits in PA & NY. He previously served as CEO of Times-Shamrock Communications, as an Asst. District Attorney in Philadelphia and served as law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge William J. Nealon, Jr. in Scranton.

Scott serves on the Board of Trustees of Misericordia University, the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Wyoming Valley and the Board of Directors of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry. Scott and Libby have three children: Henry, Scotty and Keeley and reside in Shavertown.

The Lynetts cordially invite community members to join them at the An American in Paris Gala, the Osterhout’s largest fundraiser, on Saturday, September 10th from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club. Please call 570.823.0156 x 218 to discuss sponsorship opportunities or to make a gala reservation.

The Osterhout Free Library’s Annual Campaign Goal for 2016 is $400,000. Special events like the Annual Gala are part of this goal. All funds raised via the Annual Campaign 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.

Molly Hoegen, Osterhout Library Gala Co-Chair, Libby and Scott Lynett, 2016 Annual Campaign Chairs, and Barbara Toczko-Maculloch, Gala Co-Chair.
(Left to right) Molly Hoegen, Osterhout Library Gala Co-Chair, Libby and Scott Lynett, 2016 Annual Campaign Chairs, and Barbara Toczko-Maculloch, Gala Co-Chair.

 

Senator John Yudichak and Family Donate to Luzerne County Library System

The Luzerne County Library System (LCLS) is pleased to announce that The Yudichak Family Lighthouse Fund of The Luzerne Foundation has donated $5,000 to fund the 2016 County-wide Summer Reading Program. The Yudichak Family has funded the program since 2011.

The LCLS was founded in 1984. It is made up of ten libraries throughout Luzerne County that work cooperatively to provide citizens with recreational and educational materials and programs.

The Summer Reading Program continues through mid-August. It is open to all ages (children, teens and adults). There are weekly prizes and attendees are eligible to receive a certificate for participating. Sign up at your local library. To find the library nearest you, visit www.luzernelibraries.org.

Front Row: Senator John Yudichak’s wife, Heather with their children (from left): Evelyn, Sarah, Grace and Anna. Back Row: Richard Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library, Elaine Rash, Youth Services Coordinator, Osterhout Library & Charles Barber, President/CEO of The Luzerne Foundation.
Front Row: Senator John Yudichak’s wife, Heather with their children (from left): Evelyn, Sarah, Grace and Anna. Back Row: Richard Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library, Elaine Rash, Youth Services Coordinator, Osterhout Library & Charles Barber, President/CEO of The Luzerne Foundation.

 

Friends Book Shop adds Saturday Hours

After numerous requests from the public, the Friends of the Osterhout Library are happy to announce they have added Saturday hours for the popular Book Shop. The Book Shop is located on the 3rd floor of the library, easily accessible by stairs or elevator.

Book Shop hours are: 

Monday          10:00am – 1:00pm

Wednesday   10:00am – 1:00pm

Thursday       5:00pm – 7:30pm

Friday             10:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday        10:00am – 1:00pm (NEW)

Hundreds of gently-used, donated books of all genres are for sale, all starting at $1.00. Stop by often as more books are added weekly. You never know what you’ll find, but we’re sure there is something you’ll want to add to your personal library or use for a gift.

Membership in the Friends of the Osterhout Library is available to anyone in the community by contacting 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.