Calendar Key:
Adults
Events
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Friday Movie Matinee: The Bridge of the River Kwai
Join us for a free showing of The Bridge of the River Kwai. During WW II, allied POWs in a Japanese internment camp are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge, but under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson they're persuaded the bridge should be built […]
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Beaded Plant Craft
Design your own unique plant that will never wither! This is a free event for adults, and all supplies are provided. This event is currently full. There is a waitlist.
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Adulting 101: AMWA Mental Health Workshop
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States💙🧠 Mental Health Workshop & Trivia🧠💙 Join us for an engaging and interactive Mental Health Workshop in partnership with the American Mental Wellness Association. This program will explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and break habits like doom-scrolling—all in a supportive, judgment-free space. We’ll mix meaningful conversation with a fun trivia twist, so […]
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Socrates Cafe
Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.
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Friday Movie Matinee: All About Eve
Join us for a free showing of All About Eve. Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in every performance of her current play. Margo and her friends take Eve under […]
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Horror Club: Village of the Damned
Join Horror Club on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Village of the Damned! From IMBd: "An American village is visited by some unknown life form which leaves the women of the village pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are born, and they all look normal, but it doesn't take […]
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Friday Movie Matinee: Bullitt
Join us for a free showing of Bullitt. A nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of […]
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Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men
Join us for a free showing of All the President's Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. (IMBd) This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the […]
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Franklin Street Sleuths
Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959. The Franklin Street Sleuths […]
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Friday Movie Matinee: Fried Green Tomatoes
Join us for a free showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe. (IMDb) This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. This is […]
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Friday Movie Matinee: A Place in the Sun (1951)
Join us for a free showing of A Place in the Sun. A poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women. (IMDb) This film runs for 2 hours. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the […]
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Book Talk with Nicole Negrón
Stop in and meet local author Nicole Negrón! She will be discussing her book, Decorum, as well as discussing and taking questions on the writing and publication process. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase her book as well. This is a free event. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! To register: Phone: 570-821-1959 […]
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Pride Craft Night
Crafters aged 13+ are invited to make pride-themed fuse bead, shrink art, and beaded wearable crafts. This is a free event and all supplies are provided. To register: Phone: 570-823-0156 Online: Link
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Friday Movie Matinee: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Join us for a free showing of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. A man and his wife decide that they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think. (IMDb) This film runs for 1 hours 34 minutes. This is a free […]
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Beaded Hoop Workshop
Come join us for a fun crafting workshop where you will make your own hooped artwork with beads and string. Come with your favorite book quote or saying! This is a free, guided workshop, and basic materials are provided. This workshop is for adults, and registration is required. Registration will open in June. Stay tuned!
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Friday Movie Matinee: Rope (1948)
Join us for a free showing of Rope. Two young men murder a former classmate as a test of their intellectual and moral superiority, then hide the body as they host a dinner party attended by the victim's girlfriend and father, as well as their former schoolmaster and mentor. (IMDb) This film runs for 1 […]
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Knotty Brunch
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is Junicorn. We will have unicorn- and rainbow-inspired patterns available, but any project you're working on is […]
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Horror Club: Child’s Play
Join Horror Club on Monday, June 29th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Child's Play! From IMDb: "A dying serial killer transfers his consciousness into a popular kids doll using voodoo. A struggling single mother gifts her six-year-old son the much sought-after doll for his birthday, and the doll slowly begins to show […]
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Franklin Street Sleuths
Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin the Franklin Street Sleuths for our monthly mystery book discussion! This month, we will be discussing The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander. This meeting will be held at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch on 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, please call the Information Services Department: 570-821-1959. The Franklin Street […]
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Trivia Night: Disney Edition
Join us for a night of Disney trivia! Both single players and pairs are welcome. This event is open to participants aged 12 and older, and players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Winners will receive a Disney-themed gift basket! To register: Phone: 570-823-0156 Online: Link
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Socrates Cafe
Discuss, listen, and raise questions about a topic chosen. All are welcome. Tea and coffee are provided. This event is held in the 3rd floor meeting room.
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Friday Movie Matinee: The Patriot (2000)
Join us for a free showing of The Patriot. Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. (IMDb) This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours 45 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter […]
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String Quartet Concert
Join the Northeast Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society for Beyond the Page: A Journey Through American Chamber Music. Explore the evolution of American music and the country's diverse, artistic heritage. This is a free concert and no registration is required.
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Charles Bufalino Book Talk
Join us for a book discussion with Charles Bufalino, cousin of the legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino and the author of Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, the Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa. Charles with discuss his book and answer audience questions. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase a copy […]
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Nutrition Links with Penn State Extension
Families are invited to join us in the Children's Department with our friends from Penn State Extension for the upcoming session of Nutrition Links! This Program runs every Thursday at 10:30AM from July 16th to August 6th and teaches the importance of food safety, showcases healthy recipes, and offers incentives each week. For participants who […]
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Adult Crafting: Embroidered Felt Snowflakes
It's Christmas in July! Learn the basics of embroidery and hand stitching as you sew a felt ornament. This is a free class for adults, and all of the supplies are provided. To register: Online: Link Phone: 570-829-1959
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Knotty Bunch
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Knotty Brunch, a club where you can share tips and tricks, swap supplies, and make new friends while working on your projects together! This month's theme is ice cream. We will have frozen treat-themed patterns available, but any project you're working on is […]
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Nutrition Links with Penn State Extension
Families are invited to join us in the Children's Department with our friends from Penn State Extension for the upcoming session of Nutrition Links! This Program runs every Thursday at 10:30AM from July 16th to August 6th and teaches the importance of food safety, showcases healthy recipes, and offers incentives each week. For participants who […]
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Friday Movie Matinee: 1776
Join us for a free showing of 1776. A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. (IMDb) This film is rated PG and runs for 2 hours 21 minutes. This is a free event sponsored by the Elizabeth Walter Estate and the Friends of the Osterhout Free […]
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Horror Club: Good Boy
Join Horror Club on Monday, July 27th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Good Boy! From IMDb: "A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the […]