The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library are having a $5 bag sale on Saturday, October 29th from 10am to 2pm! Fill a bag for only $5 All inventory included Bags will be provided while supplies last

  We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives  and donating on June 6-7 (7pm - 7pm)! Plan your donation ahead of time and help us win some amazing prizes that will provide matching funds and boost our […]

Libraries strengthen communities and transform lives every day. In addition to well-loved books, the Osterhout Free Library offers innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge and opportunity for all. Join us during Library Giving Day for a one-day online fundraising event! We encourage patrons and library lovers to make a […]

Shop in-store (407 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre) from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 20% of all sales during this time will be donated back to the library! Look for limited edition soaps and gift sets! All purchases are eligible for the donation.

Join us for this annual day of global generosity when we raise critical funding for library programs and services! Kick off the end of year giving season with a donation to the Osterhout Free Library. A tax-deductible donation of $100 can provide one day of school outreach in the community or one educational program at […]

  Libraries strengthen communities and transform lives every day. In addition to well-loved books, the Osterhout Free Library offers innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge and opportunity for all. Join us during Library Giving Day for a one-day online fundraising event! We encourage patrons and library lovers to […]

    We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives and donating on June 5-6 (7pm - 7pm)! Plan your donation ahead of time and help us win some amazing prizes that will provide matching funds and boost […]

  The Osterhout Free Library is thrilled to announce our 16th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Mark those calendars for Friday, October 3, 2025 atop the Intermodal Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Event runs from 5-8pm. Tickets are $30 per person. Beer and food are included (while supplies last). Must be 21+ to attend. We hope you […]

    We’re so excited to be a part of NEPA Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting:  Give to Osterhout Free Library | NEPA Gives and donating on June 4-5 (7pm - 7pm)! MORE THAN BOOKS. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY.  This NEPA Gives, your donation helps keep library resources free and available to everyone who […]

Support the Osterhout Free Library during the 22nd Annual Gala & Auction: Marrakech in the Moonlight! Browse and bid on an exciting selection of auction items during our online auction, open August 25–29, 2026. From unique experiences and local favorites to one-of-a-kind treasures, every bid helps support the library's programs, collections, and community services. Auction […]

22nd Annual and Gala & Auction:  Marrakech in the Moonlight We hope you will join us for this very special evening on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Westmoreland Club, to celebrate the library and raise money for all of the free educational programs and services that are offered to the community throughout the year! […]