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  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Patriotic Patchwork

    Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Patriotic Patchwork 🧵🇺🇸 Celebrate creativity and America’s 250th birthday at the Osterhout Free Library! Join us for Patriotic Patchwork, where Teens & Young Adults will learn the art of Kinusaiga, […]

  • Franklin Street Sleuths

    Osterhout Free Library - North Branch 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Join 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 […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Millennial Movie Night : The Goonies

    Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Millennial Movie Night: The Goonies 🏴‍☠️🎬 Hey you guys! Join us at the Osterhout Free Library for a special Millennial Movie Night screening of The Goonies! Follow Mikey, Mouth, Chunk, […]

  • Lego Club: History

    On Wednesday, July 8th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, History, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]

  • Girl Scouts: Academic Edge

    Girls who are entering Kindergarten-7th grade, who have never been Girl Scouts or been enrolled within the past year, can join us to explore the Girl Scout traditions for free […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Magic School Bus Meets the Dinosaurs

    Kids, join Ms. Frizzle on a dinosaur dig as she takes her class on a field trip! This exciting adventure will be shown at once at 11AM and once at […]

  • Pasta Paleontology

    On Monday, July 13th, kids can stop by the Children's Department any time between 10AM and 12PM to make a dinosaur skeleton with different shapes of dried pasta! Registration for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club

    Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Bookish Banter: Teen Book Club Looking for a fun way to talk about your latest reads? Join our Bookish Banter Teen Book Club at the Osterhout Free Library! 📖✨Read, discuss, and swap […]

  • Girl Scouts: Academic Edge

    Girls who are entering Kindergarten-7th grade, who have never been Girl Scouts or been enrolled within the past year, can join us to explore the Girl Scout traditions for free […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Minecraft Day

    Kids, get ready for Minecraft Day! Join us on Saturday, July 18th in the Children's Department for Minecraft-themed games, crafts, and stories! No need to register; just stop in any […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Celebrate America

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us in celebrating America's 250th birthday in the Children's Department! At 6PM on Tuesday, July 21st, join us as we play games, make […]

  • Summer Storytime!

    Kids can join us in the Children's Department every Wednesday at 10:30AM for storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more! No need to register; just stop in! For more information, […]

  • Analog to App: A Retro Tech Journey

    Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Analog to App: A Retro Tech Journey Join us for Analog to App: A Retro Tech Journey, where teens and young adults can get hands-on with gadgets from the pre-digital […]

  • Lego Club: Underground

    On Wednesday, July 22nd, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, Underground, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adopt a Dino!

    **THIS PROGRAM IS NOW WAITLIST ONLY** Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, July 25th, from 11AM-1PM, to adopt their very own dinosaur! Choose and paint your own […]