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  • Friday Movie Matinee: The Pirate (1948)

    Join us for a free showing of The Pirate. A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Bookish Banter – Teen Book Club

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

    Bookish Banter - Teen Book Club Calling all teens! Joins us for Bookish Banter, a fun and relaxed book club where you can talk about whatever you’re into – books, […]

  • 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: Romancing the Stone

    Join us for a free showing of Romancing the Stone. A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle […]

  • Bracelet Craft and Trade

    Meet new friends by trading bracelets! Crafters aged 13+ are invited to make and trade bracelets, kandi, friendship bracelets, or whatever your preferred term for them is! This is a […]

  • Tween Tuesday: Back to School Survival Kit

    Tweens, join us on Tuesday, September 15th at 6PM to create your own back to school survival kit! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to decorate a canvas pouch and fill […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Sip Smart – Healthy Smoothie Workshop

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

    Sip Smart- Healthy Smooth Workshop Want to make healthier drink choices without sacrificing flavor? Join us for Sip Smart, a fun and interactive program presented by the Commission on Economic […]

  • Lego Club: Science

    On Wednesday, September 16th, from 5:30-7PM, kids can join us in the Children’s Wing to build based on this month’s theme, science, at Lego Club! At the end of the night, your […]

  • Kinusaiga Craft

    Known as "quilting without thread," kinusaiga involves pushing fabric scraps into grooves carved into a board to create textured, mosaic-like pictures without any sewing or glue. This class is for […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Jezebel (1938)

    Join us for a free showing of Jezebel. In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him […]

  • Pirate Day

    Kids, join us on Saturday, September 19th to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! Dress like a pirate, experiment with Ozobots, and create pirate-themed crafts at this fun-filled event! No […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Halloween Garland DIY

    Make your own Halloween Garland! This is a class for adults, and experience with sewing is required. The program fee is $5.00. All materials are provided, and there will be […]

  • Friends $5 Bag Sale!

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

    Friends of the Osterhout Free Library $5 Bag Sale! Buy a bag at the book shop for $5 cash and fill it with books, CDs and DVDs. All book shop inventory […]

  • Johnny Appleseed Day

    Kids are invited to the Children's Department on Saturday, September 26th to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day! Enjoy apple-themed crafts and activities, and participate in apple-themed STEM! No need to register […]

  • 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 […]

  • Horror Club: Insidious

    Join Horror Club on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. for a showing of the film Insidious! From IMDb: "A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child […]

  • Kidz Club: Movie Trivia

    Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Monday, September 28th at 6PM for movie trivia! Compete with other kids to answer questions about your favorite movies, and maybe […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Adulting 101: Trail Ready

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

    Adulting 101: Trail Ready Whether you're hiking a local trail or exploring your own backyard, knowing how to stay safe outdoors is an essential life skill! Join the Osterhout Free […]

  • Countdown to Kindergaten

    Kids entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2027 are invited to join us for Countdown to Kindergarten! This is a weekly program that will take every Thursday from October 1st […]

  • 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 Murder Takes The Stage by Colleen Cambridge. This meeting will be held at the […]

  • Friday Movie Matinee: Driving Miss Daisy

    Join us for a free showing of Driving Miss Daisy. An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over […]

  • 17th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party

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

    The Osterhout Free Library is thrilled to announce our 17th Annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party! Mark those calendars for Friday, October 2, 2026 atop the Intermodal Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Event […]

  • Pokemon Day

    Kids, get ready for Pokemon Day! On Saturday, October 3rd, join us for a fun filled day of Pokemon-themed crafts, games, and more! No need to register for this event; […]

  • Fall 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, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. […]

  • Pumpkin Carving

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

    Pumpkin Carving Get ready for a little Halloween fun at the Osterhout Free Library! Teens & Young Adults are invited to join us for Pumpkin Carving—a little messy, but a LOT of fun! […]