Osterhout Free Library

Osterhout Free Library The OFL has been providing educational materials and information services to Luzerne County residents for 137 years!

June is here and with it comes our list of adult programs! Watch a movie, meet a local author, and practice your craftin...
05/31/2026

June is here and with it comes our list of adult programs! Watch a movie, meet a local author, and practice your crafting skills - there is a lot to be discovered and enjoyed at the Osterhout Free Library! Please be advised that due to limited participants and high popularity, registration for the Beaded Hoop Workshop will not open until mid June. Stay tuned!

🍅🎬 Join us for Friday Movie Matinees at the Osterhout Free Library with a screening of Fried Green Tomatoes on Friday, J...
05/31/2026

🍅🎬 Join us for Friday Movie Matinees at the Osterhout Free Library with a screening of Fried Green Tomatoes on Friday, June 5 at 1:00 PM in the Reading Room!

Starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker, this beloved drama weaves together friendship, family, and unforgettable stories across generations.

⭐ Rated PG-13
⏱ Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
📍 Reading Room
🎟 Free and open to the public

🎥🍿Join us every Friday this June for our Movie Matinees! Classics, cult favorites and sometimes new releases, every mont...
05/31/2026

🎥🍿Join us every Friday this June for our Movie Matinees! Classics, cult favorites and sometimes new releases, every month we choose something different! Stop in Friday's at 1:00PM for our FREE screenings! 🎞️📼

NOW OFFERING! 🔊🎶Jam out to some tunes on us! Check out our wireless speaker today! Did we mention it's Bluetooth compati...
05/30/2026

NOW OFFERING! 🔊🎶
Jam out to some tunes on us! Check out our wireless speaker today! Did we mention it's Bluetooth compatible and waterproof!? Don't buy, borrow! 🛠

🧶🦄 Calling all knitters and crocheters!Join us for Knotty Brunch, a monthly social club for crafters ages 10+ at the Ost...
05/30/2026

🧶🦄 Calling all knitters and crocheters!

Join us for Knotty Brunch, a monthly social club for crafters ages 10+ at the Osterhout Free Library! Bring your current project, swap tips and supplies, enjoy free food, and meet fellow yarn lovers in a relaxed and welcoming space.

This month’s theme is Junicorn—with unicorn and rainbow-themed patterns available to use during the program! 🌈✨

📅 June 27, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Osterhout Free Library
Registration is not required, but welcomed. Call the library at 570-823-0156 or go to https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Please note: this is a social crafting program, not a class. Whether you knit, crochet, or just love fiber arts, all skill levels are welcome! 🧵

🦕 Dig into a world of dinosaurs this summer! 🦖Get ready to “Unearth a Story” with our collection of dinosaur-themed chil...
05/30/2026

🦕 Dig into a world of dinosaurs this summer! 🦖

Get ready to “Unearth a Story” with our collection of dinosaur-themed children’s ebooks available on the cloudLibrary app! From roaring T-Rex adventures to fascinating facts about prehistoric life, there’s something for every young explorer.

Perfect for curious minds and summer reading fun—these stories bring the age of dinosaurs right to your screen, anytime, anywhere.

📱 Start your next Dino Tale today with your library card! 🪪

It's the last BOGO Sale before the Tent Book Sale! Stop in the Friends Book Shop TOMORROW, May 30th for a buy one, get o...
05/29/2026

It's the last BOGO Sale before the Tent Book Sale! Stop in the Friends Book Shop TOMORROW, May 30th for a buy one, get one free sale. The Book Shop is open during regular library hours, 8:30-3:30 on Saturday.

🌻🎨 Find the art hidden in nature!Discover the beauty of patterns in the world around us at Wild by Design. From spirals ...
05/29/2026

🌻🎨 Find the art hidden in nature!

Discover the beauty of patterns in the world around us at Wild by Design. From spirals and symmetry to stripes and textures, this creative program invites Teens & Young Adults to explore nature’s designs and turn them into their own artistic creations.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Meeting Room
🔒 Registration Required. Call 570-823-0156 or go to - https://osterhout.info/program-registration/

Presented in partnership with North Branch Land Trust at the Osterhout Free Library. Get inspired by the natural world and create something uniquely yours! 🌿

🦴📚 Unearth a Story This Summer! 📚🦴Teens—get ready to dig into a summer full of reading, prizes, and discovery with our T...
05/29/2026

🦴📚 Unearth a Story This Summer! 📚🦴

Teens—get ready to dig into a summer full of reading, prizes, and discovery with our Teen Summer Reading Program!

From June 1st through August 31st, every time you check out a book or item from the library, you’ll receive a scratch-off ticket 🎟️
✨ Each ticket = a chance to win a prize
✨ Every ticket can also be entered into our Grand Prize drawing

📌 One ticket per person, per day

The more you read, the more chances you have to win—so start stacking up those checkouts and see what you can uncover!

Stop by the Osterhout Free Library to get started and let the adventure begin! 🦖📖

🎬 Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men 📰Join us TODAY, May 29 at 1:00 PM in the Reading Room for a screening of...
05/29/2026

🎬 Friday Movie Matinee: All the President’s Men 📰
Join us TODAY, May 29 at 1:00 PM in the Reading Room for a screening of All the President's Men.
Based on the true story behind the Watergate investigation, this gripping political thriller follows two reporters uncovering one of the biggest scandals in American history.
Free admission and all are welcome!

Address

71 S Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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