bookshelf 
Every month we'll let you know what new books, DVDs,
Blu-rays, and audiobooks we've added to our collection.  
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Buy Books Year Round!
Friends book saleWhy wait until June to buy your books?  Visit our recently added Carr's Corner at our main location for some great deals!  All money raised helps support the Friends of the Osterhout.
valentineValentine's Fun!
The Teen Party is on Wednesday, February 13th from 6-8 PM everyone ages 11-18 is invited to attend. We've got lots of fun for teens, check out our schedule! Call 821-1959 for more info.
 
 
Valentine Craft Day for kids is Saturday, February 9th from 2-4 PM. Our complete schedule of events is here.  
Celebrate President's Day at the North Branch
Hey kids, come spend your day off having fun!  You can play board games, watch a movie, make a craft, enjoy some snacks, and get a FREE book to keep on Monday, February 18th from 1-3 PM at the North Branch Library, 28 Oliver Street. Call 822-4660 to register. 
Franklin Street Sleuths Winter's Child
Join us on Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 pm for a lively discussion of Winter's Child by Margaret Maron. 
Preparing for a Big Test?  You Need Learning Express Library
Free online practice tests...GED, nursing, Praxis, SATs, and many more.  There's also career and resume help along with practice tests for all school grades from elementary to college prep. Check it out today!  Sign in using your library card number.
Winter Weather 
If the Wilkes-Barre Area School District delays or closes, the Library will open at 10:30 AM.  In the event of severe weather, the Library may remain closed.  Call 823-0156 or check our website or Facebook for updates. 
Osterhout Free Library, A Member of the Luzerne Co. Library System
Central: 570-823-0156 | North: 570-822-4660 | Plains: 570-824-1862 | South: 570-823-5544