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The Osterhout Library has been a part of the community for 125 years! Will you help us stay around for 125 more? 
  
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Every month we'll let you know what new books, DVDs,
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Third Friday with Poet John Yamrus

Come celebrate the National release of Alchemy: poet John Yarmus' most recent publication at a FREE Book Launch Party on Friday, March 21. This party will coincide with the Third Friday Art Walk. 

 

There will be a poetry reading at 6:30 p.m. as well as a Meet & Greet and book signing at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Since 1970, John Yamrus has published 21 volumes of poetry and 2 novels.  He has also had nearly 1,600 poems published in print magazines around the world.  His work is taught in numerous colleges and universities and been translated into several languages, most recently, Romanian. Alchemy is his latest book.

Sherlock Holmes March Madness!
Join us Tuesday, March 18, for a free showing of an episode from the popular TV series, Sherlock, in the Osterhout Reading Room at 6pm. 

The Sherlock Holmes craze will continue on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30pm when our Franklin Steet Sleuths discuss A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

 

Light refreshments will be provided at both events.

Storytime: Winter/Spring 2014

Join us in the Ken L. Pollock children's wing this winter/spring for storytime! There will be sessions for infants (ages birth-2), toddlers (ages 2-3 1/2), and preschoolers (ages 3 1/2-5).

 

For more information or to register click here or call 570-823-0156 ext. 217.

Five Great Books, Five Great Films

In conjunction with Penn State Wilkes-Barre's 2014 film series Five Great Books, Five Great Films, the Osterhout Free Library will host two discussion events on books in the series. 

 

Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. - The African Queen

 

Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

 

The cost of each book is $2.00. They can be purchased at the Reference Desk. If you attend the book discussion, the $2.00 will be returned to you. 

 

To register for Penn State's 'Five Great Books, Five Great Films' series, click here. And be sure to join our book discussions before heading to Movies 14 to see the movie!

Blarney! The St. Patrick's Day Parade is coming to town   
         

A wise Irishman once said, "Dance as if no one's watching, sing as if no one's listening, and live everyday as if it were your last". We agree, so join our library staff as we participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 16 at 2p.m. 

 

Come out and see the library float made specially to celebrate our 125 years of providing free services to the community. Everyone is Irish on this special day.  

 

Keep checking our website for special events and programs that you are sure to enjoy. 

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