NEW! Monthly Staff Picks! 
As the "best of" lists are in the eye of the beholder, we offer instead some of our favorite reads. All of the books were read by Library staff members. Some are hot off the press, others have stood the test of time. All come with a personal recommendation. 
 
The complete archive of Staff Picks can be found here.
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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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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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Summer Reading for All Ages

The Osterhout Free Library is hosting a free summer reading club inspired by science for children, teens and adults. It's never too late to join!
 

Fizz! Boom! Read! - Don't miss a special free program for our children's summer reading club members on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer High School. Children will see a Mad Scientist defy gravity in this energetic and spectacular event. For more information, click here.

 

Spark a Reaction! - Teens, are you an inventor, scientist or simply enjoy letting off steam at the library? Come join us this summer to "Spark a Reaction" at the library! Read five books, magazines or graphic novels to win great prizes and an invite to our end of summer party. Let books spark a reaction in you! And don't miss our special art show on Friday, August 15!

 

Literary Elements -Adults, it isn't too late to join in the summer reading fun. Come to the Library, pick up your summer reading bag and get started! Each week a different incentive and an entry into the prize drawing is offered. Prize entries will also be awarded to those who attend any adult program. 

Brewsterhout Party
Our annual and very popular Rooftop party is coming home to the Library. It's now called the Brewsterhout Patio Party, and will be held Friday, August 8, from 5-8 p.m

Tickets are $20 before and $25 at the door and includes food, entertainment and alcoholic beverages. Tickets can be purchased at all Osterhout Library branches or online here. Event is rain or shine. Must be 21 to attend. 

Contact Chris Kelly, Development Director, at 570.823.0156 x 218 for more details and sponsorship informationAll proceeds will benefit the Library's mission.
Calling all Dr. Who Fans!
The Library is the place to be on Monday, 
July 21st at 6:30 p.m. as we time travel with the Doctor. 
 
Come dressed as your favorite character and discuss the upcoming season, take a Dr. Who quiz, and enjoy tea and Jammie Dodgers.
Annual Golf Classic 
The George Ralston Golf Classic will be hosted by Wilkes University and the Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre and will benefit children's programs at the Osterhout Library. 
 
Enjoy a fun day of golf on Friday, September 26th at Edgewood in the Pines in Drums. Registration and breakfast will be held at 9:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. $100 per person.
 
For more information or to register or be a sponsor, call Chris Kelly at 570.823.0156 x 218 or click here.

125th Anniversary Gala

Save the Date for the Osterhout Annual Gala to be held Saturday, September 13th, from 6-11 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club. Contact Chris Kelly, Development Director, at 570.823.0156 x 218 to be added to the invitation list and for sponsorship information. 

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