NEW! August
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.
 bookshelf  
Every month we'll let you know what new books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and audiobooks we've added to our collection.  
Osterhout exterior
    
The Osterhout Library has been a part of the community for 125 years! Will you help us stay around for 125 more? 
  
Osterhout Insider

Brewsterhout Party
Our Brewsterhout Patio Party is just days away! Join us on the Library Patio on Friday, August 8, from 5-8 p.m. You won't want to miss out!

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. View the flyer or our Facebook event for more information.

Contact Chris Kelly, Development Director, at 570.823.0156 x 218 for more details. All proceeds will benefit the Library's mission.

Franklin St. Sleuths

Join our Franklin St. Sleuths on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss Cheryl Crane's novel, The Bad Always Die Twice. 
 
This discussion will take place at the North Branch Library located at 28 Oliver Street, Wilkes-Barre.
 
Light refreshments will be served.

You're invited to our 125th Anniversary Gala

Our Annual Campaign Chairs, Barbara and Gerry O'Donnell, invite you to join them for our 125th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 13th, from 6-11pm at the Westmoreland Club. This year we will be auctioning off a trip for two to Bermuda along with many other great prizes!

  

Contact Chris Kelly at 823.0156 x 218 to make a reservation or for sponsorship information. Price is $150 per person and includes hors d'oeurves, dinner, open bar and entertainment by the Deja Groove Band.

Join us for a night to remember.  

Did you know?
E-books are now a part of the Osterhout experience! There 
are over 1,500 E-books in our collection with more added every day. Anyone with access to an internet connection can download books. E-books are compatible with most portable devices.

A free Luzerne County library card is required. Visit www.luzernelibraries.org to learn more about this new, free way to access your favorite books.
  
Appointments are also available for one-on-one help with downloading E-books from our Magic Wall to your eReader. Call 570.821.1959 to make an appointment.
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.
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