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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The Osterhout Library has been a part of the community for more than 124 years, help us stay around for 124 more! 
  
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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 125th Anniversary Gala was held Saturday, September 13th at the Westmoreland Club. It was a huge success and raised over $75,000 for the library. Thanks to the many sponsors, in-kind donors and the 179 guests who attended. Click here to see photos from the event and to see who won the Bermuda Island Getaway raffle! 

Show Me the Mummy!

Mummies have been in movies for nearly a century and have captivated western civilization's imagination for even longer. From Victorian England's "high-society" mummy-wrapping parties to their place in modern pop culture, join us on Saturday, October 25 at 1 p.m. for a walk through the history of the mummy in cinema with Dr. Stephen Phillips, Ph.D. of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 570.821.1959.

Become our Friend!

We want you! Volunteer in our community and make friends by joining the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library.This group of volunteers formed shortly after the Agnus Flood of 1972 and began raising funds for the Library through several fundraising activities. In 2014, the Friends raised over $21,000 by selling books at their annual book sale, held each June. Over the last 38 years, the Friends Book Sale has raised almost $400,000! All money raised by the Friends goes directly to supporting the library's mission.

Horror Film Fest

Do you love scary movies? Then join us each week for "Horror Film Fest" and free popcorn in the Reading Room!

 

Friday, October 3 at 2pm: Tremors
 
Friday, October 10 at 2pm: The Pit and the Pendulum
 
Friday, October 17 at 2pm: Carrie

 

Friday, October 24 at 2pm: The Lost Boys
 

Friday, October 31 at 2pm: The Shining

Learn about our founder!

As we close out our 125th year serving the Wilkes-Barre Community, Anthony T.P. Brooks, Chairman of the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society will join us to discuss the life of Osterhout Free Library founder, Isaac Smith Osterhout, on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. 

Library stories

Every day, people of all ages and backgrounds turn to the Osterhout Free Library to find jobs or go online, to get help with homework or complex research projects, to start on a business plan, connect with their kids, or simply find a space to relax. 

 

For every person who loves libraries, there is a story about what their library means to them. 

 

Do you love the Osterhout Free Library? Do you have a story to tell? 

 

We want to hear it! E-mail your story to Jessica Kush at jessicakush@luzernelibraries.org. You might just see your story featured on our website or Facebook page!
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