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Each month, Osterhout staff members offer recommendations on some of their favorite reads. Some are hot off the press, while others have stood the test of time. 

The complete archives of Staff Picks can be found here.
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The Osterhout Library has been a part of the community for 125 years, help us stay around for 125 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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#GivingTuesday

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now we have one dedicated to giving back. #GivingTuesday is this Tuesday, December 2nd. Charities, families, businesses, community centers, and people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the

Osterhout Library and help us continue to bring free, vital services, resources and programs to every person in the Wilkes-Barre area.
Osterhout Gifts on Sale

The Osterhout Free Library has the perfect gifts for the Library lover on your shopping list this Holiday Season! Stop by the Main Library Circulation Desk to get these three items at discounted prices.

 

Cats Meow Collectible: A wooden figurine of the Library. $9.99

 

The Osterhout Free Library: A 125 Year Legacy of Public Service: A documentary about the Library's 125 year history produced by Wilkes University faculty. $4.99
 

Brewsterhout T-shirts: All sizes available! $4.99

Cookies and Carols

Wear your most festive holiday sweater and bring a dozen cookies and the recipe to share for an evening of caroling and cookie-sampling. Join us on Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm in the Reading Room. Visit our website for more fun, festive events this month!
 

Calling all Kids!

Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join our Youth Services Department on Thursday, December 4th from 6-7:30pm for a family-friendly Holiday film! Call 570-823-0156 ext. 217 for more information.

 

Then, join us at the North Branch on Monday, December 15th at 6pm for a movie, snacks and a craft! Every child will also receive a free Reading is Fundamental (R.I.F.) book to take home! Save your spot by calling 570-822-4660.

Teen fun at the Library
Teens, come join Teen Librarian, Cait, for a fun, festive month at the Library! Pollyanna Holiday Party: Join us on Wednesday, December 10th from 6-7:30pm for pizza, snacks and "Pollyanna" style gift giving. No need to bring gifts. They will be provided.

Library Scavenger Hunt: On Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30pm, get ready to scour the Library for clues! The best library sleuth will win a prize! 

For more information on Teen Night events, click here for this month's flyer.
Holiday Movies

Is a good Holiday movie just the thing to get you into the festive spirit? If so, stop by the Library every Friday this month!

 

Friday, Dcember 5 at 2pm: Four Christmases
 
Friday, December 12 at 2pm: Meet Me in St. Louis
 
Friday, December 19 at 2pm: Holiday Inn

 

Friday, December 26 at 2pm: Christmas in Connecticut
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