Free Book Distributions

Here are the upcoming dates for Reading Is Fundamental Free Book Distributions at your local branch libraries of the Osterhout Free Library. Book distributions are provided by the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library and the Reading Is Fundamental Organization.

All children in grades K-6th are invited to attend one distribution to recieve a free book.

Plains Township Branch: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:30- 5:00 p.m.

126 North Main St. Plains

North Branch: Monday, January 23, 2006 3:00-5:00 p.m.

235 George Avenue, Parsons Section Wilkes-Barre

South Branch: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 3:00- 5:00 p.m.

2 Airy Street Wilkes-Barre

Osterhout Free Library: Saturday, January 25, 2006 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

71 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre

Upcoming Programs

Is cabin fever setting in? Looking for something to do during the long cold winter months? Look no further!






Preschool Storytime (ages 3½-5)
Wednesdays, February 1-22 from 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, February 1-22 from 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Saturdays, February 4-25 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
*Register beginning Monday, January 23 at 8:30 a.m.


Infant Storytime (ages birth-2)
Wednesdays, March 8-29 from 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, March 8-29 from 11:00-11:30 a.m.
*Register beginning Monday, February 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Hey Everyone!
The Osterhout Free Library is providing computer workshops for children ages 6-11 and teens ages 11-18 this Spring. We will have computer activities including internet.

The Classes are as follows:
Ages 6-11:
January 14th, February 18th, and March 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 11-18:
January 28th, February 25th, and March 18th from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Please call 823-0156 ex. 217 to sign-up for any of these activities or to suggest some of your own.

The Computer Workshops are funded by Verizon Reads Grant and the Rotary Reads Grant.

Come meet some of the stars of the

Disney on Ice Jungle Adventures!

Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

in the Youth Services Department.
Please call 823-0156 Ext. 217 if you would like

to attend this very special program.

Performers of the upcoming Disney on Ice

Production of Jungle Adventures at the Wachovia Area

will be visiting the Osterhout Free Library

to meet and read to children.

The show features beloved characters from Disney films

The Jungle Book, Tarzan and The Lion King.