Opening

The Osterhout Free Library will be opening at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2007 and close at the regular 5:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.

To register for any of these programs, please call the Youth Services Department at 823-0156, Ext. 217.

Stop by the Youth Services Department to make your own Flat Traveler!! Join us as we send our Flat Travelers off on their international library adventure!! Return your traveler by February 1, 2007 for departure. In March, join us to celebrate their exciting return at our Welcome Back Party. Date to be announced.

Join us for our Super Bowl Party on February 3, 2007 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Library. We’ll have some tasty snacks, and some of the Wilkes University football players will visit us. Come prepared to test your football knowledge during our trivia contest. Don’t miss the fun!! This program is for children ages 5 to 12 and their parents.


VERIZON READS COMPUTER WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
The Osterhout Free Library is providing computer workshops for children ages 6 to 11.
We will play fun computer games, including some on the Internet.


Monday, February 12, 2007 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 17, 2007 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 26, 2007 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

LAPTOTTS- (Learning Assisted by Parents and Teachers on Technology for Tots) for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Register by calling 823-0156 ext. 217.

Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 12:00– 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, February 8, 2007 @ 2:00– 2:45 p.m.
Monday, February 19, 2007 @ 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Thursday, February 22, 2007 @ 2:00– 2:45 p.m.




To register for any of these programs, please call the Youth Services Department at 823-0156, Ext. 217.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner, one of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a prominent advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation and racial discrimination in the 1950s and 1960s helped convince many white Americans to support the cause of civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice." (click here to continue reading this MSN Encarta article)

For more information on this imporant American citizen take a look at these links:

Fact Monster: Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html

Time for Kids:
http://www.timeforkids.com/

The Seattle Times: Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/king/speeches.html

National Historic Site: Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.nps.gov/malu/

Martin Luther King, Jr. Word Search
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/word-finds/martin-luther-king-jr-wordfind.html

PBS American Experience: Citizen King
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/mlk/

Nobel Peace Prize 1964: Martin Luther King, Jr
http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1964/

Timeline of the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/taverna/98/king.htm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Via the History Channel
http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId=213854

January Activities

Don't miss out on all the fun at the library this month!

To Register for any of these programs please call 823-0156 Ext. 217

Story time At Home- Attend our one hour literacy workshop on how to re-create library story time at home. We will review early literacy skills and tricks to make reading to your child fun and
educational. Parents/Grandparents/Caregivers/ Child Care providers are welcome. Children
welcome to attend.

Birth-2 Year Olds– Wednesday, January 17 @ 7:00 p.m

Saturday, January 20 @ 10 a.m.

2-3 Year Olds– Wednesday, January 24 @ 7:00 p.m

LAPTOTTS-The Osterhout Free Library is pleased to announce the new Winter Schedule for the Verizon Reads LAPTOTTS ( Learning Assisted by Parents and Teachers on Technology for Tots) for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers.

Monday, January 22, 2007 @ 12:00-12:45 p.m.

Thursday, January 11, 2007 @ 2:00– 2:45 p.m.

Thursday, January 25, 2007 @ 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Verizon Reads Computer Workshops for Kids- The Osterhout Free Library is providing computer workshops for children ages 6-11. We will have playful computer activities including the internet.

Monday, January 15, 2007 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Monday, January 29, 2007 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 6, 2007 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 20, 2007 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m

Preschool Storytime– Children participate in songs, stories, fingerplays, a craft project, and see a film! Kindergarten readiness skills are introduced at each session for four weeks.

Registration begins January 29, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, February 7-28 from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, February 7-28 from 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Saturdays, February 10-March 3 from 10:00- 10:45 a.m.

Otaku Anime Group Meeting: Come join us to discuss your favorite Anime. Bring Anime books and talk about why you like Anime. Light refreshments will be served. Meets monthly, 2:00-3:00 p.m., beginning January 20. Call 823-0156 ext. 217 to register.

Teen Poetry Workshop: Come share your writing with Jim Warner of Wilkes University and other poets. Light refreshments will be served. New members welcome! Every Tuesday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 823-0156 ext. 217 to register.

Not Your Grandma’s Term Paper: Cut your homework time in half by learning how to use your computer efficiently to write a research paper. Find citable sources from your desktop, paste with keystrokes, organize electronically, add your own ideas, toss it all in your own custom template and violá! Research paper! You can even make Word do some of your typing for you! Note: You will NOT need 3x5 index cards, pencils or papers for this activity. January 27, 2007, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Call 823-0156 ext. 217 to register.

Teen Babysitting Course: Earn your American Red Cross certification and get ready to earn some money! Two-part course for babysitters ages 11-18. Tuition of $40, payable to the American Red Cross, is due at the library by January 26. Classes will be held on February 3 and 10, 2007 at 9:00-12:30 p.m. Call 823-0156 ext. 217 to register.

Storytime Schedule

Here is the Storytime Schedule for Winter 2007:

Preschool Storytime (ages 3½-5)

Wednesdays, February 7-28 from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, February 7-28 from 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Saturdays, February 10-March 3 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Register beginning Monday, January 29 at 8:30 a.m.

Infant Storytime (ages birth-2)

Wednesdays, March 7-28 from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, March 7-28 from 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Register beginning Monday, February 19 at 8:30 a.m.

Books & Babies (ages 1-3)

Tuesdays, March 13-April 3 from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Register beginning Monday, February 26 at 8:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3½)

Wednesdays, April 11-May 2 from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, April 11-May 2 from 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, April 14-May 5 from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Register beginning Monday, March 26 at 8:30 a.m.

Please call the Youth Services Desk at 823-0156 Ext. 217 to register.

All programs will be held at the

Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

www.osterhout.lib.pa.us

Hope to see you soon!

Meet Flat Isaac Osterhout

Greetings!


We have the pleasure of introducing the newest member of the Youth Services Department team! Flat Isaac Osterhout is our international flat traveler. In February, Flat Isaac will depart for foreign lands to explore the exciting libraries and meet interesting people.

Below are photos of Flat Isaac around his home at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Here is Flatt Isaac getting his very own library card!

Here Flat Isaac proudly displays his beautiful crest found on the library's main wall.











Here Flat Isaac is hanging out with his pal the mule outside the library. The mule was part of an state wide art project and our mule highlights the areas coal mining history.












Flat Isaac is very proud of his local history book collection found in the library's Reading Room.










Flat Isaac and his great great great grandfather Isaac Osterhout!

Parenting Collection

The Youth Services of the Osterhout Free Library has a wide arrange of books on parenting topics. Great titles for during pregnancy, those first important years as well has health issues such as ADHD and Diabetes.

Take a look at our Parenting Collection on your next visit. It is located in the Youth Services Department on the outside wall. Look for the books with the bright green stickers. Try out online catalog at www.lucasatyourservice.org.

Here are some popular Parenting titles:

What to expect when you're expecting by Heidi Murkoff


The AD/HD parenting handbook : practical advice for parents from parents by Colleen Alexander-Roberts.


One family, two family, new family : stories and advice for stepfamilies by Lisa Cohn & William Merkel.


Sippy cups are not for chardonnay, and other things I had to learn as a new mom by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor.

Snow!

In anticipation of the first snow fall here are some cool games to get you prepared for the white stuff.

Make a Flake is a great online game that helps make awesome personalized snowflakes.
http://snowflakes.lookandfeel.com/

Create A Snowman is sponsored by the Orange County Library System of Florida. You can build your own snowman as traditional or as crazy as you wish.
http://www.ocls.info/virtual/galleries/holidays/winterholidays.asp?bhcp=1

Have fun when the real stuff falls!

Attention!

The American Red Cross Babysitting Class scheduled for Decembers 2nd & 9th has been rescheduled for January 6th & 13th 2007. Please contact the Youth Services Department if you are interested in joining the course. 570-823-0156 Ext. 217

December Activities at the Library

Teen Babysitting Course- A two part course will be offered on December 2nd & 9th at 9:00-12:30 p.m for ages 11-18th. Participants will be certified by the American Red Cross. The cost of the class is $40. Call 823-0156 EXT. 217 to register for this program.

Princess Tea Party- Come be a princess for a day on Saturday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. We'll be making princess crowns, read princess stories and enjoy refreshments. Call 823-0156 EXT. 217 to register for this program.

Mercy Watson Read-Aloud- Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. for students in grades 1-2. Come hear the zany adventures of the crime fighting pig, Mercy Watson and make a craft. Call 823-0156 EXT. 217 to register for this program.

Holiday Pop-Ups! Saturday, December 16 at 2-4 p.m. Make your own pop-up greeting cards for the holidays! No need to register just stop by anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Call the Osterhout Free Library's Youth Services' Department at 823-0156 ext. 217 to register for any of these activities.

The Youth Services Department of the Osterhout Free Library would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Interested in what the first Thanksgiving was like? Check out Scholastic's The First Thanksgiving via their website.

Or find out how the pilgrims lived at Plimoth Plantationor the History of Thanksgiving at the History Channel.

Don't eat too much turkey and don't forget to draw your very own hand turkey!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Everyone in the Youth Services Department would like to wish you a Happy and Safe Halloween.

Stop by to get some scary and spooky books to help celebrate or to make your costume. Check out the online catalog before you come in.

Check out some history on the holiday at the History Channel.com

New FAll Activities

Check out the Youth Services new fall activities!

Creepy, Crawly Bugs!
Learn all about 'em!

When: Thursday, October 19, 2006
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Where: Youth Services Department
Osterhout Free Library
71 S. Franklin St
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701

Who: Kathy Kelchner, Outreach Educator for Frances Slocum State Park will present this educational program for children up to 6th grade and their families

Please call the Youth Services Department to register for this free program- 823-0156 Ext. 217



Story Bites

When: Monday-Thursday @ 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Where: Youth Services Department of the Osterhout Free Library

Who: Children ages 6-10 years old

What: Stop by and hear the lastest section of our selected book. Librarians will read while you can snack and relax. Listeners will vote on the books selected.

For more information on any of these programs or additional ones please contact the Youth Services Department of the Osterhout Free Library at 823-0156 EXT 217.

The good people at the Barnes and Noble at 421 Arena Hub Plaza Wilkes-Barre will be holding book fair to benefit the Osterhout Free Library.

A percentage of net sales made during the week of September 24-30th will be donated to the library.

Stop by the store to say hello to our staff or during one of our special storytimes. Storytimes will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 10 a.m. & Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog will be visiting our storytimes on Saturday, September 30 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. For more information about the book fair please contact the Osterhout Free Library at 823-0156

Children's Computer Classes

LAPTOTTS (Learning Assisted by Parents and Teachers on Technology for Tots)
For Parents/Caregivers and Children ages 2-5. The classes will include: Safe Internet sites for kids, Using Library Computer Resources, Other fun Computer-based activities.
Wednesday, September 13 at 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25 at 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8 at 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6 at 12:00-12:45 p.m.

Computer Workshops for Kids- ages 6-11. Classes include playful computer activities including the internet.
Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Please call the Youth Services Deparment at 823-0156 Ext. 217 to register for this workshops.

Fall Storytimes

Books & Babies (ages 1-3)
Back by popular demand! Parents and their children can spend time together, play, create a craft, hear stories, songs and fingerplays, and talk with community resource professionals on a different child development issue each week.
Tuesdays, September 19-October 10 from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
*Registration starts Monday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 1/2- 5)
Children participate in stories, songs, fingerplays, a craft project, and see a film!
Kindergarten readiness skills will be introduced at each session.
Wednesdays, October 18- November 8 from 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, October 18- November 8 from 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Saturdays, October 21- November 11 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
*Registration begins Monday, October 9 at 8:30 a.m.

Toddler Storyime (ages 2-3)
Children participate in stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft project!
Wednesdays, November 15-December 6 from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, November 15- December 6 from 11-11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, November 18-December 9 from 10-10:30 a.m.
*Registration begins on Monday, November 6 at 8:30 a.m.

All programs are held at the Osterhout Free Library at 71 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre PA

To Register for any of these great programs please call the Youth Services Department at 823-0156 Ext. 217

Family Art Fun!

Bring the while family to our series of art workshops. Spend quality time with your loved ones and walk away with an orginial piece of amily artwork! Each Saturdays, an artist from ARTS YOUNIVERSE will guide you through a different art beginning on...

Saturday, September 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.
PAINTING FUN AT THE LIBRARY with Erin Miele
Erin will offer instruction in painting techniques. Following the class, those who wish can take a guided tour of the Arts YOUniverse mansion, located on the next block at 156 South Franklin Street.

Saturday, September 23 from 10-11:30 a.m.
WORD PAINTING from Jennifer Hill-Kaucher
Give an old page from a book a new life! Alter it, and make it into a work of art!

Saturday, September 30 from 10-11:30 a.m.
*CREATING IN CLAY with Bob Schmitz
Your hands may get a little dirty, but you'll create something beautiful!
*This class will meet at the Arts YOUniverse building at 156 S. Franklin St.

Saturday, October 7 from 10-11:30 a.m.
CREATING MONOLOGUES with Jennifer Hill-Kaucher
Discover the hidden actor in you, as Jennifer helps you create your own monologue!

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE, BUT PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING THE YOUTH SERVICES DESK AT 823-0156 EXT. 217.

Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa
in conjuction with The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and The Scranton Area Foundation.

Crescendo

Come Meet Conductor of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Larry Loh!

At a special breakfast in the Youth Services Department of the Osterhout Free Library on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.

Find out about the upcoming Concert for Children ages 3-12 titled Crescendo!


For more information contact the Youth Services Department at 823-0156 Ext. 217

For more informantion on the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at http://www.nepaphil.org/

Teen Poetry Workshop

You are invited to come and share your writing with

Jim Warner of Wilkes University and other poets.

New members are always welcome.

Every Tuesday Evening

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Osterhout Free Library

71 South Franklin Street

For more information please contact the Youth Services Department at
823-0156 ext. 217

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Starting kindergarten this fall? Come to our Welcome to Kindergarten party! Children will hear stories about kindergarten and create a 'back to school' craft, while parents talk with Kindergarten teacher Sharon Hinchey. Mrs. Hinchey will talk about what to expect on that first day, and now to better prepare yourself and your child for a more pleasant school experience. There is no charge for this program but please make a reservation as space is limited.

The welcome party is on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at the Osterhout Free Library.

Call the Youth Services Desk at 823-0156 Ext. 217 to register for the fun!