Osterhout Free Library

July 21, 2025 – Temple Dental is coming to Tamaqua with its brand new rural dentistry track. The program is set to start as early as 2026 with the goal of addressing gaps in rural dentistry. Northeast Pennsylvania’s first hip-hop festival returns this summer with more talent. And, book recommendations from Osterhout Free Library’s annual tent sale.

Browsing the tables of a library book sale is like going on a treasure hunt. For this week's recommendations, we asked some bookish treasure hunters at the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library's annual tent sale for some of their favorite reads.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, placed its entire staff on leave at the end of March. Local librarians say that’s left funding that would go to the Pennsylvania state library system in limbo.

It’s the first weekend of spring! Freshen up your wardrobe with a clothing swap, practice self-care by attending a health and wellness fair, play miniature golf at the library and more.

Over 101 years ago the Osterhout Free Library’s South Branch opened in Wilkes-Barre's Rolling Mill Hill neighborhood. Representatives cut a green ribbon with a very large pair of scissors on Thursday, Jan. 30, to officially open its newest location.

Welcome to Bookmarks, where twice a month, we'll compile a list of reading recommendations from people around the community. To start off, WVIA's Sarah Scinto asked a few avid readers for their favorite read of 2024.

The South Branch of the Osterhout Free Library closed after burst pipes damaged its original location in Wilkes-Barre. Library enthusiasts worked to find a new location, which is set to open soon.

The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library's 47th annual Tent Book Sale is on this week. We asked some shoppers how they find their next great read among the well-stocked tables.