Osterhout Free Library

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday he plans to fight proposed federal Medicaid rules that advocates say may jeopardize treatment for cancer, HIV and other serious illnesses.

To unearth some of the best mystery recommendations, Bookmarks reader-in-chief Sarah Scinto turns to the Franklin Street Sleuths book club at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has narrowed its search for an executive director to replace Carl Beardsley Jr. to seven candidates.

A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom Cillo plays in a game for Lycoming College, he’ll be one of the oldest players to ever see playtime at the collegiate level.

The Susquehanna County Heritage Trail invites the public to tour the area’s most historic attractions this weekend. In Wilkes-Barre, the Brewsterhout Rooftop Party raises funds for the Osterhout Free Library. And in East Stroudsburg, the Pickle Me Poconos festival coincides with the NEPA Comedy festival. Those events and more in this week’s Eventful feature about things to do.

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.