New Reference Books

Here is a list of new reference books!

Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania edited by M. Maddox and J Wemple

The Twin Shaft Disaster: Pittston's Greatest and most Tragic Mine Accident in the History of Coal Mining edited by J. Bussacco

The Stone Coal Way: A Guide to Navigating Delaware & Lehigh national Heritage Corridor through Eastern Pennsylvania by Tom Shealey

Jo Jo famous: from Tears to Laughter the Life Story of Jo Jo the Clown by Joann M. Jordan

Check out our new web page.

To provide easy access to our online databases we have made a few changes to our web page. Power Library, Learning Express Library and Homework Help are now accessible right from the home page. Also, you can take a look at the current programs sponsored by the Osterhout Free Library by clicking the ONGOING PROGRAMS link.

Free Computer Classes for Adults

For October and November class schedule check out our calendar of Events.

Want to know where to get FREE MONEY for Business?

Come and check out a book "Free Money" by New York Times best selling author Matthew Lesko. The book lists more than 12,000 programs for starting or expanding a business with government Grants, Low Interest Loans, contacts and Free Services.

note: the reference books are available for library use only.

Double Trouble Poetry Reading

The Osterhout Free Library presents a poetry reading by local poets Anita Wynn writing as Autolykos and John Yamrus, on Tuesday October 25, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. The library is located at 71 South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. Please call the Information Services Desk at 821-1959 for more information and to register. Refreshments will be provided.

Welcome!

Welcome to Information Services Department Blog. Here you will find the information about the ongoing programs, new additions to our resources, and classes offered by the Osterhout Free Library, etc. Also checkout our CIRCUALTION, YOUTH SERVICES and BRANCHES blogs for their updates. Thank you for visiting.