HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Osterhout Free Library will close at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 22 nd remain CLOSED on Thursday, Novembr 23 rd for Thanksgiving Day.

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Please join us for the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 12, 2006, from 1 to 6 PM at Genetti's Hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Ticket Rates are as follows:
Adults $ 6 and Children $ 3.
Proceeds benefit the Osterhout Free Library

New Reference Books

Here are some of the new additions to our reference collection

The Face of Decline by Thomas Dublin and Walter Licht
Portrays the downfall of the coal industry and also the mining families considerable resilience in meeting the adversity

Stories form the Mines by Thomas Curra

Indian Trail and Edgemont Amusement Parks by Sean and Johanna S. Billings
Highlights the history of two legendary parks in Lehigh Township

Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic by Bill Russell If you want to collect mushrooms or simply learn about these fascinating life forms this books is for you.

William Geneology: Matthew, Thomas, Miles and Swain by Fred Russell Williams, Jr.

Hogrebe, Hogrefe, Hogreve Family Origins by Lawrence F. Hogrebe

Around Hazleton by Richard W. Funk

American First Ladies by Robert Watson

Inspirational

Speaking of Miracles by FR. Cassian J. Yuhaus, CP with FR. Richard Frechette, CP
The Faith Experience at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Ann in Scranton, PA

Kids Have you Seen My Backpack and other Inspirational Stories complied by Donna Talarico
Anthology for adult learner

Saturdays, Dandelions and Roots by Carmen F. Ambrosino
Stories of inspiration, hope and recovery from Addiction