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April...Library Week...Poetry Month

2010-04-06T11:45:00.002-04:00

April 11-17 is National Library Week and the Osterhout has something to do every day. Check our website for a listing of events and plan to attend as many as you can. Show your support for the free institution that makes a difference in your community!

April is National Poetry Month and the Osterhout has several events to celebrate poetry. Check the website or stop in the library to make rhyme and reason of our word-related events!

LOCAL HISTORY DVDs

2010-04-01T09:42:00.003-04:00

Check out one of these locally-produced DVDs dealing with our area's history.
(If the disc you want is checked out, you can put a hold on it at the Information Services desk.)

Frances Slocum: Child of Two Americas. (2007) 40 minutes. A historically-accurate renactment of the saga of Frances Slocum / Maconaquah, filmed on location in Wilkes-Barre and Indiana.

The Battle of Wyoming (2005). On July 3rd 1778...two forces clashed in one of the bloodiest battles of the American frontier...

Stories from the Mines (2004). 60 minutes. "A compelling dramatized documentary that recounts the epic human rights conflict between immigrant anthracite coal miners, turn-of-the-century industrialists and the United States Government."

Classic Films

2009-07-29T14:05:00.004-04:00

While the library is always your source for the hottest new DVDs, we have also added some classic films to our collection.

Check out one of the 14 films available in the Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection:
Saboteur
Rear Window
Shadow of a Doubt
Rope
The Trouble with Harry
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Vertigo
Torn Curtain
Topaz
Frenzy
Family Plot
Psycho
The Birds

We also have films from the Criterion Collection:

Grey Gardens (1976)See the original documentary on which the Jessica Lange / Drew Barrymore film is based.
The Devil & Daniel Webster Americana. B&W. (1941)
Wise Blood Based on Flannery O'Connor's first novel (1979)
The Tales of Hoffman A visual extravaganza based on the Offenbach opera. In English. Color. (1951)
Henry V Laurence Olivier portrays the king in this timeless Shakespeare play (1944)
The River The story of a British family in India. Color. (1951)
The Red Balloon / White Mane (1956/1953, in French)
Days of Heaven (1978)
The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

Fans of Japanese animation may enjoy the highly-regarded
Grave of the Fireflies originally released in 1988.

Local Author of Battle Book to Speak at Library

2009-04-15T17:41:00.001-04:00

Local author Mark Dziak will be at the Osterhout on April 18 at 2 pm to discuss his book on what battle? ( polls)

The event is free and open to the public! Please join us this Saturday.

Trivia Question: April

2009-04-06T19:41:00.004-04:00

Who said “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” ( polls)

Check back next week for the correct answer!
William Shakespeare was the correct answer. Way to go, voters!

Weekly Poll

2009-03-30T18:22:00.000-04:00

Which of the following can you get free with your Luzerne County library card? ( polls)

How to Download Audiobooks

2009-03-23T13:23:00.003-04:00

Did you know that your Luzerne County library card gives you access to thousands of audiobook titles that can be downloaded --for FREE-- onto your home computer or portable MP3 player? It only takes a few easy steps to get started. Visit the Osterhout Free Library webpage and click

the Getting Started link under the icon shown above. Or ask for a pamphlet at the Information Services desk.
OR
If you want to be shown how it is done, stop by the library's public computer lab on Saturday, April 18th, between 10am & 1 pm. You will learn everything you need to know about downloading books to your computer or MP3 player. Don't forget to bring your library card and MP3 player, and you will leave with a downloaded audiobook.

Art Display at the Osterhout Free Library

2009-02-28T11:27:00.004-05:00

Hank Curtis is the Book Nook artist for February. His multi-media art addresses issues including: homelessness, poverty, healthcare, media, culture, humanity, technology, gender, and semiotics. Some elements of his art intone a bit of satiric humor i.e. “What if Barbie was homeless?”

Diabets Digital Photo Frame

2009-02-23T14:25:00.004-05:00

Osterhout Free Library has recently received a digital photo frame from Luzerne County Diabetes Task Force. It displays the information to increase diabetes awareness; it's prevention, treatment and management. The information is provided in easy to understand format. Please come and check it out. The frame is kept on the microfilm cabinets, right behind the Information Services Desk. You are most welcome to take home the booklets and brochures on the same topic donated by the Luzerne County Diabetes Task Force.

Tax Assistance

2009-02-05T12:37:00.004-05:00

The area agency on aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties is pleased to announce that the RSVP volunteers will be available to help seniors and low income individuals with income under $40,000 with simple federal and state income taxes,PACE and Rebate Forms. There is no charge for this service. You must schedule an appointment for assistance. All federal and state income tax forms will be e-filed.

To schedule an appointment please call the number followed by the location:

Kingston Senior Center, Kingston - 287-1102 - (Mondays )
CEO, Wilkes-Barre - 826-0510 ext. 264 - (Mondays)
Osterhout Free Library, Wilkes-Barre - 822-1159 ext. 3309- ( Tuesdays)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Tuesdays)
Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Wednesday)
Greater Wilkes Barre Association for the Blind, Exeter - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Wednesday)

You must bring all W-2's, 1099's, social security information and any other forms showing income and copies of last years' tax return and property/rent rebate.

How to Save on almost everything?

2009-01-19T15:07:00.010-05:00

The Sunday Voice of January 18th has published an answer to this question and the answer is by using your PUBLIC LIBRARY. You can...

borrow free CDs and DVDs instead of renting
borrow free books and audiobooks instead of buying
attend free programs such as Movie Nights, poetry workshops, book discussions and philosophical discussions instead of going to the movie theater
download audiobooks and access information from online databases instead of driving to the library
free access to local newspapers
free assistance with job search and homework
free computer, foreign language and ESL classes

In addition, many people looking for jobs are coming to the libraries to check out the information on job outlooks, different careers, resume writing and job openings in the area.

No time to browse the shelves....

2009-01-17T13:44:00.011-05:00

No time to browse the library shelves during normal business hours? No problem, take a look at NextReads. Finding the books that interests you couldn't be easier. Sign up for the Newsletters on the topic of your interests to get great book suggestions by e-mail. Each book title links directly to the Access Pennsylvania Database where you can find libraries that own the books. NextReads is available through the POWER Library. To access the POWER Library from any remote location, you will need a valid Luzerne County Library Card. If you need further information please contact us @ 821-1959.

Bollywood Movies

2009-01-13T11:53:00.019-05:00

If you are a Bollywood movie fan check out the Osterhout Free Library's collection for the latest additions. Recently we have added following movies:

This drama from India explores the troubled relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his oldest son, Harilal. This is tragedy of a man who transformed the soul of a nation, but could not provide salvation for his own flesh and blood. Mahatma Gandhi was known in life as "The Great Soul" -- the "Father of a Nation." But while Gandhi's peaceful form of civil disobedience led India to independence and inspired civil rights movements across the globe, his eldest son, Harilal, was wandering the streets of India destitute and conflicted.

Jodhaa Akbar is the story of the greatest Mughal emperor that ruled Hindustan (now India), Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar, and the fiery young Rajput princess, Jodhaa. Set in the sixteenth century, this epic romance begins as a marriage of alliance between two cultures and religions, for political gain, with the Hindu King Bharmal of Amer giving his daughter's hand to a Muslim Emperor, Akbar. When Akbar accepts the marriage proposal, little does he know that in his efforts to strengthen his relations with the Rajputs, he would in turn be embarking on a new journey - the journey of true love.

In the 1970s, small-time actor Om (Shah Rukh Khan) falls in love with superstar Shanti (Deepika Padukone), but the two of them are later killed in a suspicious on-set fire. When he's reincarnated 30 years later, Om is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze. In his former life, he swears he saw Shanti's secret husband (Arjun Rampal) set fire to the set … which means his only chance to expose the truth is to have the movie remade.

The movie is set in the Victorian period of the British Raj, and revolves around the peasants from a barren village who are oppressed by high taxes imposed by the British. When the peasants attempt to persuade the officers to reduce the taxes, the officers put forth a proposition to the peasants. One senior officer offers them to cancel their taxes for three years if their village team beats them at cricket. After accepting this proposition, the villagers face the arduous task of learning the game and playing for a result that will change their village's destiny.

You can put a hold on the movies if those movies are checked out.

Presidential Inauguration

2009-01-13T09:59:00.011-05:00

Only 7 days until January 20, 2009, the Presidential Inauguration day. If you want to know how the presidential inauguration works or want to learn more about pomp and presidents visit:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/pihtml/pihome.html.
This site provides access to a collection of approximately 400 items from each of the 62 inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to William Jefferson Clinton's in 1997, and will include items from the 63rd inauguration of 2001. This presentation includes diaries and letters of presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music." (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) The site may be searched by keyword, subject or inauguration.

To plan your trip to the Washington D.C. to attend the inauguration ceremony, please visit:http://inaugural.senate.gov/2009/ for more information.

Holiday Closing

2008-12-18T18:55:00.003-05:00

Osterhout Free Library

will be closed on

Wednesday, December 24th & Thursday, December 25th.

Library will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on

Friday, December 26th & Saturday, December 27th.

The Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30 th and will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Colleges and Careers database...

2008-11-11T14:55:00.001-05:00

Are you looking into colleges? Are you considering a career change? Try Testing and Education Reference Center w/Careers. Osterhout Free Library would like to get your opinion about this resource before adding it to our collection. This is a single source solution for testing, education and careers. It includes information on private high schools, undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education programs, searchable by location, major, tuition, sports programs and more. It also includes Holland Career Assessments tests, occupation requirement data, and resume writing tools and tips.

You can access this database by going to our homepage at http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/ and then by clicking on Testing and Education Reference Center link on the right hand side.

This free trial is open to all and is available till December 5, 2008. Please try it yourself, tell your friends and let us know what you think about it by taking a survey. We value your opinion. Please feel free to contact us for more information @ 821-1959.

Swordplay

2008-11-10T15:23:00.000-05:00

Halloween Party at our North Branch

2008-10-31T09:27:00.001-04:00

EBSCO adds Research Starters-Business

2008-10-25T10:56:00.001-04:00

Research Starters - Business offer students a starting point for their research. By providing comprehensive summaries of discipline-specific topics, they help students grasp the broad outlines of a subject, realize its real world applications, critically engage it, and locate sources for researching it in greater detail. Most articles are around 3,000 words, making them more in-depth than the average text book or encyclopedia entry, yet short enough to be easily digestible.

Each Research Starters -Business article contains: Abstract, keywords, overview, further insights/applications, viewpoints/issues/discourse, terms/concepts, bibliography and suggested reading.

As usuall, if you are tryig to access it from home, go to our library's webpage @ http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/,
click on

then click on

and then scroll all the way down to the Research Starters - Business.

If you have any questions please give us a call @ 821-1959

Career Development and Employment

2008-10-17T11:20:00.001-04:00

Representatives from Career Development and Employment will be at the Osterhout Free Library to assess and present the candidates in the best way to the hundreds of employers.

Since 1996, over 9,00 graduates have been placed into jobs! You can realize a true competitive advantage by earning a diploma in Medical, Administrative and Computers/I.T. careers.

Please come and take advantage of this opportunity.

Place: Osterhout Free Library
Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 6 pm- 8 pm

For more information or registration give us a call @ 821-1959.

Annual Youth Expo 2008

2008-10-08T13:54:00.002-04:00

12th Annual Youth Expo is scheduled on Thursday, October 23rd at 7 PM. The Youth Talent is sponsored by Friends of family Service Association of Wyoming Valley.

All the students from grade 7- 12 are invited to participate in the following categories:
Vocal (solo/ Duo), Alternative Act (solo/duo), Band (Classical/Jazz/Rock/POP), Dance (Solo/Duo), Instrumental (Solo/Duo), Group (vocal, instrumental and dance with three or more individuals).
You may register @ www.liu18.org/yte or by mailing form to Suzanne Youngblood, Plymouth Public Library @ 107 Main Street, Plymouth. The performsers will receive awards and will compete for cash prizes, gift certificates and the opportunity to perform at local venues.
Deadline for entries is October 17, 2008.

There is $ 5 entry fee.

The Dress Rehearsal is scheduled for October 21, 2008.

For more information please call Suzzane Youngblood @779-4775.

Digital Television Transition

2008-10-08T10:36:00.001-04:00

Did you know that at midnight on February 17, 2009, all U.S. TV broadcasts will be in digital format? This means that if you receive TV signals via an antenna, you won't be able to watch TV unless you switch to digital TV or get a TV converter.
The federal government has launched the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, to help the families in need. Through this program, you can request for up to two coupons, worth $40 each, for buying a TV converter box. TV converter boxes cost between $50 to $70 and these coupons can be used to pay part of the converter box cost. You will have to pay remaining balance, which may range from $10 to $30.
For more information go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/To apply for the coupons go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx

Vegetarian Way

2008-09-30T10:00:00.003-04:00

Alaine Change, President of the Vegetarian Way, will talk about Senior Citizens' nutrition needs and why vegetarian options can be healthier as one ages.

Place: Osterhout Free Library
Date: October 9, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

For more information or to register for the program give us a call

570-821-1959

Are you looking for the Rosetta Stone?

2008-09-27T11:06:00.003-04:00

The bad news is that the Rosetta Stone has discontinued its online version and will no longer be available remotely. The good news is that the Osterhout Free Library has replaced the Rosetta Stone with Mango Languages. Through this database, you can learn several languages such as

Brazilian
Portuguese

German

Mandarin Chinese

Spanish

Italian

ESL Polish

Japanese

Greek

ESL Spanish
French
Russian
ESL Brazilian

Let us know how you liked this database by calling 821-1959 or by sending comments to this post.

PA Newspapers

2008-09-27T10:19:00.002-04:00

PA newspapers are now available online. To see the list of publications, go to http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/, click on ProQuest and then click on PUBLICATIONS icon. It gives coverage from 1983 onwards and includes Citizen's Voice from 2006 and The Times-Tribune from 2005 onwards.

If you are trying to access this database from home, you will need to enter the barcode on the back of your library card.

If you need more information or need further assistance please give us a call at 821-1959.

Crescendo Family Concert

2008-09-17T11:39:00.002-04:00

Tickets are $ 7
For more information contact Box Office @ 570-341-1568

A Klezmer Concert

2008-09-13T15:06:00.001-04:00

Please join us for the A Klezmer Concert sponsored by Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services and the Osterhout Free Library. Odessa Klezmer, under the direction of Ed Goldberg, brings the happy dance music of the Klezmerim to mainstream America. IF like exciting, foot-sttomping, hand-clapping music, come hear the odessa Klezmer Band playing their traditional Klezmer & Polka melodies. The music is upbeat, with lots of energy.

Light refreshments will be served at 11:30 am. Please call 570-824-4646 for more information.

Not sure what to read next....

2008-09-11T16:30:00.003-04:00

Try NextReads available through the POWER Library database. It suggests great books by e-mail! Select as many newsletters from the list such audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction A to Z, Mystery, Kids Books, and Mind and Body etc.

Once you subscribe to the newsletter, you will receive selected newsletter in your mail with list of titles. Each book title links directly to the Access Pennsylvania Database where you can find libraries that own the book. Finding the book that interests you couldn't be easier.

If you wish not to receive the newsletters, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the "manage subscriptions" link at the bottom of this page.

A great resource for avid readers. If you have any questions feel free to call us at 821-1959.

Smoke Free Pennsylvania

2008-09-05T13:43:00.006-04:00

Beginning from September 11, 2008, smoking is banned in Pennsylvania.

Act 27 of 2008, The Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) regulates smoking in public places and workplaces across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the exception of the City of Philadelphia.

The CIAA defines a “public place” as an enclosed area which serves as a workplace, commercial establishment, or an area where the public is invited or permitted. The term “public place” includes, but is not limited to:

- Facilities which provide education, food or health care-related services
- Vehicles used for mass transportation
- Mass transportation stations
- Public Facility
- A sports or recreational facility
- A theater or performance establishment
- Nightclubs

The CIAA defines a “workplace” as an indoor area serving as a place of employment, occupation, business, trade, craft, professional or volunteer activity. Place of employment means the area that an employee uses for work or any other purpose which includes, but is not limited to:

- Offices
- Meeting rooms
- Sales, production and storage areas
- Cafeterias, lunch rooms, break rooms
- Restrooms
- Stairways
- Hallways
- Warehouses
- Garages

Outdoor smoking
The CIAA does not provide a required minimum distance. If possible, a distance of 20 feet is recommended.

If you need more information please visit http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=174&q=251429

POWER Library Survey

2008-09-05T11:43:00.001-04:00

Please take a POWER Library survey to let us know what you think about it. Taking this survey will allow us to understand your needs and will help us to serve you better. To take a survey please click on the following link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YHyN6L97TlKyICyNC6xGTA_3d_3d"

If you cannot click on it please cut and paste the link in the URL box.

Thanks for your co-opration.

Mystery Reading Events

2008-09-05T11:40:00.000-04:00

Meet the Author

2008-09-05T11:38:00.000-04:00

Digital Television Conversion

2008-09-05T11:31:00.000-04:00

USS New York

2008-08-09T10:57:00.001-04:00

Here SHE is, the USS New York, made from the World Trade Center !

Can you imagine......making this out of scrap from a disaster like 911 ......

The ship's motto? 'Never Forget'

It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center .It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions th at include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept 9, 2003, 'those big rough steelworkers treate d it with total reverence,' recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. 'It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.' Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the 'hair on my neck stood up.' 'It had a big meaning to it for all of us,' he said. 'They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back.'

Special Author Event

2008-07-26T16:30:00.001-04:00

Come and join us for the Book Discussion & signing event for Reliving the Romance of History.

Participating Authors are:

Tracie Peterson
Judith Miller
Kim Vogel Sawyer
Cathy Marie Hake

LOCATION: Osterhout Free Library

71 S Franklin Street

Wilkes- Barre, PA

DATE: September 2

Timing: 6:30 - 8 pm

Please give us a call @ 821-1959 to register for the program.

Puppet Show

2008-07-21T18:49:00.002-04:00

As a part of the Summer Reading Program, North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library will be hosting a puppet show called "SUSAN KLINE and HER FAMILY of FRIENDS".

Location: Osterhout Free Library North Branch
1021 N. Washington Street, Parsons

Date: Monday, July 28, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm

Please pre-register by calling @ 822-4660.

Bookfair

2008-07-21T13:55:00.007-04:00

Please join us for the Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King's bookstore bookfair. Simply present the voucher to the cashier at the time of purchase and a percentage of a net sale will be donated to the Osterhout Free Library. Gift card purchases are not included in the sale. Vouchers will also be available at the door.

LOCATION: 7 Main Sreet, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

DATES: August 9 - August 16
TIMES:

M - Th : 8 am - 9 pm
F : 8 am - 11 pm
Sat : 10 am - 11 pm

For more information, please give us a call @ 821-1959

CPR / AED Training Program

2008-06-30T17:20:00.002-04:00

The Osterhout Free Library is offereing a CPR / AED training program in conjuction with American red Cross. The program includes audio-visual presentations, hands-0n skills training sessions and instructions on how to use Automated External Defibrillator. This training can prepare you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. The program details are as follows:

Place: Osterhout Free Library
Date: July 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $ 35 per person

Space is limited to 12 people only.

Light refreshments will be served

Please call to register @ 821-1959

All the participents will receive a certificate of completion.

Library Closing

2008-06-30T14:56:00.000-04:00

Osterhout Free Library

will be

CLOSED

on July 4th

Our regular hours will resume

on July 5th.

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

2008-06-25T10:39:00.000-04:00

Osterhout Free Library to host an Open House for the Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Date: July 3, 2008

Time: 6 pm- 8 pm

Location:

Osterhout Free Library

71 S. Franklin Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Please give us a call @ 821-1959 to register for the program.

Light refreshments will be served.

Annual Book Sale

2008-06-14T11:35:00.001-04:00

Friends of the Osterhout Free Library
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
at
Lawn of the OSterhout Free Library71 S. Franklin StreetWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Great Bargains!!!!!Adult and Children's BooksFiction and Non-FictionC.D's Cassetts, Audio BooksDVD's and VCR Tapes and Texts

Saturday, June 14th --- 9:30 am - 4 pm
Monday, 16th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, June 17th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, June 18th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday, June 19th --- 9:30 am - 7 pm
Friday, June 20th --- 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday, June 21st --- 9:30 am - 2 pm

Bag day is all day Saturday, June 21st

Digital Television Transition

2008-06-11T11:05:00.001-04:00

The federal government has launched the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, to help the families in need. Through this program, you can request for up to two coupons, worth $40 each, for buying a TV converter box. TV converter boxes cost between $50 to $70 and these coupons can be used to pay part of the converter box cost. You will have to pay remaining balance, which may range from $10 to $30.

For more information go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/To apply for the coupons go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx

Memorial Day Clossing

2008-05-22T15:16:00.000-04:00

In observance of the Memorial Day
the Osterhout Free Library will be

CLOSED

Saturday, May 24
and
Monday, May 26th

Book Sale

2008-05-14T13:12:00.003-04:00

Friends of the Osterhout Free Library
ANNUAL BOOK SALE

Lawn of the OSterhout Free Library
71 S. Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Great Bargains!!!!!

Adult and Children's Books
Fiction and Non-Fiction
C.D's Cassetts, Audio Books
DVD's and VCR Tapes and Texts

Saturday, June 14th --- 9:30 am - 4 pm
Monday, 16th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, June 17th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, June 18th --- 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday, June 19th --- 9:30 am - 7 pm
Friday, June 20th --- 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday, June 21st --- 9:30 am - 2 pm

Bag day is all day Saturday, June 21st

North Branch is Now Open

2008-05-13T15:18:00.002-04:00

Here are the snapshots of the North branch Grand Opening Ceremony...

Grand Opening

2008-05-05T11:11:00.001-04:00

Please join the
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Library Project Group
and
The North Branch Staff
in celebrating the

Grand Opening of the North Branch
Monday, May 5, 2008
6 pm - 8 pm
at
1021 N Washington Street
Wilkes - Barre

If you have any questions please call North Branch @ 822-4660

Sports Illustrated

2008-04-24T19:19:00.000-04:00

The Sports Illustrated Archives is now available online. You can read the full text articles, see images including the cover page of the back issues from 1954. This resource can be accessed @ http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/ where you can also watch the video clips.

source:ResourceShelf

Digital Television Transition

2008-04-24T17:42:00.002-04:00

Did you know that at midnight on February 17, 2009, all U.S. TV broadcasts will be in digital format? This means that if you receive TV signals via an antenna, you won't be able to watch TV unless you switch to digital TV or get a TV converter.

The federal government has launched the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, to help the families in need. Through this program, you can request for up to two coupons, worth $40 each, for buying a TV converter box. TV converter boxes cost between $50 to $70 and these coupons can be used to pay part of the converter box cost. You will have to pay remaining balance, which may range from $10 to $30.

For more information go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/
To apply for the coupons go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx

Good Friday

2008-03-15T14:31:00.000-04:00

On March 21st the

Osterhout Free Library will

CLOSE

at 11:30 a.m.

in observance of the

Good Friday.

Our regular hours will resume on

Saturday, March 22nd

Relocation Project of the North Branch

2008-02-06T10:16:00.000-05:00

The North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library has found a new temporary location at

1021 N. Washington Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.

We would like to thank all the supporters of the North Branch and would like to keep them informed about the progress by posting the pictures.

MAIN ENTRNACE

FRONT DESK

MEETING ROOM

For more information or relocation update give us a call at 822-4660

Plains Branch

2008-01-16T14:44:00.001-05:00

PLAINS BRANCH

of the OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY

WILL BE

CLOSED

JANUARY 18Th

for the repairs.

FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE

2008-01-16T13:56:00.001-05:00

The local office of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program will be sponsoring free tax preparation assistance from February to April 2008 for individuals with modest incomes (under $40, 000 annual). The Gates Lab at the Osterhout Free Library Central Branch is one of the locations for this service. (Other locations are LCCC, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittston, and the Kingston Senior Center). Starting on February 5 and ending on April 9, the program will take place at the Osterhout, mostly on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The tax preparation will be for basic federal forms only (no profit or loss for business, rents, employee business expenses, moving, or capital gains, etc); state forms are not included. Results will be electronically filed with a hard copy made for the tax payer.
RSVP volunteers who do the tax preparation are trained and certified in using IRS material. Anyone who would like to have taxes done by this program must make an appointment through the local RSVP office (not the Library). The number to call is 822-1159, ext. 3337. This is a dedicated voice mail line. The individual will receive a return call to set up an appointment.

New location for the North branch...

2008-01-16T13:50:00.000-05:00

The public is invited to an Informational Meeting on Wed, January 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm at St. Dominic’s Church, Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 to discuss a temporary relocation of the library.

Holiday Hours

2007-12-18T11:18:00.000-05:00

The Osterhout Free Library will be closed on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25 th for the holiday season.
On December 26, 27, 28, and 29- 30 the library will be open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Again the library will closed on Monday, December 31, 2007 and Tuesday, January 1, 2008 to welcome the New Year.

WISH YOU ALL a HAPPY and a SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

Chekout the new look of our Children's Wing....

2007-12-18T10:54:00.000-05:00

Carla's Creations artists from Transforming Environments have given a new look to our Children's wing. You must come to see their work but in the meantime please take a glance at some of the pictures.

Please come and visit us to see more.

Answer to Database Trivia Question # 19

2007-12-17T15:48:00.001-05:00

The correct answer is All of the Above.
All three databases, streaMed Patient Portal, SIR Discoverer, DartClix are available through POWER Library available at www.osterhout.lib.pa.us.
streaMed Patient Portal is a consumer health and patient education video database. It covers health related topics from cancer - diabetics - plastic surgery to relaxation exercises. It is available for in-house use only.
SIRS Discoverer includes middle and elementary curriculum topics and is designed to strengthen reading, writing, research, and computer skills. It also includes Global Internet Resources for 1-9 graders.
DartClix provides access to the electronic resources as well as the the access Pennsylvania catalog.

SIRS Discover and the DartCLix are accessible from any remote location with your FREE LUZERNE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM CARD. To learn more about these databases give us a call at 821-1959.

Database Triavia Question # 19

2007-12-03T17:22:00.000-05:00

Please visit us next Moday to find the answer.

Osterhout Free Library's North Branch is Closed

2007-11-29T12:34:00.000-05:00

Thank you all for your support and patience during the closing of the North Branch. The North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library is closed due to the damage done by the fire. The collection and furnishings have been put in storage until we can find a suitable location for the library. The North Branch has a rich history in the Parsons Section of Wilkes-Barre and it is the intention of the Board and staff of the Osterhout Free Library to bring the library back to Parsons as soon as possible. Please continue being patient and know that re-opening the library is our priority.

Answer to Database Trivia question # 18

2007-11-27T13:34:00.000-05:00

The correct answer is SIRS Discoverer. This database can be accessed from the POWER Library available at http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us. If you are trying to access it from home or any remote location, you will need to enter the barcode on the back of the library card. Once in POWER Library, click on the SIRS Discoverer listed under children's resources. Type in Thanksgiving and then check out the articles that are followed by a 'red a'.

Database Trivia Question # 18

2007-11-20T10:03:00.000-05:00

Please visit us next Monday to find the answer.

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-20T08:54:00.000-05:00

Library will CLOSE at

4 pm on
November 21st

and will be

CLOSED on

November 22nd
to celebrate the

THANKSGIVING Holiday

Answer to Database Trivia question # 17

2007-11-12T19:18:00.000-05:00

Whoever guessed it guessed it right. The correct answer is HERITAGE QUEST. In order to access this database go to our web page at http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/ and click on the icon on the right hand side. Click on http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/HQ.pdf to learn more about the database.

Halloween Parade at the Osterhout

2007-11-08T15:43:00.000-05:00

Here are the snapshots of the Halloween Parade arranged by the YA department

Holiday Closing

2007-11-05T19:53:00.000-05:00

Library will
close at
4 pm on November 21st
and
will be closed on November 22nd

to celebrate
THANKSGIVING.

Database Trivia Question # 17

2007-11-05T19:14:00.000-05:00

Please visit us next Monday to check out the answer.

Answer to Database Trivia Question # 16

2007-10-29T13:12:00.000-04:00

Some of you guessed it right. The correct answer to this question is 'All of the Above.'

The Literature Resource Center and the Contemporary Authors are available from the Osterhout Free Library's web page at http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/. In order to access these resources from home, all you need is an access to the Internet and your FREE Luzerne County Library System Card. Our license for the Literature Resources Center is limited to one user at a time and you won't be able to access this source if it is being used by other user. The Contemporary Authors is available through 'POWER Library'. In addition to these two sources, we also have Literary Criticism and Contemporary Authors in print format. You may also find some of the authors listed in the Biography Reference Bank available from the POWER Library.

As always if you have any questions please give us a call at 821-1959.

Internet PC Reservation Self Log on

2007-10-25T17:34:00.000-04:00

Osterhout Free Library has a new Self Log On system for the Internet Computers

The advantages of the new system are as follows:

No need to check at the Information Services Desk

Extended Internet time if the other computers are not being used

Reserve the next availalbe computer if all the if all the computers are being used

More control over downloading the docuements on CD or Flash drives

No need to worry about paying for unwanted printouts

Come and check out it out yourself

Database Trivia Question # 16

2007-10-23T10:29:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to check out the correct answer

AuthorFest 2007

2007-10-12T15:51:00.000-04:00

AuthorFest will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 1:30 pm at Genetti Best Western. This is a ticketed event presented by the Tudor Bookshop and the Luzerne County Library System. Tickets can be purchased for $16 per ticket at the Osterhout Free Library and it's branches. Ticket includes Viennese Desert Table, a $5 coupon toward the purchase of books at the event and $3 donation to your library. To see the information about the authors, click on the Author Guide.

If you are not interested in attending the program, no problem. You can still contribute to the fundraiser event for your library and win fabulous prizes by buying raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are sold for $2.00 each or 3 for $ 5.00 and can be purchased at the Osterhout Free Library and its branches. Drawing for the raffle will be held on October 21, 2007.

Please don't miss this opportunity to show your support and chance to win the fabulous prizes.

Answer to Database Trivia question # 15

2007-10-08T19:02:00.001-04:00

The correct answer is Learning Express Library. To access this database, you can go to http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/. Then click on the

icon on the right hand side. Create a username and a password. If you require a home access, your user name should be your library card number. Once you log on click on the Middle School Writing School Improvement. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and then complete the 6 part Writing Course Series. Good Luck!

Visit us again next Monday for a new question.

Barnes and Nobles Bookfair

2007-10-04T15:47:00.000-04:00

Support the Osterhout Free Library by purchasing items at the Barnes and Noble Bookfair. The bookfair is scheduled from Sunday, October 28 to Saturday, November 3 at the Barnes and Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza. Simply present the Voucher at the cash register at the time of the purchase and a percentage will be donated to the Osterhout Free Library.

Storytimes will be held
Tuesday October 10th at 10 a.m.
and
Thursday November 1st at 6:30 p.m.
at Arena Hub Plaza

Tune Into Heritage at the NEPA Philharmonic Crescendo Family Concert

2007-10-04T13:53:00.001-04:00

NEPA Philharmonic in parternship with the Osterhout Free Library presents the Crescendo Family Concert, an outreach effort geared towards getting children exposed to the arts, specifically quality orchestral music, at a young age. The Crescendo Family Concert is an annual three-part event with the theme this year, "Tune Into Heritage". The event consists of an interactive web page, a dozen or so interactive partner stations pertaining to several aspects of our local heritage, and then finally the concert itself. All of these activities were created with the idea of getting children exposed to orchestral music as well as some of our local heritage and cultures.

The Crescendo Family Concert, along with the Tune into Heritage event, will take place at the Scranton Cultural Center Sunday, October 14, 2007. Tune Into Heritage starts at 1 P.M. and the Crescendo Family Concert starts at 2 P.M. Tickets are on sale now! $7.00 for single tickets and $25.00 for a family four pack that includes two adult and two student tickets. For information call 570-341-1568 or visit us online at http://www.nepaphil.org/kids/?PHPSESSID=7b289979532729c96725e768def67b8d

Amnesty Week at the Osterhout Free Library

2007-10-01T18:13:00.000-04:00

Are overdue fines stopping you from checking out library items? Are you embarrassed to visit the library because you know you have that long-overdue item sitting on your coffee table? Don’t worry. Here is your chance to regain your borrowing privileges and banish your guilt. During the first week of October, bring all your overdue items to one of the participating Luzerne County Library System locations and we will waive your fines for undamaged returned items…no questions asked. Participating libraries are listed below.

Locations:

Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, Mountain Top - (474-9313)
Mill Memorial Library, Nanticoke - (735-3030)
Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth - (779-4775)
West Pittston Library, West Pittston - (654-9847)
Osterhout Free Library, Wilkes-Barre - (823-0156)
Osterhout Free Library South Branch – (823-5544)
Osterhout Free Library North Branch – (822-4660)
Osterhout Free Library Plains Branch – (824-1862)
Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming - (693-1364)

When: October 1 – October 6

Hours: Please check with individual libraries for their regular hours

Don’t miss this opportunity for a fresh new start

Database Trivia Question # 15

2007-10-01T18:09:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to see the answer.

Author Fest 2007

2007-09-28T23:42:00.000-04:00

Author Fest will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 1:30 pm at Genetti Best Western. This is a ticketed event presented by the Tudor Bookshop and the Luzerne County Library System. Tickets can be purchased for $16 per ticket at the Osterhout Free Library and it's branches. To see the information about the authors, click on the Author Guide.

If you are not interested in attending the program, no problem. You can still contribute to the fundraiser event for your library and win fabulous prizes by buying raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are sold for $2.00 each or 3 for $ 5.00 and can be purchased at the Osterhout Free Library and its branches. Drawing for the raffle will be held on October 21, 2007.

Please don't miss this opportunity to show your support and chance to win the fabulous prizes.

Answer to Database Trivia question # 14

2007-09-24T15:45:00.000-04:00

The correct answer is TRUE. To find this information or any Home Improvement Projects, you can go to the POWER Library database. If you are trying this from home you will need to enter the barcode number on the back of your Luzerne County Library card. Click on AP Multimedia Archive and check the Graphics PDF Format box. Type apnh and drain in WHAT field and click on red SEARCH on the left hand side and you will get the information you need.

If you are looking for an information on how to fix a door, you will need to type apnh and door in WHAT field and so on.

If you have any questions or need more information, please give us a call at 821-1959.

First Week Of October is celebrated as an Amnesty Week

2007-09-21T14:32:00.000-04:00

Are overdue fines stopping you from checking out library items? Are you embarrassed to visit the library because you know you have that long-overdue item sitting on your coffee table? Don’t worry. Here is your chance to regain your borrowing privileges and banish your guilt. During the first week of October, bring all your overdue items to one of the participating Luzerne County Library System locations and we will waive your fines for undamaged returned items…no questions asked. Participating libraries are listed below.

Locations:

Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, Mountain Top - (474-9313)
Mill Memorial Library, Nanticoke - (735-3030)
Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth - (779-4775)
West Pittston Library, West Pittston - (654-9847)
Osterhout Free Library, Wilkes-Barre - (823-0156)
Osterhout Free Library South Branch – (823-5544)
Osterhout Free Library North Branch – (822-4660)
Osterhout Free Library Plains Branch – (824-1862)
Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming - (693-1364)

When: October 1 – October 6

Hours: Please check with individual libraries for their regular hours

Don’t miss this opportunity for a fresh new start

Database Trivia Question # 14

2007-09-17T17:17:00.001-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to find the answer.

Answer to Database Trivia question # 13

2007-09-10T19:39:00.000-04:00

The correct answer is FALSE.

The only thing you need to check out the downloadable audio books is your FREE Luzerne County Library System Card. Information about the system requirement and process for downloading is available @ http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/GettingStartedDLB.htm

You can access the downloadable collection by clicking on downloadable audiobooks icon available on the right hand side of the Osterhout Free Library's web page @ http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/

Database Trivia Question # 13

2007-08-27T13:42:00.001-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to see the answer

Answer to trivia question # 12

2007-08-20T15:05:00.000-04:00

The correct answer is "HERITAGE QUEST." This is an online database, that can be accessed from any remote location. The only thing you need to access this database is your FREE Luzerne County Library System Card. This database provides access to the United States Federal Census, selected Revolutionary War records, and Freedman's Bank records. It allows searching books for information on people and places and also keeps you up-to-date about the new additions via e-mail if you sign up.

Heritage Quest is a great genealogy source for the instate as well as out of state researchers.

To find out more about this database please call 821-1959

Database Trivia Question # 12

2007-08-13T14:05:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to find the correct answer.

Unlimited Access to the Internet

2007-08-10T16:29:00.000-04:00

Starting from August 11, Osterhout Free Library is opening the doors of the Gates Computer Lab to the public. The hours of the open lab are as follows as there are no library programs scheduled in the lab:

Saturday : 1 pm - 4 pm
Monday : 5 pm - 8 pm
Thursday : 5 pm - 8 pm

Advantages of using computer in the Gates Lab are :

No time limit on the usage of the Internet unless other people are waiting
No need for user name and password
Possibility of attending online classes
Access to the headphones which allows listening to music
Access to Library resources
Access to all the games available on children's computers
Access to a printer with 10 cents charge per copy
Using Internet could be a family experience

Take advantage of this golden opportunity. For more information give us a call at 821-1959

Answer to Database Trivia question # 11

2007-08-08T09:18:00.001-04:00

The correct answer is TRUE. There are several ways you can get in touch with the reference librarians after the library is closed. You can contact them by dialing direct reference line 570-821-1959 and leaving a message on the answering machine. You can send them an e-mail to reference@osterhout.lib.pa.us. In both cases one of the librarians working at the Osterhout Free Library will get back to you by next day. If you do not want to wait till next day, you can log on to Ask Here PA from the Osterhout Free Library's website @ http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us. This site will allow to chat with a reference librarian on duty from anywhere in Pennsylvania or United States. In order to receive the transcript of your chat with the librarian, make sure to give your e-mail address when you log on.

Database Trivia Question # 11

2007-07-30T17:25:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to find the answer.

Do you need more time on the Internet???

2007-07-28T14:53:00.000-04:00

Starting from August 11th, the Osterhout Free Library will open the gates of the Gates Computer Lab for public. On August 11th, the lab will be open from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The hours for the week after that are as follows:

Monday - August 13 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday - August 16 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Depending on the response, we will try to keep the lab open on Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons as long as there are no library programs scheduled in the lab.

Several advantages of using computer in the Gates Lab:

- No time limit on the usage of the Internet unless other people are waiting.
- No need for user name or password
- Possibility of attending online classes
- Access to the headphones which allows listening to music
- Access to library resources
- Access to all the games available on YA computers
- Access to the printer
- Using Internet could be a family experience

See what kids enjoyed at the North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library

2007-07-26T19:28:00.000-04:00

Who Stole the Cookie Night

Dave Kurharchick's Weather School

Answer to the Database Trivia question # 10

2007-07-23T13:37:00.000-04:00

The correct answer is All of the Above. The first multiptle choice on the list, Master the GED is a book available in the Osterhout Free Library's collection. The second option Orientation is a video which covers three introductory sections on writing, mathematics and reading. The third one on the list, Essential Words for GED is an audiobook available from the NetLibrary. Last one on the list is an article Ohio Students... available from the POWER library and discusses a modular diagnostic and prescriptive software program for self-paced instruction in math, reading, writing, science and social studies called PassKey.

All these sources are helful in getting ready for GED. In addition to these sources you can also try Learning Express Library an online source availalbe from www.osterhout.lib.pa.us for the online practice tests and e-books.

If you need more information on different sources availalble in the library or have any questions about accessing those sources, please call the information services desk at 821-1959

Need more Internet time???

2007-07-17T11:29:00.000-04:00

Starting from August 11th, the Osterhout Free Library will open the gates of the Gates Lab to public. In the week of August 5th the lab will be open from 1 pm - 4 pm on August 11th. The hours for the next week are as follows:

Monday August 13 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday August 16 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

We will try to keep it open on every Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons as long as there are no library programs scheduled in the lab.

There are several advantages of using Internet in the Gates Lab. No need for username or password, unlimited access to the Internet (unless somebody is waiting), access to all the library resources, and kids games. You can play games, listen to music or make it a family expereience.

Database Trivia Question # 10

2007-07-17T09:08:00.001-04:00

Visit us next Monday to find the answer

Answer to the Database Trivia Question # 9

2007-07-09T17:49:00.001-04:00

The correct answer is TRUE. You can access all the electronic resources subscribed by the Osterhout Free Library, free of charge from the comfort of your home. All you need is a Luzerne County Library System card. If you live in a Luzerne County the card is free and it is valid at all the branches of the Luzerne County Library System. If you don't have a card please fill out an application form and bring it to the library with any proof of the residency in a Luzerne County.

Database Trivia Question # 9

2007-07-02T14:10:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to see the answer.

Holiday Announcement

2007-06-30T14:18:00.000-04:00

Osterhout Free Library will be CLOSED on
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th

Answer to the Database Trivia question # 8

2007-06-18T20:02:00.000-04:00

The correct answer is "NoveList." Some of you voted for "NextReads", which is not a wrong answer. However, NextReads works differently.

In order to find the similar titles to Harry Potter Series using Novelist, you can follow the following steps:

Go to POWER Library
Click on NoveList
Search for Harry Potter series
Click on the first title, "Harry Potter and Sorcer's Stone"
Click on the "Find Similar Books" tab
Set the limits
Click on search
You will get the list of all the books in that series as well as books by different authors
Click on the title called, " Wizard Named Nell"
Check the availability of this title by clicking on the link called, "Look for this title in the Library Catalog."

On the other hand, Nextreads is an e-mail based service that allows one to subscribe to different newsletters that suggest different tiltles on the topic. Also, it allows one to check the availability in Access PA which does not necessarily shows the availability in your library collection.

Database Trivia Question # 8

2007-06-04T12:26:00.000-04:00

Please visit us next Monday to see the answer.

Answer to the Database Trivia question # 7

2007-05-29T09:06:00.000-04:00

and the answer is TRUE...
Three people took a shot at the question and all of them were right.

If you need help with Math, Science, English, Social Studies or any school assignments, you can get help from a live tutor available at Live Homework Help. Live Homework Help is available from the Osterhout Free Library's home page from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. It is also available in Spanish at the same time.

In order to take the advantage of this database all you need to do is to go to the Osterhout Free Library's web page @ http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us, click on the icon, enter the barcode on the back of your Luzerne County Library System Crad, choose the grade level, select the subject and then once you get logged on chat with a live tutor.

To get an idea, how it works, check out the promotional video

Check out the system requirements at http://www.osterhout.lib.pa.us/LHH-SoftwareRequirement.htm.

Database Trivia Question # 7

2007-05-21T18:55:00.000-04:00

Visit us next Monday to find the answer.

Book Sale is here...

2007-05-18T16:06:00.000-04:00

FRIENDS OF THE OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY

ANNUAL BOOK SALE

LAWN OF THE OSTERHOUT LIBRARY

71 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET

WILKES-BARRE PA

GREAT BARGAINS!!!!

ADULT AND CHILDREN’S BOOKSFICTION AND NON_FICTIONC.D’s, CASSETTES, AUDIO BOOKSDVD’S AND VCR TAPES AND TEXTS

Saturday, June 16th, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 18th, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 21st, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BAG DAY IS ALL DAY SATURDAY THE 23rd

For more information call 823-0156

We need volunteers to help in following areas:

Tuesday mornings: to sort the books

Friday, the June 15th: setting up for the book sale
June 17th through June 23rd: transporting books from library to tent

Saturday, June 23rd: taking down the sale

If you are interested, please give us a call at 823-0156

Memorial Day Closing

2007-05-18T15:56:00.000-04:00

In observance of the Memorial Day

the Osterhout Free Library will be
CLOSED
on May 26th and 28th