Bake Sale Cancelled

The benefit bake sale that was scheduled for 8 and 9 November has been cancelled.

For more information, call (570) 823-0156, ext. 216

Keeping Your Parents Safe on the Internet

If you know more about the Internet than your parents, this class is for you!

Don't miss out on a FREE chance to beef up on skills you can teach your parents!

Topics Covered Include:

Identity Theft
Password Protection
Email Communication
Online Shopping

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, 10 November
Gates Lab
Osterhout Free Library

Ages 11 to 19 Years Old
Please Register (570) 823-0156, ext. 217

Bake Sale @ the Osterhout Free Library

A Cake-a-thon for Chris

Proceeds will benefit Information Services Librarian, Chris, who recently underwent major surgery.

Osterhout Free Library
8 and 9 November
Starts at 9:00 AM each day!


For more information, call 823-0156, ext. 216

Position Opening - Osterhout Free Library

Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library
“Osterhout Free Library—A Window on the Past….A Doorway to the Future.”

The Board of Trustees of the Osterhout Free Library (Wilkes-Barre, PA) seeks an energetic and visionary leader as its next Executive Director. Housed in a historic 1849 facility (with additions in 1966 and 1982) and operating three branch libraries, the director will work with a talented and dedicated staff to serve the 123,612 residents of the library’s service area. With an annual operating budget of $1.8 million and significant trust funds, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop services and programs that actively position and promote the Library throughout the community--and explore new opportunities to both expand services and attract additional support. The Executive Director also serves as the administrator of Wilkes-Barre Library District and the Luzerne County Library System.

Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, which cuts a path through beautiful mountains and winds into the broad valley of the Greater Wilkes-Barre, the area is home of the county seat, an international airport, five colleges and universities, and serves as the center of business and industry for Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Qualifications include: an MLS from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of seven years of library experience including four years of administrative experience (preferably as a library director); excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build effective relationships with individuals and groups; and a proven track-record in fund raising and building support for programs and services. The complete job description and additional information on the Library and the Wilkes-Barre community can be found at Wilkes-Barre Links.

The salary range is $65,000-$75,000 DOQ with a competitive benefits package.

For additional information, contact Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or by phone, 816.531.2468. The closing date for applications is Nov. 10, 2007. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to danbradbury@gossagesager.com

Pittston Memorial Library

The Pittston Memorial Library will be closed from Tuesday, 24 October until Wednesday, 31 October 2007 due to construction. Please return all materials to any other library within the Luzerne County Library System.

North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library Temporarily Closes

As of the close of business today, the North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library will close. This temporary closing is due to the facility not meeting our current standards of operation.

The Osterhout Free Library Board of Directors is exploring all possible alternatives in an attempt to continue to provide services in this area of the city.

Amnesty Week @ Your Library

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 include: Osterhout Free Library (all locations), Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, Plymouth Public Library, West Pittston Library and Wyoming Free Library.
For more information contact your local library.