Friday Movie Matinee: “Spartacus,” a free screening, 1 to 4 p.m. April 10 in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising. This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 3 hours.
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library Book Sale will be 1 to 3 p.m. April 10 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 at the John P. Cosgrove Center, rear, 47 Broad St., Pittston. $5 per bag. We are accepting books at the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 9; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 10. Books should be in good condition, free of damage and odor. Children’s books are especially needed.
Author Visit: Megan Pasonick. Kids are invited to the Children’s Department of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, to meet children’s book author Megan Pasonick, who will read her book, “Kimmy Goes Camping.” The event also involves the making of a craft. Books will be available for purchase, but participants are not required to buy one to attend the event. To register, please call 570-823-0156, ext 217. We hope to see you there!
Join Presidential Historian, Dr. Larry Cook, at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Hoyt Library in Kingston for an in-depth discussion on the assassination of one of America’s most beloved presidents, Abraham Lincoln. April 15, 2026, will mark 161 years since this fateful day. Hear little-known details about the conspiracy, the people involved, the attack, the aftermath and more. Dr. Cook will also display museum-quality memorabilia from his private collection. Register to attend by calling 570-287-2013.
Friday Movie Matinee: “L.A. Confidential,” a free screening from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 17 in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen – one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy – investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. This film is rated R and runs for 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Friends of the Mill Memorial Library in Nanticoke Spring Bingo, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the West Side Park, West Grand Street in Nanticoke. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $25. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the library.
Carr’s Corner monthly special for April is “All Gardening, Handyman, Design/Craft Books only $1 each”. Our BOGO Sale is on Saturday, April 25, at the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Buy one book, get one free. The book shop is located on the left after entering the Central Branch of the Osterhout Library and is open during regular Central Branch hours.
Teen ‘Flower Art’ Night for grades 6 to 12, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Teens will use a variety of techniques and objects to create flower paintings, then vote for their favorite. The painting with the most votes will win a prize. Register by calling the library at 570-474-9313 or by stopping by the library circulation desk.
Teen Monopoly Tournament for grades 6 to 12, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Teens will play a variety of short Monopoly games and earn tickets for prizes. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Register by calling the library at 570-474-9313 or by stopping by the library circulation desk.
Club Crochet. Come and meet like-minded crochet enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere to relax and chat each Thursday, anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Bring your current project to work on with friends.
LEGO and MAKERSPACE. Enjoy LEGO and STEM fun for ages 6 to 15 each Thursday evening from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.
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