Franklin Street Sleuths: Monthly mystery book discussion, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Osterhout Free Library North Branch, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. The group will discuss “Serial” by Casey Hill. For more information, call the Information Services Department at 570-821-1959.
Friday Movie Matinee: “The Pirate” (1948): Free screening from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4 in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. A woman is engaged to a wealthy local man, but she dreams of the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and, to impress her, poses as the pirate.
Math tutoring: Fanhui Kong, a professor of mathematics at Wilkes University, will offer free tutoring sessions for students in grades 6 through 12 each Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Library, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Whether a student needs a little help, more in-depth assistance or a math review for the new school year, Kong will work individually with students to address specific math skills and learning needs. Registration is required. To reserve a seat, call the library at 570-287-2013 or visit [hoytlibrary.org](https://hoytlibrary.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
Friday Movie Matinee: “Romancing the Stone”: Free screening from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue.
Sip Smart — Healthy Smoothie Workshop: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Osterhout Library’s third-floor meeting room. Teens and young adults are invited to attend an interactive program presented by the Commission on Economic Opportunity. Participants can learn about nutrition, discover easy ways to add healthy beverages to their daily routines and explore smoothie recipes. Registration is required. Call the library at 570-823-0156 or register online at [osterhout.info/program-registration](https://osterhout.info/program-registration?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
Kinusaiga Craft: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Known as “quilting without thread,” kinusaiga involves pushing fabric scraps into grooves carved into a board to create textured, mosaic-like pictures without sewing or glue. The class is for adults only, and all materials are provided. The fee is $7. Register through the Osterhout Library.
Friday Movie Matinee: “Jezebel”: Free showing of the 1938 film from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Set in 1850s Louisiana, the film follows a free-spirited Southern belle who loses her fiancé because of her stubborn vanity and pride and vows to win him back.
Harvest & Abundance — September Journaling Session: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The session will offer a calming, guided journaling experience with gentle prompts, quiet writing time and optional reflection in a supportive, welcoming space. No prior journaling experience is needed. Call 570-287-2013 to register.
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library annual fundraiser: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Red Mill, 340 South Main St., Pittston. All-you-can-eat pizza and two beverages are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. Basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing also will be held. Stop by the library to reserve a spot. Proceeds benefit children’s programming.
Hoyt Library Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The library is seeking donated items to help raise funds for programs, events and services that benefit the community. Games, toys, puzzles, jewelry, handbags, totes, craft items, garden supplies, outdoor decorations, household items and gently used clothing are welcome. Items may be dropped off during library hours.
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