Library of Things
Games from the Library of Things collection may be borrowed for one week and can be renewed twice, each time for one additional week, unless the game is on hold for another patron. Games must be picked up and returned at the Osterhout Free Library and must be handed directly to a staff member. Only two items from the Library of Things collection may be checked out at a time.
Candy Land
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Chess and Checkers Set
Clue
Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set
Exploding Kittens
The Game of Things
Gravity Maze
Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set
Jenga
Monopoly
Pictionary
Sorry!
Sponsored by The Miner-Shoemaker Fund of The Luzerne Foundation
Sorry! Disney Villains
Scrabble
Twister
What Do You Meme?
Yahtzee
Children’s puzzles from the Library of Things collection may be borrowed for one week and can be renewed twice, each time for one additional week, unless the puzzle is on hold for another patron. Children’s puzzles must be picked up and returned at the Osterhout Free Library and must be handed directly to a staff member. Only two items from the Library of Things collection may be checked out at a time.
Alphabet Floor Puzzle
(36 pieces)
Pokémon Puzzle
(100 pieces)
USA Map Floor Puzzle
(42 pieces)
Adult puzzles from the Library of Things collection may be borrowed for three weeks and can be renewed twice, each time for three additional weeks, unless the puzzle is on hold for another patron. Adult puzzles must be picked up and returned at the Osterhout Free Library and must be handed directly to a staff member. Only two items from the Library of Things collection may be checked out at a time.
Fishing Lures Puzzle
Frederick the Literate Puzzle
Happy Camper Puzzle
Sponsored by Highmark
Moon Puzzle
Sponsored by FNCB Bank
Sugar Skull Puzzle
Library of Things items may be borrowed for one week and can be renewed twice, each time for one additional week, unless the item is on hold for another patron. Library of Things items must be picked up and returned at the Osterhout Free Library and must be handed directly to a staff member. Only two items from the Library of Things collection may be checked out at a time.
Badminton & Volleyball Set
- This Franklin set comes with a volleyball, birdies, rackets, a net, instructions and additional accessories.
- Sponsored by Highmark
Beginner Snowboard (90 cm : 30-60 lbs)
- Wooden snowboard for children 30-60 pounds that is meant for beginners who want to try snowboarding. No metal edge – not meant for resort use. Residential use only.
Beginner Snowboard (130 cm : 80-150 lbs)
- Wooden snowboard for riders 80-150 pounds that is meant for beginners who want to try snowboarding. No metal edge – not meant for resort use. Residential use only.
Brainometry
- Brainometry is a STEM puzzle challenge for children ages five and up.
Children’s Electricity STEM Kit
- This STEM kit comes with a D-cell battery, numerous accessories, and a simple instructional booklet that helps children learn about and experiment with electricity.
Civics Flash Cards for the U.S. Naturalization Test
Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set
- This activity set includes a robot mouse, an adjustable maze and activity cards that introduce basic coding, programming, and sequencing.
- Sponsored by Bonner Chevrolet
Everhart Museum Family Pass
- Take this pass to the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA to get free admission for two adults and all children in the household 17 and under.
Halloween Cookie Cutters
- This cookie cutter set includes bat, cat, coffin, ghost, pumpkin, skull, and witch’s hat.
Kan Jam
- Kan Jam is a lawn game that comes with a flying disc, two goals, instructions and a game box.
- Sponsored by FNCB Bank
Marble Run
- Marble run comes with 80 building pieces and 50 marbles.
- Sponsored by Janney
Winter Holiday Cookie Cutters
- This cookie cutter set includes a bell, candy cane, flying reindeer, gingerbread man, hat, house, mitten, ornament, reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflake, snowman, star, stocking, and tree.
Library of Things: Valuable Items may be borrowed for one week and can be renewed twice, each time for one additional week, unless the item is on hold for another patron. Library of Things: Valuable Items must be picked up and returned at the Osterhout Free Library and must be handed directly to a staff member. Only one item from the Library of Things: Valuable Items collection may be checked out at a time.
In order to check out an item from this collection, the borrower must sign the Library of Things: Valuable Items Lending Agreement, present valid photo ID and proof of current address if it is not correct on his/her ID, and abide by other requirements for items deemed particularly expensive, fragile or difficult to replace. Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older.
Acoustic Guitar
- This Epiphone acoustic guitar comes with a case, picks, electric tuner and instructional book.
- Donated by Music Go Round Wilkes-Barre
Hotspot
- These T9 Franklin mobile Hotspots come with a charger and unlimited Wi-Fi that up to 10 devices can connect to. Detailed directions are included.
- Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions
Junior Acoustic Guitar
- This Johnson junior (child’s size) acoustic guitar comes with a case, picks, electric tuner and instructional book.
- Provided by Music Go Round Wilkes-Barre
Metal Detector
- This adjustable SUNPOW adult metal detector comes with a carrying bag, handheld shovel, and detailed user manual.
Portable Blu-Ray & DVD Player
- Both DVDs and Blu-Rays can be played on this Wonnie portable player. It includes a remote, wall charger, car charger, RCA cable, and user manual.
Sewing Machine
- This Aonesy portable, beginner-friendly sewing machine comes with a button foot presser, bobbins, 2 needles, foot pedal, metal thread cutter, and detailed manual.
- 12 stitch patterns and 2 speeds with foot petal are available.
SilverSpot (available soon)
- A SilverSpot is a tablet specialized for senior citizens. It comes in a rugged carrying case and has internet browsing (with Wi-Fi – not included) and pre-loaded apps. Although this device is specialized, such as having increased font, the apps and internet browsing can be utilized by anyone!
Smart Hotspot
- These Smart Hotspots include unlimited data, a Chrome browser for online access, numerous included apps, and Wi-Fi access for up to 8 additional devices. Unlike traditional hotspots, these devices can be used to access the internet. No additional device is needed!
- Sponsored by Allied Services Integrated Health System
TotSpot (available soon)
- A TotSpot is a tablet specialized for children. It comes in a rugged carrying case and has internet browsing (with Wi-Fi – not included) and pre-loaded fun and educational apps.