The knitting circle will help you get started or help you brush up on your knitting skills.  The group is hoping to find more projects they can become involved with to help others.  If you have any thoughts or ideas for other worthwhile projects, let us know.  For more information contact Sandi Murton at 622-8880 or send us an email at potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Deppen Pie Sale

The Friends of the Library will hold a Deppen pie sale to benefit the Pottsville Free Public Library.  Orders and money are due by Tuesday, February 14th.  Pie pick-up is Wednesday, February 29th.

Available pies are: Blueberry Crumb, Apple Crumb, Strawberry/Rhubarb Crumb, Double Crust Cherry, Double Crust Raisin, Shoofly, Pumpkin Custard, Coconut Custard, Lemon Sponge, and No Sugar Apple.  Pies are $8.50 each.  

Call the Library at 622-8880, stop in, or send us an email at potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org if you have any questions or to place an order. 

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Pottsville Library will hold their next used book sale on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 .   In addition to the quarterly Saturday book sales, the Friends will hold a used book sale on the first Monday of each month from 12 noon to 2 pm.  

Pottsville Open Writers

Calling all budding writers!  Join POW on the second Saturday of the month from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Pottsville Library.  This group gets together monthly to discuss their work and to share new ideas.  Writers of all ages and interests are welcome to join.  

Pottsville Page Turners Book Discussion                   

Join the Friends of the Library              

The Mission of the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library is to build an organization that will seek to guarantee quality Library services for the Pottsville area community and the continual support of the Pottsville Free Public Library.

The purpose of the Friends is to maintain an association interested in the Pottsville Free Public Library, its policies, procedures and programs; to promote the uses and enjoyment of the Library; to focus positive public attention on the Library and its services; to build and maintain a source of supplemental funding for the Library and its programs; and to take an active part in supporting the programs and staff of the Library.

Friends' activities include:

The Pottsville Page Turners

The Pottsville Page Turners Book Discussion group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6 PM.

Used Book Sales

Book sales are held periodically throughout the year as a fundraiser.   Help is especially needed at book sales.

Fundraisers

Other various types of fundraisers are held such as the Deppen Pie Sale, sub sales, raffles, etc.                       

Decorating

The Friends supply flowers and holiday decorations for the Library.

Programs and Lectures

The Friends sponsor programs of interest to the public on a wide variety of topics from local history to altered books, as well as author talks and book signings.

 

Membership dues:

 

Friend - $5

Good Friend - $15

Very Good Friend - $25

Special Friend - $50

Generous Friend - $100

 

Contact the Library for more information. 

                                                                                                                                       

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Sub Ticket Sale

 

 

The Friends of the Library are continuing to sell sub tickets for Charlie's Subs.  The cost of a

ticket is $3.00,  and a ticket is good for a regular, ham, or turkey sub.  They can be purchased

at the front desk of the Library anytime.                                                          

                                          

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 Last Updated January 6, 2012.

 

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