Membership dues:
Friend - $5
Good Friend - $15
Very Good Friend - $25
Special Friend - $50
Generous Friend - $100
Contact
the Library for more information.
Last Updated March 13, 2013..
Send comments to: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org
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The Library will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013 for Good Friday.
Free Wi-Fi now available!
Thanks to a gift from the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library, patrons can now use their wireless devices at the Pottsville Library. Anyone who wishes to access the Wi-Fi connection just needs to log in as "guest" and agree to abide by the Library's Internet Policy.
Hooks and Books Knitting Group
Join Hooks and Books at the Pottsville Library on the third Saturday of each month from 12:30 to 2 PM.
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 potsec@pottsvillelibrary.org.
Costas Candy Sale
The Friends of the Library are selling Costas candy as a fundraiser for the Library. Club Sandwich bars and now Jackpot bars are available at the front desk of of the Library for $1.00 each, or you can buy a box of 24 for $20.00.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Pottsville Library will have their next quarterly book sale on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 AM to 1 PM. In addition to the quarterly Saturday book sales, the Friends will hold used book sales on the first Monday of each month from 12 noon to 2 pm. Upcoming Monday book sale dates are April 1st, May 6th, and June 3rd.
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. They are currently selling copies of their publication,
Disconnected Scribblings for $10. Proceeds benefit the Pottsville Library and copies are available at the LibraryThe Pottsville Page Turners meet on the fourth Thursday of each month.
For more information, call the Library at 622-8880. New members are welcome.
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 fourth 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.
Last Updated March 13, 2013..
Send comments to: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org