Summer Meals for Kids @ Pottsville Library

We are happy to announce that the Pottsville Library will be partnering with the Pottsville Area School District again this year as a host site for the Summer Meal Program. Kids ages 1-18 are invited to eat a healthy breakfast and/or lunch at the Library Mondays...

New Digitization Service @ the Pottsville Library

Our digitization services have expanded! In addition to VHS and camcorder tape home movies, the Pottsville Free Public Library now has the ability to turn old 8mm home movies into digital files you can watch on your phone or computer. The Kodak Reels Film Digitizer is...

Accessible Media for Pennsylvania Readers

Did you know that there is a Pennsylvania library specifically for residents who need alternative media to enjoy reading? The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, also known as LAMP, provides free materials to Pennsylvania residents including large print...

EBooks and EAudiobooks Service Change!

For those of you who love EBooks and EAudiobooks, the Pottsville Free Public Library and the Pottsville District Libraries will be switching to a new service very soon. Boundless will be discontinued on Monday, Dec. 15. But the new service, CloudLibrary, is already...

Laptops Available to Borrow

Is your laptop slower than slow and you have work to do? Do you want to try using a laptop to see if it’s something you would want to buy for yourself? Thanks to the Covid-19 American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program...

Thinking Money for Kids

Do you wish there was an easy way to help teach your kid about money? The Pottsville Library has “Launchpad tablets” that can be borrowed to teach kids 5 years and older about money. This device uses games so kids can learn about different kinds of...