Plant & Sip with special guest Traveling Vineyard
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 13th at 1PM for our first ever Plant & Sip!
We will enjoy a complementary wine tasting from our Wine Guide from Traveling Vineyard. Wine will be available for purchase. MUST be 21.
You will also get to create your own amazing succulent planter–all supplies included! Choose from a variety of beautiful succulents, and arrange them in the planter provided to make your own arrangement.
$25 per person. Prepaid registration due by May 1st.
Cash, check, credit/debit accepted. Online payments can be made on our Facebook event page.

Open Scan Day
2023-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Get ready for reunions this summer by scanning family photos so you can share them with everyone! Have old family documents that you want to preserve? Our scanner can handle up to 11″ x 17″. Want to watch old family movies but your VCR is long gone? We can convert home movies from VHS to MP4 files to watch on your computer. Even better, there is no cost for this digitization service: the equipment was provided by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, called ScanPA.
We are also looking for photos showing the history of Pottsville and all of Schuylkill County. We’d like to add these photos to the Schuylkill County Photographs collection in PA Photos and Documents, a statewide project to document people, places and events.
All you need to do is bring your photos or VHS tapes, as well as a flash drive or external drive so you can take the digital files home with you.
Call 570-622-8880 x11 or email potref@pottsvillelibrary.org to find out more or make an appointment.

Dave Day 2023: Family Paint Night
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Calling all friends and budding artists to come out & paint a canvas in honor of Dave Naydock! All canvases will be displayed during the Dave Day celebration of Friday, May 26th.
Pain, brushes, canvas & Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies are provided!
Limited space, registration required.
Email potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org to register.

Dave Day 2023
2023-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Friday, May 26th for our annual Dave Day celebration! There will be a proclamation from the Mayor of Pottsville at 11:00 AM. We will be serving Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies & have our annual window painting for Dave!

Meet the Author: Book Signing with Bob Alonge
2023-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 27th at noon for a very special afternoon meeting local author Bob Alonge. He will have books available for signing.

Book Bingo: Summer Reading on the Road!
2023-06-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Boscov’s Auditorium, 7290 Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Visit Boscov’s Auditorium at the Fairlane Village Mall for Book Bingo! Make sure to bring a bag to carry your winnings!

Flea Market Friday
2023-06-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Sell your unwanted clutter at the Pottsville Library indoor flea market! We will have tables set up throughout the library for buying, selling & swapping! Come out on Friday, June 9th from 10-2–you never know what bargains will be here!
To reserve a table to sell, please contact the library at 570-622-8880. Each table reservation is $10. Tables must be prepaid by June 1st, 2023.

Live Wildlife Night with Red Creek Wildlife Center
2023-06-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Tuesday, June 13th to have a meet & greet with the animals from Red Creek Wildlife Center. Program starts at 5:30 & is free to attend!

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month Meet & Greet
2023-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Stop by the Library from 11-3 on Friday, June 16th to meet available cats & kittens from Hillside SPCA! There will be an employee from Hillside on site to answer any questions you may have about adoption. Donations are welcome for the shelter.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Pottsville Free Public Library and the MLK Family Enrichment Center/Schuylkill County welcome everyone to join us in celebrating Juneteenth at the Library! This free, all-ages event on Monday, June 19th, from 5-7 PM, will honor one of the oldest freedom celebrations in our nation. This community-centered event will include food, games, and a little bit of local history. Details will be announced on the Facebook event page.

Family Book Bingo
2023-06-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come out for a round of Book Bingo at the Library! There will be book prizes for all ages to choose from! Bring a bag to carry your winnings! Book Bingo will start at 5:30 on Tuesday, June 20th. To register, please email potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with number of people attending.

Craft Supply Swap
2023-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Are you a crafter with supplies to destash? This swap is for you!
You can sell, buy or swap supplies with other crafters to destash or restock!
Please call 570-622-8880 to register for a table. Tables are $10 & must be prepaid. All variations of craft supplies are welcome.

A Night With PT Reptiles
2023-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
PT Reptiles will be presenting us with a special meet & greet with some slithering guests! They will be here on Tuesday, June 27th at 5:30PM. Email to register: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org
Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library.

Porcupine Pat Presents Olde Tyme Appalachian Mountain Toys
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for an evening with Porcupine Pat as he demonstrates Olde Tyme Appalachian Mountain Toys! Tuesday, July 11th at 5:30 pm. Email to register: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org

Magic Rich
2023-07-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for an all ages magic show presented by Magic Rich on Tuesday, July 18th at 5:30 PM. Free admission! Register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Plant & Sip
2023-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 22nd for an afternoon of fun! First you will enjoy a FREE wine tasting demonstrated by a Traveling Vineyard Wine Guide. Wines will be available for order. After that we will get our hands dirty & start on our planters! You will have a variety of plants to choose from, as well as some additional items to add into your planter. Succulents, planter, soil, & gloves are all provided. Prepaid registration is due by June 16th. Cash/check/credit/debit are accepted. Payment can be made in person at the Circulation Desk, over the phone at 570-622-8880, or online via our Facebook event page.

An Evening with Chippy Chipmunk by Kathy Miller
2023-07-25 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for an evening with Chippy Chipmunk & author Kathy Miller. All ages welcome! Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program!

Saturday Storytime with author Margie Peterson
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a special Saturday Storytime led by author Margie Peterson. She will be reading her book The Boy Who Never Threw Anything Out, and she will have copies available for sale. NO purchase is necessary to attend the Storytime. Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with how many children will be attending.

Redtail Solar: Informational Session
2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Interested in solar? Join us for an informational session on solar energy and its benefits.
Solar themed crafts for kids will be available!
Bring a copy of your electric bill for a free estimate.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Basics
2023-08-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
This in-person workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP helps qualifying families and households receive a discount on internet service with participating providers. In this workshop, participants will learn about the information they need to apply for the program, how to apply for the program, and how to use the benefit.
This program is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 PM in the Library’s computer lab. Seating is limited to 8 people so advance registration is required. Register by contacting the Reference Department at 570-622-8880 x11, or by email at potref@pottsvillelibrary.org. A Pottsville Library card is not required to attend this program which is open to all residents of Schuylkill County.
If you are interested in this program but you are not able to attend, or if you have additional questions, please contact the Reference Department. We will be scheduling additional sessions of this program in the near future.

Computer Basics Workshop
2023-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
This in-person, hands-on workshop is for adults who are new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using Windows. Attendees will learn how to navigate the Windows operating system, use applications, find and manage files and folders, and more. The workshop is open to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District, no library card required.
We will be offering the Computer Basics program twice this Fall, with additional dates possible if necessary.
Registration is requested due to the limited seating available in the computer lab. Call the Library at 570-622-8880 to sign up with your name, phone number, and the date you wish to attend.
Attendees will receive a “swag bag” of goodies and be entered into the prize drawing for the workshop. There will also be a grand prize drawing at the end of our Fall series of computer workshops for a new Chromebook laptop.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2023-09-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Used Book Sale will be held in the Library basement by the Friends of the Library group from 12-2 PM.

Internet Basics: Searching, Surfing, and Succeeding!
2023-09-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Improve your internet surfing and searching skills with this free one-hour workshop!
This in-person workshop is for adults who are new to the internet or want to build more confidence finding information online and navigating websites. Attendees will learn about web browsers and search engines, build skills to navigate the internet, and discover tips and tricks for basic and advanced searching online.
The workshop is open to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District, no library card required.
We will be offering the Internet Basics program on Wed., Sep. 6 at 5:30 PM and again on Sat., Oct. 14 at 12 PM (noon), with additional dates if necessary.
Registration is requested due to the limited seating available in the computer lab. Call the Library at 570-622-8880 to sign up with your name, phone number, and the date you wish to attend.
Attendees will receive a “swag bag” of goodies and be entered into the prize drawing for the workshop. There will also be a grand prize drawing at the end of our Fall series of computer workshops for a new Chromebook laptop.

Stuffie Safari: Build Your Own Stuffie Workshop
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our first ever Stuffie Safari! Take a tour through our library safari & build your own furry friend to take home! You will receive one kit to stuff the animal of your choice, add a wish star, and complete a birth certificate for your wildlife buddy. You can choose from a lemur, monkey, giraffe, elephant, tiger, sloth, gorilla, or kangaroo. Styles are 1st come, first served basis. Stuffie Kits are sponsored by the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library. Prepaid registration is due by September 1st. Register online or call 570-622-8880. Each Stuffie Kit is $25. Refreshments & snacks will be included.

Storytime @ Pottsville Library
2023-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Fall Storytime will start on Monday, September 25th & run until Monday, December 11th. Storytime will be held every Monday at 10:30. Recommended for children ages 12 months to 5 years. Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with the names of children & their ages.

Board Game Night
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Tuesday, September 26th at 5pm for a night of fun with classic & modern board games! Bring the whole family!

Tarot Tuesdays
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
What do the cards hold for you? Find out by reserving your personal tarot card reading with Fortune’s Favour! They will be joining us two evenings, both Tuesday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 10th. You will receive a personal one on one reading with one of the readers in scheduled time slot. Times are between 5-7pm & your time will be scheduled when you register. Prepaid reservations ONLY. $20 per reading.

Pumpkin Carving Contest
2023-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for the 2023 Community Judged Pumpkin Carving Contest! The Pottsville Library will be working in partnership with the PASD Title 1 Team at DHH Lengel Middle Schools & JSC Elementary Center to bring this fantastic event to the community! The carving will take place on Tuesday, October 10th at 5pm. All carving supplies are included. Pumpkins will remain on display in the Library until October 21st. The community will vote on them throughout the month. Registration is required for this program. Please call 570-622-8880 to register. Individuals or teams are welcome.
