Pottsville Free Public Library

Hippity Hoppity Storytime!
2024-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a very special Hippity Hoppity Storytime! Bring a basket or bag to search the Library for Easter Eggs after a story & craft. Storytime is Saturday, March 16th at 2PM. Please email to register with names & age of each child attending. Please pre-register so we make sure to have enough eggs for everyone!

Pysanky for Beginners with Paul Corinchock
2024-03-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a beginner course in the art of Pysanky, taught by Paul Corinchock. All supplies are included. Wear old clothing! Prepaid registration is required to hold your reservation. $40 per person. This year we are offering TWO classes–choose Saturday March 2nd or Saturday March 16th. Class runs from 12-3. Grab your tickets now–we SOLD OUT fast last year!

STEM Open House
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Test out some of our best STEM Kits at the Pottsville Library! All ages are welcome to attend. Some STEM Kits may be checked out with a valid Pottsville Library Card. STEM stations will be set up on Tuesday, March 5th at 5:30PM. Please email to register: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org. Include names and ages of those attending.

Used Book Sale
2024-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Visit our monthly used book sale in the basement of the Library from 12-2 on Monday, March 4th, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Saturday Storytime: Read Across America & Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!
2024-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a very special Storytime to wish Dr. Seuss a Happy Birthday, and to celebrate Read Across America! We will have a special guest reader from Geisinger St. Luke’s. Storytime is Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30 AM. Email to register: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org Please include names & ages of children attending.

Putting Fore Pottsville Library
2024-02-23 18:00 - 2024-02-24 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Mini Golf in the Pottsville Library? You bet! Join us for our 5th annual two day Mini Golf event! You will play 18 holes of mini golf throughout the Library building & enjoy food & drinks at the end!
Friday, February 23rd, from 6-9 pm is ADULTS ONLY–must be 21 to attend. $35 per person, food & drinks included in price.
Saturday, February 24th, from 10-3 is ALL AGES! $5 per adult, $3 per child under 6. Ticket price includes age appropriate food & drink, and 18 holes of mini golf.

Family Book Bingo
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for some family fun–Family Book Bingo! We will play rounds of bingo & the prizes will be–you guessed it–BOOKS! We will have a variety of books for all ages to choose from as your prize. Bring a bag to carry your winnings! Bingo starts at 5:30pm on Tuesday, February 20th. Register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with how many people are attending & their ages.

Galentines Plant & Sip
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Single? Taken? Over it? We don’t judge. Join us for a girls day out! Enjoy a wine tasting with a fantastic wine guide & plant your own succulent pot. Wine will be available to order, however no wine purchase is necessary to attend event. Bring your besties for a day of fun!
Saturday, February 10th @1:00. Prepaid registration required–these do sell out FAST! $25 per person.

2024 African American Read-In
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
MLK Jr Family Enrichment Center-Schuylkill joins the Pottsville Free Public Library and the Schuylkill NAACP for the 2024 African American Read-In on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Guest readers will share some of their favorite stories and poems by African American authors as we celebrate the rich history of African American literature. Families and people of all ages are welcome and the event is free to attend. The Read-In will take place at the Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St, Pottsville, PA. Recommended books will also be on display in the Library’s Youth Services Department throughout the month of February.

Used Book Sale
2024-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Visit our monthly used book sale in the basement of the Library from 12-2 on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Storytime
2024-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Mondays at 10:30 for Storytime at the Pottsville Library! Recommended for ages 12 months to 5 years. Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with names & ages of children attending. Storytime will start Monday, February 5th & run until Monday, May 20th, 2024

Cozy Time Storytime
2024-02-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 3rd at 10:30 AM for a special Saturday storytime! We will have a story, crafts, games and hot chocolate! This special Cozy Time is to celebrate Bring Your Child to the Library Day–so with every new child’s library card, they will get a FREE book! (For children birth to 12 years). Email to register: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org

National Puzzle Day
2024-01-29 09:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Visit the Library on Monday, January 29th to celebrate National Puzzle Day! We will have puzzles for all ages available to work on. Work alone or bring the whole family! Puzzles will be available all day.

Used Book Sale
2024-01-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Visit our monthly used book sale in the basement of the Library from 12-2 on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Christmas Party
2023-12-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Bring the kids to celebrate with Santa at our yearly Christmas Party! There will be crafts & treats & of course an opportunity to talk to Santa! Please register by calling 570-622-8880 ext 10, or emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org. Party will be Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30. Please register by December 5th.

No Wrong Way to Boilo! with Coal Country Boilo
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for an evening of flavor as we make a delicious batch of Coal Country Boilo and discuss all the amazing potential held within this traditional coal region brew. Learn tips, tricks and boilo techniques while hearning all of the wellness benefits hidden within its ingredients. We’ll even throw in a big dash of fun as we create a delicious batch of Coal Country Boilo for you to take along and enjoy at home.
This is BYOB
Bring your own container, a pint jar will do just fine, with 4oz (approximately 1/2 cup) of your favorite Spirit to add to our special batch. A list of my personal favorites can be found below for those looking for recommendations.Tickets are required and are $30 which includes your entry for the evening, demonstration, informational discussion and a take home batch we will make that evening for you to add to your favorite spirit.
You’ll also receive a package of Coal Country Boilo, which makes 3 more batches, for you to take home and enjoy throughout the season.
Coal Country Boilos Top Picks:•Traditional Four Queens or any of your favorite whiskeys• Brandy, bourbon or moonshine• Flavored options such as Fireball or Cinnamon liquors, Carmel Apple, Whipped Cream, Vanilla… get creative!
Wednesday, December 13th, 6-8pm, $30 per person. Preregistration is required.

Santa's Workshop: Stuffie Building Workshop
2023-12-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
We need elves for Santa’s Workshop! Each child will be an elf on the assembly line creating their own holiday stuffie! We have 6 choices of holiday friends (designs are first come, first served) who need a home for Christmas! We will have a special guest for this event–SANTA!
Prepaid registration is required for this event–book fast, as it will likely sell out! Event will be Tuesday, December 12th @ 5:30. $25 per stuffie kit.

Holiday House DIY
2023-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a night out to create your own Holiday House decoration! We will be transforming plastic dollhouses into gingerbread houses, candy land, or whatever holiday theme you’d like! Your imagination is the limit! We will supply paints, embellishments & the houses–but feel free to bring along anything special you’d like to add to your house!
Prepaid registration is required by December 1st. $25 per person. Register by calling the Circulation Desk or via our Facebook event page.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2023-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Join us every first Monday of the month from 12-2 for our used book sale! This is held in the basement of the Library.

Pet Food Pantry: Giving Tuesday
2023-11-28 09:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Now seeking donations for our Giving Tuesday event! This year we will be helping our pet parents provide for their furry friends. Donate new/sealed dry or wet pet food or new/sealed pet toys–they will be distributed to the community for free for anyone in need on Tuesday, November 28th from 9am to 7pm. No income requirements or ID needed–this is for everyone in the community.
Please bring donations to the front circulation desk.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Stop by for the Friends of the Library’s special Saturday Used Book Sale during our Small Business Saturday celebration! The Library will have vendors, food & our amazing book sale! Don’t miss it!

Small Business Saturday
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Calling all artists, authors, bakers, crafters & direct sales consultants! We love to celebrate small business owners here at the Pottsville Library, so join us for a day of one stop shopping throughout the library building! Event will be Saturday, November 25th from 11-3. Vendors should contact ginab@pottsvillelibrary.org for vending information. Vendor fee is $20.

Mental Magic and Mind Reading with JB
2023-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Be mystified by clairvoyance & premonition on Tuesday, November 21st, at 6PM with our special program by JB–Mental Magic and Mind Reading! This program is recommended for teens and adult audiences.

Bristle Bot Workshop
2023-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Thursday, November 16th at 5:30pm for a Bristle Bot Workshop!
This event is a great introduction to robotics! Have fun while learning the effects of electricity and transferred energy.
The program includes a Bristle Bot kit with materials to customize. Build your own and race other participants in a block maze.
Deadline to register is November 13th. Call 570-622-8880 ext. 10 to register, or email potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Video Game Tournament
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a challenge on Saturday, November 11th for a video game tournament! Individuals and families are welcome! Tournament starts at 1:00PM. Register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2023-11-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States

Murder Ahoy: A Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
2023-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Saturday, November 4th, J&L Productions presents Murder Ahoy: A Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre!
Included in your ticket price is a buffet dinner catered by Beauregard Catering, beverages, and the interactive murder mystery show!
Events start at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Registration is required & tickets will not be sold at the door. Pre-paid tickets must be purchased by October 27th.
Tickets are $40 per person, or $75 per couple.
Call for tickets, or purchase online via our Facebook event page. 570-622-8880.

Potions & Plants: Wine Tasting & Succulent Planting Workshop
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the library on October 21st at 1pm to enjoy a complimentary wine tasting with a presentation by our wine guide. Bottles will be available for order, but there is no purchase necessary to participate in the tasting. Must be 21.
After we enjoy our tasting, we will each plant a succulent arrangement. You will have your choice of a Jack-O-Lantern or Cauldron planter for your spooktacular masterpiece!
Tickets are $25 per person. All supplies (planter, succulents, soil, gloves, etc.) are included.
Seating is limited to 20 guests–they sell out fast!

Halloween Party
2023-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our Halloween Party for ages 6-12 on October 19th at 5:30. Please register by October 15th.
