Pottsville Free Public Library

National Puzzle Day Puzzle Race
2025-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Can you win the National Puzzle Day race? Teams up to 4 people will have up to 2 hours to complete a 500 piece puzzle. The first team to finish, or who has the least amount of pieces left when time is called will win a prize. $5 entry fee per team. Register fast–only 6 spots available for the race!

Take Your Child to the Library Day
2025-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join in on Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Pottsville Free Public Library. Starting at noon various rec room activities will be available in the basement. At 1:00 pm there will be a Storytime, recommended for children 1-5, and at 2:30pm there will be an escape room for ages 6-12.

Used Book Sale
2025-02-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-03 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 on the 1st Monday of each month. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

African American Read In
2025-02-05 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 2025 African American Read-In on Wednesday, Feb. 5th 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.

Open Arcade
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Pottsville Free Public Library is opening up our arcade-style games like foosball, billiards and a basketball shoot to everyone one day a week. No quarters required! Join us in the Library’s basement on Saturday mornings from 9 AM-12 PM. All ages and families are welcome (kids 8 and under need to have their parent or guardian with them).

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-02-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Monday session of our Winter/Spring story time, meeting Mondays at 10:30 am from February 10th to May 12th. Join us for a story, a craft and songs. This session will be geared to those ages 3 through 5 but older and younger siblings are welcome.

Computer ?s Drop-In
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Do you have questions about something on your Windows laptop or Chromebook? Have you been trying to learn something basic about using a PC but you don’t want to take a whole class for it? Come in to the Pottsville Library between 5 and 7 PM on Tuesday, February 11 for our first “drop-in” computer session. We will try to spend at least 15 minutes with each person who attends the session.
You can also call us at 570-622-8880 and make an appointment for assistance with your Android, Apple, or Windows device.

Tinkering Time
2025-02-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come join us on Wednesdays starting at 3 p.m. for a variety of activities for ages of 6-12 in the activities room at the Pottsville Free Public Library.

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-02-13 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-27 11:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Thursday session of our Winter/Spring story time, meeting Thursdays at 11:30 am from February 13th until May 15th. Join us for rhymes, songs and simple stories. This session will be geared to children 12-36 months old but older and younger siblings are welcome.

Parent & Child Tea Time
2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come join us for a parent child tea time on Saturday February 15th at 11:00 am. Recommended for ages 5-12 with their parent/guardian (or both), though older and younger siblings are always welcome.

Galentines Golden Girls Bingo
2025-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Grab “the girls” to play 10 rounds of Golden Girls themed bingo! Instead of numbers, you’ll be matching things like shady pines, Sophia’s purse & Stan’s traffic cone! Prizes will be awarded for each game. Light refreshments are included & this event is BYOB. Bingo will start at 1pm on Saturday, February 15th in the Library basement. $15 to play.

Teen Murder Mystery Night
2025-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Monday February 17th at 4:30pm for a Teen Murder Mystery Night. For ages 13-18.

Golden Girls Bingo
2025-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Grab “the girls” to play 10 rounds of Golden Girls themed bingo! Instead of numbers, you’ll be matching things like shady pines, Sophia’s purse & Stan’s traffic cone! Prizes will be awarded for each game. Light refreshments are included & this event is BYOB. Bingo will start at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 18th in the Library basement. $15 to play.

Teen Advisory Board
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Hang out and have a say in what books, DVDs, games and programs the Pottsville Free Public Library offers to teens. For ages 12-18. Registration is required for this program.

Girls Who Code
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for several sessions of Girls Who Code. recommended for ages 7-13. Learn about coding and several different coding languages as well as each session having its own coding challenge. Each session will be its own thing, make it to as many (or as few) as you can. While called Girls who Code sessions are not just for girls, any aspiring young coder may participate. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570) 622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the Youth Services Desk to learn more or register.

Pageturners Book Club
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
If you are interested in great books and great conversation–our book club is for you! All are welcome at the Pageturners monthly meeting held the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30 on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Teen Book Club
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Our continuing teen book club meets the fourth Thursday of every month. For ages 12-18, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570)-622-8880 ext 12 or come to the Youth Services desk to register.

Putting Fore Pottsville Library: Adult Mini Golf
2025-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our 6th annual Putting Fore Pottsville Library! Play 18 holes of mini golf through the Pottsville Library building & enjoy food & adult beverages throughout the night. Event will take place Friday, February 28th from 6 to 9PM. Adults only, MUST BE 21 to enter. $35.00 ticket includes 18 holes of golf, food and beverages.

Putting Fore Pottsville Library: Family Day
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our 6th annual Putting Fore Pottsville Library! Play 18 holes of mini golf through the Pottsville Library building & enjoy age appropriate food & beverages throughout the day. Event will take place Saturday, March 1st. Tickets are $5 per person, or $3 for children under 6. Ticket price includes 18 holes of golf, food and beverages.
