Pottsville Free Public Library

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with Save the Strays Schuylkill
2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Friday, June 20th from 11-3 to meet adoptable cats! Volunteers from Save the Strays Schuylkill will be bringing along some rescues–so make sure to contact them for an adoption application ahead of time if you want to be able to adopt that day! If you can’t adopt, you can still help–we are collecting donations of wet or dry cat food, litter, treats, toys, or money towards vet fees so they can continue to do the wonderful work that they do!

Open Arcade
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 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).

Imagination Saturday Storytime
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a Saturday Storytime celebrating the imaginary and fantastic on June 21st at 11 am. A story, songs and a craft. Recommended for ages 1-5 but siblings are always welcome. Register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our annual celebration of Juneteenth. Daily trivia questions will be at the library all week leading up to our annual party on Saturday June 21st at 2:00 pm. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Summer Storytime
2025-06-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a story, songs and a craft for our Summer Storytimes on Mondays at 10:30 am running from June 16th until August 4th. Recommended for ages 1-5, older and younger siblings are always welcome. Register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming in and telling us in person.

A Night with PT Reptiles
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a meet and greet with some slithering guests! PT Reptiles will be back at the Pottsville Library on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12., or come to the library in person to tell us you are coming.

Kids Summer Reading Club
2025-06-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for the Kids Summer Reading Club for ages 6-12 happening every Wednesday from June 18th until August 6th, 10:30 am until noon. Different activities and crafts every week on the theme of color our world. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Teen Summer Reading Crew
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for the Teens Summer Reading Crew for ages 12-18 happening every Thursday from June 19th until August 7th, 10:30 am until noon. Different activities and crafts every week on the theme of color our world. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Pageturners Book Club
2025-06-26 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.

Live Wildlife Night with Red Creek Wildlife Center
2025-07-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library on Tuesday July 1st at 5:30 pm to see presentation from the Red Creek Wildlife Center featuring live wildlife. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library in person and tell us your coming.

Used Book Sale
2025-07-07 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!

FREE Bingo with Life Geisinger
2025-07-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Join us after our monthly used book sale for a special FREE Bingo with Life Geisinger! Bingo starts at 2:30.

Magic the Gathering Monday
2025-07-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a night of playing Magic the Gathering in the Commander format. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Cards will be available to those who are new to the game. Please call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org to register.

Book Bingo Family Night
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for another Book Bingo Family Night, be sure to bring a bag for all the books you will be winning. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Family Summer Safety Program
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come down to the Pottsville Free Public Library for a program teaching about Summer Safety from the Schuylkill County Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Prevention & Support Services Program. Parents and guardians will receive life saving tips about sun protection, water safety first aid and more while children take part in a summer craft. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us.

Gummy Worm Saturday Story Time
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a Saturday Story Time celebrating gummy worms, A themed story, craft and of course gummy worms on Saturday July 12th. To register, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you’re coming.

"Hemlock" Hannah and the Colors of Wildlife, Plants, and Mushrooms Galore
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library as we are joined by “Hemlock” Hannah from the Schuylkill Conservation District for a program celebrating color in nature. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.
