Pottsville Free Public Library

Open Arcade
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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).

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.

Summer Storytime
2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-04 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.

"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.

Kids Summer Reading Club
2025-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-07 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.

The Amazing Magi
2025-07-22 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 the Amazing Magi for a spectacular magic show. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Trinity Kids Night, Christmas in July
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come on down to the Pottsville Free Public Library on Wednesday July 23rd at 6 pm for a program with Trinity Lutheran Church for Christmas in July. A story time, refreshments and craft. Recommended for ages 3-11.

Story Time with the Schuylkill County Dairy Princess
2025-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Library as the Schuylkill County Dairy Princess reads the book “Curious Clover” as well as dairy themed crafts after. Recommended for ages 1-7. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library in person and tell us you plan on coming.

Mr. Mike the Dinosaur Guy
2025-07-29 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 Mr. Mike the Dinosaur Guy for a program celebrating Dinosaurs. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Funday Friday
2025-08-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a fun filled day using our outdoor toys & games from our Things Library, and enjoy refreshments of juice and ice cream provided by the Friends of the Pottsville Library. Funday Friday will be held from 11-3. Games will be on the inside of the Library, and on the Market Street pavement (weather permitting). Funday Friday is free for all to attend.

Used Book Sale
2025-08-04 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 on the 1st Monday of each month. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Magic the Gathering Night
2025-08-04 16:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our monthly Magic the Gathering Night on Monday August 4th at 4:30 pm where we will be playing in the commander format. Don’t know very much about Magic the Gathering but want to learn a little more, come in and we’ll take the time to introduce you to the rules and cards, which can then be used to play. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come and tell us in person. Recommended for ages 11 and up

Techniques in Printmaking Family Night
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the Pottsville Free Public Library and Block of Art to explore stamping and printing on paper. A night of crafting and learning, variations on printmaking accessible to all ages. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Fairytale Friends: Stuffie Building Workshop
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a night of fairytale fun as we create our own mermaids, unicorns & dragons! Kids (and adults) can pick their own stuffie to stuff and love! They come with all of the stuffing, a wishing star, a birth certificate and a tote bag. Each stuffie kit is $25. Prepaid registration is due by August 1st. Designs are 1st come, 1st served. Event is Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM.

Kitchen Kittens Puzzle Race
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Do you love puzzles? Think you are the fastest around? Test your puzzle skills at our Kitchen Kittens Puzzle Race! Race will start at 5pm on Wednesday, August 13th. $5 entry fee per team of up to 4 people. Winning team will be awarded a prize!
