Pottsville Free Public Library

Tinkering Time
2025-04-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | 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.

Girls Who Code
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-16 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.

Windows Next Steps - free computer class
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
You know the basics of using a computer. Now it’s time to learn how to personalize your computer and make it more useful!
In this FREE computer course, we will cover learning more about what kind of system you have, how to install a new application, how to add shortcuts to your computer’s desktop, how to change some of the defaults and settings, how to uninstall an application you don’t want, and some safety tips.
The one-hour course is a mix of demonstrations and practice time, and is open to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District.
Call the front desk at 570-622-8880 to sign up; seating is limited due to the small computer lab.

2025 Library Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-10 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-11 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-15 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-16 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-17 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-18 08:30 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Did you know that library’s in Pennsylvania are divided into districts? Come on down to your local library within the Pottsville District from April 7th until May 9th to join the scavenger hunt and find each library’s copy of the 2025 PA One Book: “Arlo Draws An Octopus”. Don’t have time to make it to every library within the month, that’s okay, make it to at least five and enter the drawing for a Dunkin’ gift card. Come to the desk and say hi when you are here.

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-04-10 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-17 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.

Open Arcade
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-19 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).

Book Signing with Daniel Sponenburg
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 10am to 1pm to meet the author of Uplift: Receive An Abundant Life Now! Daniel Sponenburg will have copies of his book available for purchase & to be signed.

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-21 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.

Songwriting Workshop with Brody Bond
2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Tuesday April 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a free songwriting workshop led by performing songwriter Brody Bond. This workshop is designed to make participants feel more equipped to write their own songs. Recommended for Teens and Adults. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12, or talk to us the next time you are here to register.

Teen Advisory Board
2025-04-17 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.

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt at the Pottsville Free Public Library! Bring a basket or bag to search the Library for Easter Eggs after a story & craft. The Easter egg hunt is Saturday, April 19th. A story time and craft will start at 11 am to be followed by an easter egg hunt, to give the easter bunny time time to hide the eggs (and to give everyone time to find parking). Recommended for ages 1 – 11. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12, or come to the youth services desk and talk to us to register with names & age of each child attending. Please pre-register so we make sure to have enough eggs for everyone!

Chalk the Walk for Earth Day!
2025-04-22 08:30 - 19:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
If you are visiting the Pottsville Library on Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd), grab a piece of sidewalk chalk & leave a positive message or drawing on our Market Street or 3rd Street sidewalk.

"I want to type a..." - Microsoft Word Basics
2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Do you hesitate to type something up because you don’t know how to use the software? Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30 PM for an introduction to using Microsoft Word. We will cover the basics that will help you feel more confident when you need to type that cover letter or report: where to find the text size, how to check your spelling, how to print or save it, and more. Computer classes at the Pottsville Library are free for all residents of Schuylkill County, but you must sign up in advance due to the limited computer lab space. Call the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 to sign up, or stop by the Library any time during business hours to sign up in person.
