Girls Who Code
2026-01-28 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-25 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-04 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | 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. This session is running on Wednesdays from January 21st until March 25th at 4:30 pm. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570) 622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the Youth Services Desk to learn more or register.

National Puzzle Day Puzzle Race
2026-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Get ready for some competitive family fun! Teams up to 4 people are invited to join us in racing to the finish line to complete the Winter Lights 500 piece puzzle! Winning team will win a prize. Teams must pay an entry fee of $5 per TEAM (not per person). Puzzle Race will be held on Thursday, January 29th, at 5:00 PM.

Used Book Sale
2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 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
2026-02-02 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 February 2nd 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

Lego Club
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Tuesdays at 4 pm from January 13th until March 17th for Lego Club, an hour (or so) of playing with the library’s many Lego sets. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to visit us and tell us in person. Recommended for ages 6-12, though older and younger siblings are always welcome.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday February 7th. Join us for Family Rec Room in the library basement from 9-noon for all ages, a story time at 2pm for ages 1-5 and an escape room at 3:30pm for ages 6-12. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come visit the library and tell us in person.

Winter/Spring Story Time
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-02 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 Winter/Spring Story Time on Mondays at 10:30 am running from February 9th until May 11th. Recommended for ages 1-5, older and younger siblings are always welcome. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to visit and tell us in person.

African American Read-In
2026-02-10 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 2026 African American Read-In on Tuesday, Feb. 10th 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.

Pokémon Night
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at 5 pm on Tuesday, February 17th at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a Pokémon Night. There will be Pokémon crafts, trivia and a scavenger hunt. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

PA CareerLink at the Pottsville Free Public Library
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come over to the Pottsville Free Public Library on February 19th from 4-5 pm to hear from Pennsylvania CareerLink and learn about what they do and what help they can offer you throughout your late teen and early adult years. Presentation is for ages 16-24. No need to register but we would love to know if your coming.

Teen Book Club
2026-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Looking for a place to read a book and chill with your peers. Recommended for ages 10-16. A New Year has rolled around, take the chance to catch up on all the books you’ve been meaning to read but haven’t gotten to, bring your own book or use one of the ones we have here. We meet the third Thursday of the month, which for February is Thursday the 19th at 4:30 pm. Tell us your coming by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Olympics Day
2026-02-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday February 21st for some art and STEM activities celebrating the Winter Olympics. At 11 am join us for a craft of building a skater, skier or snowboarder. At 2pm join us to make a mini bobsled and watch it slide down our course, see how fast (or how slow) you can make a mini bobsled go. Activities will be geared towards children ages 6-15, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Registration not required but encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Pageturners Book Club Meeting
2026-02-26 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.

7th Annual Putting Fore Pottsville Library
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Get ready for our 7th Annual Putting Fore Pottsville Library! What is it, you ask? A full mini golf course throughout the Library! That’s right–at least 18 holes of mini golf going through the stacks, down the stairs and through the rooms! On our adults only night you will enjoy a full round of mini golf, and food & beverages included in your ticket price. There will be an optional cornhole tournament available at an extra cost. This event is 21 & over.
Adults only event will be held Friday, February 27th, 2026 from 6-9PM. $35 per person.
Prepaid reservations available at the Library, or online on our Facebook event page.

7th Annual Putting Fore Pottsville Library--FAMILY DAY!
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our Family Day mini golf event in the Pottsville Library! Enjoy 18 holes of mini golf throughout the library building & age appropriate food & drink for the cost of your ticket! Mini Golf will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 10AM to 3PM. Tickets are $5, or $3 for children under 6 years of age. No advance reservation needed–pay at the door!

Magic the Gathering Night
2026-03-02 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 March 2nd 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

Free Computer Basics Workshop
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
The Pottsville Free Public Library will be offering the popular Computer Basics Workshop for adults on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 PM. (Remember: street parking in downtown Pottsville is free after 5 PM!) This one-hour session covers: What’s on your computer? How do you save a file? How do you delete a file? And other tips to help you feel more confident using a PC.
The computer classes are free, but a Pottsville Library card and advanced registration are required due to limited seating. Those attending the workshop will be using the laptops in the computer lab at the Pottsville Library. Library cards are free for all Schuylkill County residents; contact the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 x10 or visit the Library to check the status of your card or to sign up for the class.
