Making 3-D Models
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
As a part of Remake Learning Days join us in exploring 3-D models using CAD software and the library’s 3-D printer. There will be two sessions one starting at 10 am and another at 2 pm. The event is free and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Priority will be given to those who register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org or calling (570) 622-8880 ext. 12 or by coming in and tell us you plan on dropping by.

Art After School: Crystalline Painting
2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us from the week of May 19th to the 23rd for some Epsom salt water color painting to be displayed in the local artist showcase the following week. Come to the Children’s area any time between 3 and 4:30 pm, we’ll provide the materials, all you need to bring is your imagination. Recommended for ages 3-15.

Magic the Gathering Night
2025-05-19 17:00 - 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. Registration is required so please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570) 622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library in person to register. Please also include experience with Magic the Gathering so that we can attempt to place people of a similar skill level at the same table. Recommended for ages 12 and up (though this is only a recommendation). Cards will be available to those who are new to the game.

Pageturners Book Club
2025-05-22 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
2025-05-22 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.

Open Arcade
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 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).

Dave Day Family Paint Night
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Calling all friends and budding artists to paint a canvas in honor of Dave Naydock. The canvases will be put on display during the Dave Day celebration on Thursday, May 29th.
Paint, canvas, brushes and Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies are provided.
Paint night will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 5:30 PM. Registration is required. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org to register.

Dave Day 2025
2025-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us while we celebrate & remember artist Dave Naydock! Dave Day will feature the annual window painting, where everyone is welcome to contribute,; the display of artwork from budding artists completed at Family Paint Night; a proclamation from the Mayor at 11:00 AM; and of course Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies. Dave Day will be held on Thursday, May 29th at 11:00AM.

Book Signing with Michael Glore & Michael Kitsock
2025-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a local author book signing with Michael Glore and Michael Kitsock, who are promoting their new book “The Great Memorial Day Fire of 1945 and Other Schuylkill County Disasters”. They will be set up at the Pottsville Library on Saturday, May 31st from 1 to 4pm. Books will be available for purchase.

Used Book Sale
2025-06-02 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!

Golden Girls Bingo
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 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 5:30PM on Tuesday, June 10th in the Library basement. $15 to play.

Summer Storytime
2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-23 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.

The Mad Planter: Succulent Planting Workshop
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Enjoy a summer evening in Wonderland! The Mad Planter is a succulent planting workshop set to the theme of Alice in Wonderland! We will be planting in mismatched teacups and decorating our creation with whimsical Wonderland themed touches. Teacup/saucer, soil, gloves, a selection of decorative items and a variety of succulents are included in workshop price. Feel free to bring along anything extra you wish to add to your planter.
The Mad Planter will be held on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:00 PM. Cost for each attendant is $25. The Mad Planter is a BYOB event.

Video Game Tournament Family Night
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our first Family Night of Summer Reading Club, a family video game night, including a Mario Kart 8 tournament, first place gets an Amazon gift card and second place gets a GameStop gift card. Register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Kids Summer Reading Club
2025-06-18 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
2025-06-19 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.

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with Save the Strays Schuylkill
2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | 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!

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.

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.
