Pottsville Free Public Library

Children's Christmas Party
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come on down to the Pottsville Free Public Library on Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30 pm for our Christmas party. Recommended for ages 3-14, older and younger siblings are always welcome. Come for cookies, crafts and Santa! Please register by 12/5 by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Teen Book Club
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library to enjoy some recreational reading at our teen book club recommended for ages 10-16 running from 4 pm to 5 pm. We will be meeting the third Thursday of every month through the fall: Sept 18th, Oct. 16th, Nov. 20th and Dec. 18th.

Teen Advisory Board
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library for our Teen Advisory Board. Recommended for ages 12-18. Have a say in what the Youth Services Department adds as far as books, DVDs, Video Games, etc. Also have a say in what sort of programs we offer for teens. We will be meeting on the third Thursday of every month for the fall at 5:30 pm: Sept. 18, Oct 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18.

Open Arcade
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 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).

Escape from Candy Land Escape Room
2025-12-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a Candy Land themed escape room on Tuesday, December 30th at 4 pm. Recommended for ages 9-17. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come visit us in person.

Used Book Sale
2026-01-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
2026-01-05 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 January 5th 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

Teen Advisory Board
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Are you 12 to 18, do you want to have a say what the Youth Services Department offers to teen; books, magazines, video games and programs have a say in what we do. Intimidated by how much work that sounds like, don’t worry, we don’t expect input every time, just anytime you feel like it. Tell us your coming by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come tell us in person. We meet the third Thursday of the month which for February is the 19th at 5:30 pm.

Lego Club
2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 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.

Yarn Weaving Family Night
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a night of yarn weaving for ages 6+ on Tuesday, January 13th at 5:30. All materials will be provided. To register please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come visit us at the library and tell us in person.

Teen Book Club
2026-01-15 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 January is Thursday the 15th 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.

Teen Advisory Board
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Are you 12 to 18, do you want to have a say what the Youth Services Department offers to teen; books, magazines, video games and programs have a say in what we do. Intimidated by how much work that sounds like, don’t worry, we don’t expect input every time, just anytime you feel like it. Tell us your coming by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come tell us in person. We meet the third Thursday of the month which for January is the 15th at 5:30 pm.

Winterfest at the Library
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the Pottsville Free Public Library for Winterfest on Saturday, January 17th from 10-4. There will be winter themed crafts and various rec room activities for ages 6 and up. Additionally there will be a winter themed Storytime at 11 for ages 1-5, though older siblings are always welcome. All activities are free.

Girls Who Code
2026-01-21 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-28 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-11 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

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

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 | 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.
