Magic the Gathering Monday
2025-12-01 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Come join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our monthly Magic the Gathering Night on Monday December 1st 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

Life Sized Candy
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Tuesday December 2nd at 5:30 pm for Life Sized Candy Land. Recommended for all ages. Registration requested but not required by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and talking to us in person.

Christmas Checklist Puzzle Race
2025-12-03 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 Christmas Checklist 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 Wednesday, December 3rd, at 5:00.

Open Arcade
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 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).

Fall Story Time Mondays
2025-12-08 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 Fall Story Times on Mondays at 10:30 am running from September 15th until December 8th. 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.

A Grouchy, Grinchy Christmas: Stuffie Building Workshop & Grinch Meet & Greet
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Christmas is a time to be….Grinchy? Join us, and the Grinch, for an extra special stuffie building workshop! You will be stuffing your very own Grinch bear, and getting a photo with the Grinch himself! Parents–please remember to bring a phone or camera to snap your own photos, too. Grinch kits are $25 per kit. Prepaid registration due by November 28th. Program will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 5:00 PM.

Decoration Saturday Story Time
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come on down to the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday December 13th at 11 am for a Story Time celebrating decorating for the holiday season by making a decoration (or two) to take home. Recommended for ages 1-8. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and talking to us.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2025-12-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Take a break from the holiday rush to make a gorgeous mosaic lamp at the Pottsville Library! With 5 colors to choose from, this lamp will look gorgeous with any decor you have at home. It would also make a beautiful gift!
All supplies are included to complete one lamp. Lamp kit includes pre-sanded glass pieces (smooth edges for safety), a step-by-step guide praised as ‘easy-to-follow,’ and all tools: glue, plaster powder, disposable gloves, mixing bowl and measuring spoon. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
Workshop will be held at the Pottsville Library on December 13th at 11AM. Cost is $60 per lamp kit.
Payment and color choice MUST be made by November 24th. No exceptions. Once color choice has been submitted, it cannot be changed.

Children's Christmas Party
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

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 | 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 | 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
