Pottsville Free Public Library

Pageturners Book Club
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 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.

Open Arcade
2025-08-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 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).

Used Book Sale
2025-09-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-06 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 Monday
2025-09-08 16:30 - 19:00 | 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 September 8th 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

Oregon Trail Pick a Path Adventure Family Night
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a family night featuring a pick a path adventure. Travel around the library overcoming events to arrive at “Oregon”. Family Nights are for all ages (recommended for ages 6+). To register, or get more information, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us in person.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Storytime
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a pirate themed storytime on September 13th at 11 am for talk like a pirate day. Recommended for ages 1 – 5 but both older and younger siblings are always welcome. To register, or for more information email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us in person.

Fall Story Time Mondays
2025-09-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-06 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.

D and D beginners
2025-09-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Want to see what is up with tabletop role playing games, come on down to the Pottsville Free Public Library for five weeks of one shots. To register, or for more information, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us in person. Recommended for ages 10-18.

Computer Basics Workshop
2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30
This basic computer class starts with: what’s on your computer? How do you save or delete a file? How do I move things on my screen? And many other parts of what you see when you turn on a computer.Thanks to the Broadband Grant, our old computers have been replaced in the lab with new Windows 11 laptops! Attendees will have the option to use a mouse or a track pad to move the pointer around the screen.Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Attendees must have a valid Pottsville Library card to sign up. You can call the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 ext. 10 to check on your card, or you can begin the registration process from our web page at https://www.pottsvillelibrary.org/how-do-i/join/. Pottsville Library cards are free for residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District.

Girls Who Code
2025-09-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library and learn coding with your peers. Recommended for ages 12-18 for coders with no experience, limited experience or those in need of a refresher. Not a girl, not a problem, girls who code is open to any aspiring young coder. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Teen Book Club
2025-09-18 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
2025-09-18 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.

Witchy Crafts: Make Your Own Gratitude Trees
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Enjoy free flow art and create your own fall themed mixed media Gratitude Tree using watercolors and ink. Open to everyone–no experience needed! Class starts at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 23rd. All materials & instruction included. Cost is $35 per person.

Internet Basics Workshop
2025-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Improve your internet skills with this free one-hour workshop. Learn better search skills, how to keep your information safe online, and more!Thanks to the Broadband Grant, our old computers have been replaced in the lab with new Windows 11 laptops! Attendees will have the option to use a mouse or a track pad to move the pointer around the screen.Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Attendees must have a valid Pottsville Library card to sign up. You can call the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 ext. 10 to check on your card, or you can begin the registration process from our web page at https://www.pottsvillelibrary.org/how-do-i/join/. Pottsville Library cards are free for residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District.

Potions & Plants: Succulent Planting Workshop
2025-09-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Enjoy an enchanting evening where your cauldron will be bubbling over–with succulents! Potions & Plants is a witchy themed arrangement of succulents planted in a cauldron. We will have other small decorations for your final creation, but feel free to bring anything you would like to add as well! Succulents, soil, cauldron & gloves are included in price. Potions & Plants will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 5:30PM. Prepaid registration is due by September 15th. Tickets are $25. This is a BYOB event.

Spooky Saturday Storytime
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a spooky storytime on Saturday October 4th at 11 am. Recommended for ages 1-5 but older and younger siblings are always welcome. To register, or to get more information email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us in person.

Sugar Skull Paint & Sip
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Enjoy a spooky Saturday by painting your very own plaster Sugar Skull at the Pottsville Library! You can BYOB and/or snacks to enjoy while you paint! Plaster skull, paint & painting supplies are included. Feel free to bring glitter or add ons if you want something special added to your creation! Program starts at 1:00 PM. $25 per ticket, limited seating.
