Pottsville Free Public Library

Used Book Sale
2025-08-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-02 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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
2025-08-04 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 August 4th 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

Techniques in Printmaking Family Night
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the Pottsville Free Public Library and Block of Art to explore stamping and printing on paper. A night of crafting and learning, variations on printmaking accessible to all ages. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us you plan on coming.

Kids Summer Reading Club
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
2025-08-07 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.

Funday Friday
2025-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a fun filled day using our outdoor toys & games from our Things Library, and enjoy refreshments of juice and ice cream provided by the Friends of the Pottsville Library. Funday Friday will be held from 11-3. Games will be on the inside of the Library, and on the Market Street pavement (weather permitting). Funday Friday is free for all to attend.

Open Arcade
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00, 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 | 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).

Fairytale Friends: Stuffie Building Workshop
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a night of fairytale fun as we create our own mermaids, unicorns & dragons! Kids (and adults) can pick their own stuffie to stuff and love! They come with all of the stuffing, a wishing star, a birth certificate and a tote bag. Each stuffie kit is $25. Prepaid registration is due by August 1st. Designs are 1st come, 1st served. Event is Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM.

Kitchen Kittens Puzzle Race
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Do you love puzzles? Think you are the fastest around? Test your puzzle skills at our Kitchen Kittens Puzzle Race! Race will start at 5pm on Wednesday, August 13th. $5 entry fee per team of up to 4 people. Winning team will be awarded a prize!

Tell a Joke Day Saturday Story Time
2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a Story Time celebrating jokes, riddles and japes, with a themed book and craft on Saturday August 16th at 11 am. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library an tell us you plan on coming.

Golden Girls Trivia Night
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Are you ready to test your knowledge to see how well you really know “the Girls”? Join us for a Golden Girls Trivia Night on Tuesday, August 19th! $10 entry fee per team. Teams of up to 4 players are accepted. Prepaid registration is required. We can only accommodate 6 teams, so book your reservation early! This event is BYOB. There will be a prize for the winning team.

Pageturners Book Club
2025-08-28 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.

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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
