Pottsville Free Public Library

Eric Mintel Investigates: Paranormal Presentation
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join Eric Mintel, lead investigator of Eric Mintel Investigates, and spirit medium Dominic Sattele for a fascinating presentation on ghosts, UFO’s, Bigfoot, and real paranormal investigations.
Spirit Medium Dominic Sattelle will be available for personalized readings for a $25 fee. Please call the Pottsville Library to book in advance, as there will only be limited timeslots available.
Program is October 13th at 6PM. Free to attend.

Witchy Wednesday: Broom Making Workshop
2026-10-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Fly through witchy season on a brand new handmade broom! This year we are offering two classes, one on Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30PM, and one on Wednesday, October 21st at 5:30PM. The class includes basic supplies including broomstick, broomcorn, twine, and full instruction. You are encouraged to bring dried/artificial flowers, charms, ribbons, lights, or whatever you’d like to decorate your custom broom. Class size is limited, so get your tickets early! Pre-paid registration is due by September 1st. Cost is $50 per person.

Witches of the Coal Region and Keystone State
2026-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 15th at 5:30PM for a very special free presentation from Haunted Anthracite Tales–the Witches of the Coal Region and Keystone State!
Witches of the Coal-Region and Keystone State is a captivating 75-minute program that explores the dark folklore, chilling legends, and documented history of witchcraft in Pennsylvania’s coal country and beyond. From whispered curses to courtroom accusations, this program examines how fear, superstition, and belief shaped communities across the region.
Hear the haunting story of Hex Hollow, uncover the full legend of the Ringtown Witch, and revisit Pennsylvania’s most famous witch trials. The program also explores the traditions of Hexerei (Powwow folk magic), beliefs surrounding witchcraft and the evil eye, and the local events that kept these fears alive. Blending history with folklore, Witches of the Coal-Region and Keystone State reveals a spellbinding chapter of the Keystone State’s past that continues to fascinate today.
Program is free to attend.

Tarot Tuesdays
2026-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Find out what the future has in store for you at Tarot Tuesdays! Fortune’s Favour will be here doing 15 minute personalized readings just for you! Bookings start at 5PM, so book early to get the timeslot you want. Readings are $20 each. Prepaid registration is required by October 1st. Available dates are Tuesday, October 6th and Tuesday, October 20th. Call the library to book, or book online via our Facebook event page.

Pageturners Book Club Meeting
2026-10-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-11-19 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.

Ghosts of the Molly Maguires with Haunted Anthracite Tales
2026-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a free program presented by Haunted Anthracite Tales discussing the Ghosts of the Molly Maguires! Program will be on Thursday, October 22nd, at 5:30PM.
Ghosts of the Molly Maguires is a 75-minute program that uncovers the dark and disputed legacy of the Molly Maguires in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region. Through gripping storytelling, audiences will hear tales of murders, secret meetings, and the mysteries that surrounded the group’s activities during the turbulent coal wars of the 19th century.
The program explores the bitter labor conflicts, controversial trials, and executions that continue to divide historians, while also delving into lingering legends and reported hauntings tied to former mining towns and historic sites. Blending documented history with chilling folklore, Ghosts of the Molly Maguires brings to life a shadowed chapter filled with violence, intrigue, and unanswered questions that still echo today.

Used Book Sale
2026-11-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-07 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!
