Pottsville Free Public Library

A Day of Chess
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday, November 8th at 2 pm for a day of chess in celebration of International Games Month. Whether you want to learn how to play or are just looking for someone to play with. Open to all ages, registration recommended by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Fall Story Time Mondays
2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:30, 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.

Dog Man Party
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library to celebrate the release of the 14th book in the Dog Man series. There will be Dog Man themed crafts and activities as well as a chance to win your own copy of the book. Recommended for ages 5-15. Registration appreciated, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come in and tell us in person.

Girls Who Code
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-19 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.

Open Arcade
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 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).

Robot Refresh
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library to explore robotics and coding with the library’s robotics STEM kits. Recommended for ages 6-12. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us to register or for more information.

Book Bingo Family Night
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for book bingo. Be sure to bring a bag for all your winnings. Registration recommended, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Teen Book Club
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00, 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
2025-11-20 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.

Pageturners Book Club
2025-11-20 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.

Super Smash Brothers Night
2025-11-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a Super Smash Brother Ultimate tournament in celebration of International Games Month on Tuesday, November 25th at 5 pm. Recommended for ages 5-17, but as always younger and older siblings are welcome. Registration recommended by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12. or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Small Business Saturday: Holiday Market
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Support local artists, authors, craftspeople, vendors & small businesses during our one stop shopping Small Business Saturday holiday shopping market! The historic Library building will be filled with holiday cheer & items to get your holiday shopping done! Small Business Saturday will be held on Saturday, November 29th, from 11-3pm.
To be a vendor at this show, please email ginab@pottsvillelibrary.org for registration information. There is a $20 non-refundable fee to vend at this event.

Used Book Sale
2025-12-01 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
2025-12-01 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 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.

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.
