Pottsville Free Public Library

"I need to type a...": Microsoft Word for Beginners workshop for adults
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
The Pottsville Free Public Library will be offering the Microsoft Word for Beginners workshop for adults on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 PM. (Remember: street parking in downtown Pottsville is free after 5 PM!) Need to type something up but not sure how to start? This one-hour class will cover what you really need to know to type a document, check your spelling, and save or print it.
The computer classes are free, but a Pottsville Library card and advanced registration are required due to limited seating. Those attending the workshop will be using the laptops in the computer lab at the Pottsville Library. Library cards are free for all Schuylkill County residents; contact the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 x10 or visit the Library to check the status of your card or to sign up for the class.

2026 Library Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-22 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-23 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-24 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-27 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-28 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 08:30 - 19:30 and 10 more dates | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for another year of a district wide scavenger hunt. The 2026 PA One Book: “The Great Cookie Kerfuffle” has been hidden at all the libraries in the Pottsville District. Help us locate them all. Go to your local library between April 20th and May 22nd to start and grab a brochure, which will tell you all the district libraries and give a space to write down where you found the book. Be sure to return the brochure by May 22nd to be entered for a chance to win various prizes. 2 winners will be drawn for visiting at least 5 libraries ($15 Dunkin gift card), 2 winners for visiting at least 10 libraries ($25 Amazon gift card) and one winner drawn for visiting all 17 libraries ($50 ticket book for Knoebels). Prizes will be drawn on May 28th and winners will be contacted directly.

Homeschool Hang About
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
For all Homeschoolers, join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on March 26th, April 23rd and May 28th at 1pm for STEM activities and crafts, Recommended for ages 6-18 (younger siblings are always welcome). Registration greatly appreciated by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or telling us in person.

Pageturners Book Club Meeting
2026-04-23 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.

Winter/Spring Story Time
2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 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 Winter/Spring Story Time on Mondays at 10:30 am running from February 9th until May 11th. Recommended for ages 1-5, older and younger siblings are always welcome. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to visit and tell us in person.

May Day Metaphysical Market
2026-05-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
**VENDORS WANTED**
Join us for an enchanting day at the historic Pottsville Library while we pack the floors with artists, handmade crafters, authors, vendors, food and a used book sale to complete the day! The May Day Metaphysical Market will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 11-3 PM. There is free on street parking, and free admission to the market.
If you wish to be a vendor at this event, there is a $20 vendor fee. Please email ginab@pottsvillelibrary.org for registration information.

Used Book Sale
2026-05-04 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 Night
2026-05-04 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 May 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

Butterfly Days
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for three Tuesdays in May (5th, 12th and 19th) at 4 to learn and celebrate the stages of life of butterflies. Observe as they change, do crafts and activities about each stage of their lives, and learn other things about these wonderful parts of our ecosystem. Registrations appreciated by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Comics and Pop Culture Day
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday May 9th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a day celebrating comics and pop culture with a variety of crafts and activities as well as free comic books. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming and telling us in person.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Back by popular demand–join us at the Pottsville Library for our Mosaic Lamp Workshop! Spend the day creating your very own masterpiece–each one looks different! You will be supplied with everything you need to make one beautiful lamp. Patterns will be provided, but feel free to make your own whimsical design. You will have 7 gorgeous colors to choose from! This would be a great Mother’s Day treat, as well!
Due to limited availability of colors, payment and color choice must be made by April 20th. There will be no exceptions.
Class will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 11AM. Cost is $60.00 per person. Payment can be made at the Library, over the phone with debit/credit by calling 570-622-8880 ext 10, or you can pay online on our Facebook event page. Class size is limited, so grab your tickets early!
