Pottsville Free Public Library

2026 Library Scavenger Hunt
2026-05-05 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-08 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 08:30 - 19:30 UTC and 8 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.

Butterfly Days
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-19 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!

Winter/Spring Story Time
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.

"Hemlock" Hannah and the Ways of Wildlife
2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come and join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 5:30 pm for a presentation from “Hemlock” Hannah on the ways of wildlife. All ages are welcome. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Sewing 101 with Sew to Succeed
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Interested in learning to sew, but you need some extra help to get started?
Choose from one of our 3 classes to make a beginner friendly project with complete instructions and hands on help!
If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it so we can teach you to use your own machine. No machine? No problem! We will provide one for anyone who needs one.
Class is limited to 6 students. Recommended for ages 16 & up. Cost is $25 per person, per class.
Class dates: Saturday, May 16th, Saturday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 30th. Class runs from 10:00 AM to noon.

Local Nurses Talking About Becoming a Nurse
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Thinking about becoming a nurse? Wonder what it’s like to be one? Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday, May 16th at 1PM for Local Nurses Talking About Becoming a Nurse. A handful of current practicing nurses in a variety of settings will discuss why they decided to become a nurse, what their average day looks like and how they deal with the stress that comes with the job.
Please RSVP with the Library so we can be sure we have enough seats for everyone who wants to attend. Call the Library at 570-622-8880, or stop by the Circulation Desk during Library hours.
*Please note that this is not a program to promote any one hospital, nursing school, or political agenda, and this panel will not answer any legal questions or offer any medical advice for individuals.*

Toddler Free Play
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Monday May 18th and June 1st and 8th at 10:30 am for Free Play for ages 1 to 5 during our gap in story time. No registration needed.

Teen Book Club
2026-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Looking for a place to read a book and chill with your peers. Recommended for ages 10-16. A New Year has rolled around, take the chance to catch up on all the books you’ve been meaning to read but haven’t gotten to, bring your own book or use one of the ones we have here. We meet the third Thursday of the month, which for May is Thursday the 21st at 4:30 pm. Tell us your coming by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Teen Advisory Board
2026-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Are you 12 to 18, do you want to have a say what the Youth Services Department offers to teen; books, magazines, video games and programs have a say in what we do. Intimidated by how much work that sounds like, don’t worry, we don’t expect input every time, just anytime you feel like it. Tell us your coming by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come tell us in person. We meet the third Thursday of the month which for May is the 21st at 5:30 pm.

Homeschool Hang About
2026-05-28 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.
