Pottsville Free Public Library

Golden Girls Trivia Night
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 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 18th! $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. Trivia begins at 5:00 PM.

Teen Book Club
2026-08-20 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 then join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our teen book club. Recommended for ages 10-16. Summer is here again, keep up with your reading, bring your own book or use one of the ones we have here. We meet the third Thursday of the month, which for the summer is June 18th, July 16th and August 20th. 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
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Want to have a say in what the library offers to teens, or do you want to hang out with your peers and do activities and crafts for teens the join our Teen Advisory Board. For ages 12-18. 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 the summer is June 18th, July 16th and August 20th at 5:30 pm.

Funday Friday
2026-08-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our annual Funday Fridays! Weather permitting, we will be set up outside on the Market Street side of the Library with games such as cornhole, hopscotch, Connect Four, and more! Inside the building will be Twister, checkers, tic tac toe, board games and more! This is a free event, and ice cream and juice will be available for children up to 18. We thank the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the refreshments for the children!
Funday Friday dates:
Friday, August 7th, 14th & 21st.
Time:
11AM to 3 PM.
**In case of bad weather, inside activities will still be held.

Sewing 101 with Sew to Succeed
2026-08-22 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 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, August 22nd for Sewing 101 Basics; or Saturday, September 5th or September 19th for an Advanced Beginners Class. The Advanced Beginners Class will require basic knowledge of using a machine.
Class runs from 10:00 AM to noon.

UGI Assistance Event for UGI Customers
2026-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Talk with UGI representatives to learn more about assistance programs to help with your UGI bill.
Representatives will be available on August 24th, from 10am to 2pm.
Please bring the following documents: UGI bill, proof of identification, income verification for all members of the household.

Pageturners Book Club Meeting
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-09-24 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.

Open Arcade
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on select Saturdays from 9 am till noon for Open Arcade. We have arcade sized basketball, foosball, pool and shuffleboard. Also come by to try out our in house us items from the Schuylkill Sensory Lending Library: a mini trampoline, a saucer swing, a rocking chair and a crash mat. Please note that a signed waiver of liability is needed for the use of the sensory library items, for those under 18 a parent/guardian is needed to sign for them. The dates for the fall are 8/29, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 12/5, 12/19.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Free Writing Workshop with Jodi Webb
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Learn the art of writing engaging & interesting stories suitable for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books in our free writing workshop hosted by Jodi Webb. Please register by calling us at 570-622-8880 ext. 10, or emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org by August 24th.
Workshop will be held Tuesday, September 1st at 6PM.

Advanced Beginners Sewing Class with Sew to Succeed
2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States

Used Book Sale
2026-09-08 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!

UGI Energy Assistance Event for UGI Customers
2026-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Talk with UGI representatives to learn more about assistance programs to help with your UGI bill.
Representatives will be available on September 9th, from 10am to 2pm.
Please bring the following documents: UGI bill, proof of identification, income verification for all members of the household.

Kids Time
2026-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library once a month for Kids Time, special programming for ages 6-12. Program is on the second Thursday of the month: September 10th, October 8th, November 12th and December 10th at 4:30 pm. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and seeing us in person.

Cozy Crafters Blanket Workshop
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Get ready for fall with your own hand knit chunky blanket! We will be making a throw sized blanket from start to finish–full instruction will be provided (with help along the way, if needed!). Class size is limited to 10, so book early! Additional classes may be added if there is demand. Class will run 3 to 5 hours, so please bring snacks/refreshments for breaks!
Prepaid registration & yarn color choice is due by August 1st. Payment is required to hold your space.
Recommended for ages teen to adult. All experience levels are welcome. No tools needed.
There are 20 yarn colors to choose from–please see flyer with choices!
Class will be held Saturday, September 12th at 10AM. Cost is $65 per person.

Fall Monday Story Time
2026-09-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our Fall Monday Story Time for ages 1-5 (siblings welcome) Mondays from September 14th to December 7th at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Mahjong 101 with MahjChele
2026-09-14 11:00 - 15:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a day of Mahjong! The day is set up for new players and experienced players to join!
Mahjong will take place on Monday, September 14th, starting at 11am. Itinerary below:
NEW PLAYERS: 11 am to 1 pm. Full instruction will be given by MahjChele. Limited space–registration required!
BREAK TIME: 1 pm to 1:30 pm (Refreshments will be available)
EXPERIENCED PLAYERS: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm will be open play. Please bring your own tiles, racks and mats.
**New players from the instruction session are welcome to stay for open play to watch or join in.

Magic the Gathering Night
2026-09-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us in the library’s basement for Magic the Gathering Nights on the first Monday of the month starting at 4:30 pm. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person. Recommended for ages 11 and up. The dates for the fall are 9/14, 10/5, 11/2 and 12/7.

Computer Basics Workshop
2026-09-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Do you know how to turn on your computer or laptop, but stumped what to do next? Sign up for this free workshop to learn:
A little about how a computer works (just the bare minimum!);
How to navigate the desktop;
How to find files and folders;
How to work with an app;
How to save and close files;
How to delete files.
This is a single, one-hour class with plenty of time for practice and questions. And don’t forget, parking in downtown Pottsville is free after 5 PM.
Computer classes at the Pottsville Free Public Library are free to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District, and the only requirement is you have a valid Pottsville Library card. Don’t have a card yet? Sign up for one at the Circulation Desk before the date of the class.
Seating is limited so register now by calling the Pottsville Library at 570-622-8880 x10, or when you stop in the Library to get your card.

Fall Wednesday Story Time
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our Fall Wednesday Story Time for ages 1-5 (siblings welcome) Wednesdays from September 16th to November 18th and December 2nd to December 9th at 5:30 pm. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Cahokia: An Ancient City at the Heart of America (Smithsonian Armchair Traveler Series)
2026-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our first installment of our partnership with the Smithsonian Rural Initiative. We will be hosting 12 sessions the Smithsonian Armchair Traveler Series, starting with “Cahokia: An Ancient City at the Heart of America” on Wednesday, September 16th, and 5:30pm.
Please register for this event by calling 570-622-8880, or emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org
Once the largest urban center north of Mexico, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, stands as one of the most significant archaeological landscapes in North America, reshaping the understanding of pre-Columbian civilization. At its peak, ca. 950–1350, Cahokia was a thriving city of tens of thousands, defined by monumental earthworks, sophisticated planning, and far-reaching influence. Today it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Site interpreter Angela Cooper places Cahokia within the broader story of Indigenous North America, outlining its deep historical roots and the shared traditions of the Mississippian world. She focuses on Cahokia’s rise in the American Bottom, exploring how this remarkable city developed and flourished. Cooper connects Cahokia to other Mississippian sites and to descendant communities today, underscoring its enduring cultural significance.

Teen Time
2026-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library once a month for Teen Time, special programming for ages 12-18. Program is on the third Thursday of the month: September 17th, October 15th, November 19th and December 17th at 4:30 pm. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and seeing us in person.

Cozy Crafters Blanket Workshop
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Get ready for fall with your own hand knit chunky blanket! We will be making a throw sized blanket from start to finish–full instruction will be provided (with help along the way, if needed!). Class size is limited to 10, so book early! Additional classes may be added if there is demand. Class will run 3 to 5 hours, so please bring snacks/refreshments for breaks!
Prepaid registration & yarn color choice is due by September 4th. Payment is required to hold your space.
There are 20 yarn colors to choose from–please see flyer with choices!
Class will be held Saturday, September 26th at 10AM. Cost is $65 per person.

Word Processing for Beginners
2026-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Do you need to type something and don’t know where to begin or what to use? Sign up for this free computer workshop to learn some of the basics of using word processing software. We will cover:Basic ToolsSaving DocumentsCreating & Opening DocumentsPrinting Documents
This is a single, one-hour class with plenty of time for practice and questions. And don’t forget, parking in downtown Pottsville is free after 5 PM.
Computer classes at the Pottsville Free Public Library are free to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District, and the only requirement is you have a valid Pottsville Library card. Don’t have a card yet? Sign up for one at the Circulation Desk before the date of the class.
Seating is limited so register now by calling the Pottsville Library at 570-622-8880 x10, or when you stop in the Library to get your card.
