Pottsville Free Public Library

Toddler Free Play
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-08 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | 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.

2026 Library Scavenger Hunt
2026-05-19 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 08:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-22 08:30 - 17:00 | 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
2026-05-19 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.

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.

Sewing 101 with Sew to Succeed
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 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.

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.

Pageturners Book Club Meeting
2026-05-28 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.

Dave Day Family Paint Night
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Calling all friends & budding artists to paint a canvas in honor of Dave Naydock, which will be displayed during the Dave Day celebration on Friday, May 29th. Paint, canvas, brushes and Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies are provided to each artist. Limited space, registration required. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org to register. Family Paint Night is a free event. Painting will start at 5:30PM.

Dave Day 2026
2026-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Friday, May 29th at 11AM for our yearly celebration of the life and artistic works of Dave Naydock! We will have the annual window painting for everyone to leave an artistic expression in honor of Dave, the display of works from budding artists from the family paint night, a proclamation from the Mayor of Pottsville, and Dave’s favorite chocolate chip cookies & other light refreshments.

Used Book Sale
2026-06-01 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 Night
2026-06-01 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 the first Monday of each month at 4:30 pm for summer those dates are June 1st, July 6th and August 3rd, 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

Speech and Language Development in Children 0-5
2026-06-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Thursday, June 4th at 4:30 pm for a presentation by the IU29 on speech and language development for children ages 0-5. Registration greatly appreciated but not required by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

NEPA Gives--A 24 Hour Giving Experience!
2026-06-04 19:00 - 2026-06-05 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Please visit www.nepagives.org on Thursday, June 4th through Friday, June 5th from 7PM to 7PM to make your donation to the Pottsville Library! This 24 hour giving period helps nonprofit organizations all around Schuylkill County, including the Pottsville Library. Visit our donation page on nepagives.org to learn more about the Library & what your donation will go towards!

Cave Day Saturday
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday, June 6th for a day of activities and STEM crafts celebrating Cave Day from 10 am-4 pm, with a story time at 2 pm. Recommended for ages 1-12. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Chameleon Puzzle Race
2026-06-10 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 Chameleon 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, June 10th, at 5:00 PM.

Summer Story Time
2026-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our Summer session of Story Times for ages 1-5 (siblings welcome) Mondays from June 15th to August 3rd 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.

Traffic Safety Program
2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Tuesday June 16th at 10:30 am for a program with the Highway Safety Network on how to be safe during the summer. Join us for STEM activities games and crafts to help you start out a safer summer. Recommended for ages 5-14 but siblings are welcome.

IRL Among Us Family Night
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our first family night of the summer, IRL Among Us, on June 16th at 5:30 pm. Do tasks and vote out the imposters. Played to the rules of wink tag. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Kids Summer Reading Club
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Wednesdays at 10:30am from June 17th until August 5th for crafts and activities on the theme of unearth a story as part of Summer Reading. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Pokémon Night
2026-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Wednesday, June 17th at 5pm for a program celebrating Pokémon. Recommended for all ages with various activities. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming and telling us in person.

Teen Summer Reading Crew
2026-06-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30am from June 18th until August 6th for crafts and activities on the theme of unearth a story as part of Summer Reading. Recommended for ages 12-17. Registration encouraged by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Adventure Book Club
2026-06-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Thursdays between June 18th and August 6th at 3:30 pm for a kids book club for ages 5-15. Read interactive fiction with your peers, make the choices together. Get some reading done in the summer while hanging out. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-6622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Teen Book Club
2026-06-18 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.
