Pottsville Free Public Library

Teen Book Club
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Our continuing teen book club meets the fourth Thursday of every month. For ages 12-18, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570)-622-8880 ext 12 or come to the Youth Services desk to register.

Open Arcade
2025-03-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 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).

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-03-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Monday session of our Winter/Spring story time, meeting Mondays at 10:30 am from February 10th to May 12th. Join us for a story, a craft and songs. This session will be geared to those ages 3 through 5 but older and younger siblings are welcome.

Tinkering Time
2025-04-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come join us on Wednesdays starting at 3 p.m. for a variety of activities for ages of 6-12 in the activities room at the Pottsville Free Public Library.

Girls Who Code
2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for several sessions of Girls Who Code. recommended for ages 7-13. Learn about coding and several different coding languages as well as each session having its own coding challenge. Each session will be its own thing, make it to as many (or as few) as you can. While called Girls who Code sessions are not just for girls, any aspiring young coder may participate. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call (570) 622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the Youth Services Desk to learn more or register.

Winter/Spring Storytime
2025-04-03 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
The Thursday session of our Winter/Spring story time, meeting Thursdays at 11:30 am from February 13th until May 15th. Join us for rhymes, songs and simple stories. This session will be geared to children 12-36 months old but older and younger siblings are welcome.

Pysanky for beginners with Paul Corinchock
2025-04-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a beginner course in the art of Pysanky, taught by Paul Corinchock. All supplies are included. Wear old clothing! Prepaid registration is required to hold your reservation. $40 per person. This year we are offering TWO classes–choose Saturday March 22nd or Saturday April 5th. Class runs from 12-3. Grab your tickets now–we SOLD OUT fast last year!

Financial Literacy Story Time
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a Story Time, and games using the Thinking Money for Kids program to help children learn financial literacy. Recommended for ages 3-8

2025 Library Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-07 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-08 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-09 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-10 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-11 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-15 08:30 - 19:30 and 1 more date | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Did you know that library’s in Pennsylvania are divided into districts? Come on down to your local library within the Pottsville District from April 7th until May 9th to join the scavenger hunt and find each library’s copy of the 2025 PA One Book: “Arlo Draws An Octopus”. Don’t have time to make it to every library within the month, that’s okay, make it to at least five and enter the drawing for a Dunkin’ gift card. Come to the desk and say hi when you are here.

Used Book Sale
2025-04-07 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!

Easter Basket Pals: Stuffie Building Workshop
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
It’s time for another fun filled stuffie workshop! This time we will make the perfect Easter or springtime pal! How does it work? You choose your pal from a selection of a lamb, piglet, elephant, duck or teddy bear–then we stuff them & fill out a birth certificate for our new friend. This is a great activity for kids and adults!
Easter Basket Pals will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at 5:30 PM. $25 per stuffie kit.

Windows Next Steps - free computer class
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
You know the basics of using a computer. Now it’s time to learn how to personalize your computer and make it more useful!
In this FREE computer course, we will cover learning more about what kind of system you have, how to install a new application, how to add shortcuts to your computer’s desktop, how to change some of the defaults and settings, how to uninstall an application you don’t want, and some safety tips.
The one-hour course is a mix of demonstrations and practice time, and is open to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District.
Call the front desk at 570-622-8880 to sign up; seating is limited due to the small computer lab.

Book Signing with Daniel Sponenburg
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 10am to 1pm to meet the author of Uplift: Receive An Abundant Life Now! Daniel Sponenburg will have copies of his book available for purchase & to be signed.

Songwriting Workshop with Brody Bond
2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Tuesday April 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a free songwriting workshop led by performing songwriter Brody Bond. This workshop is designed to make participants feel more equipped to write their own songs. Recommended for Teens and Adults. Email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12, or talk to us the next time you are here to register.
