Pottsville Free Public Library

Girls Who Code
2025-11-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library and learn coding with your peers. Recommended for ages 12-18 for coders with no experience, limited experience or those in need of a refresher. Not a girl, not a problem, girls who code is open to any aspiring young coder. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Book Bingo Family Night
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for book bingo. Be sure to bring a bag for all your winnings. Registration recommended, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Robot Refresh
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-28 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library to explore robotics and coding with the library’s robotics STEM kits. Recommended for ages 6-12. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and talk to us to register or for more information.

Fall Story Time Mondays
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a story, songs and a craft for our Fall Story Times on Mondays at 10:30 am running from September 15th until December 8th. Recommended for ages 1-5, older and younger siblings are always welcome. Register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming in and telling us in person.

Open Arcade
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 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).

Dog Man Party
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library to celebrate the release of the 14th book in the Dog Man series. There will be Dog Man themed crafts and activities as well as a chance to win your own copy of the book. Recommended for ages 5-15. Registration appreciated, email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come in and tell us in person.

A Day of Chess
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library on Saturday, November 8th at 2 pm for a day of chess in celebration of International Games Month. Whether you want to learn how to play or are just looking for someone to play with. Open to all ages, registration recommended by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, calling 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or coming to the library and telling us in person.

Drawing Story Time
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a Saturday Story Time celebrating drawing. Come for songs, a read aloud and, of course, drawing. Registration recommended, please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library in person and tell us.

Magic the Gathering Monday
2025-11-03 16:30 - 19:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Come join us at the Pottsville Free Public Library for our monthly Magic the Gathering Night on Monday November 3rd 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

Build Your Brain Bingo with Stacie Renninger from Providence Place
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Library – Basement, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Stick around after the Library’s monthly used book sale for a game of Bingo hosted by Stacie Renninger from Providence Place Senior Living. Stacie will have information & resources on dementia, plus host a brain building bingo activity. Bingo is free to attend. Bingo will start on Monday, November 3rd at 2PM in the library basement.

Used Book Sale
2025-11-03 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!

Eric Mintel Investigates: Ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, drones & more!
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Do a deep dive with us into the world of ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot & more with Eric Mintel Investigates! The presentation will be held at the Pottsville Library on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:30. To register, call the circulation desk at 570-622-8880, or email potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org. Presentation is free for all who dare!

Pageturners Book Club
2025-10-23 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.

Witchy Wednesday: Broom Making Workshop
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Fly through witchy season on a brand new handmade broom! This year we are offering two classes, one on Wednesday, October 15th at 5:30PM, and one on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:30PM. The class includes basic supplies including broomstick, broomcorn, twine, and full instruction. You are encouraged to bring dried/artificial flowers, charms, ribbons, or whatever you’d like to decorate your custom broom. Class size is limited, so get your tickets early! Pre-paid registration is due by September 1st. Cost is $50 per person.

Microsoft Word Basics
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library Computer Lab, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901
This class covers what you really need to know to type a document like a letter or a report, how to check your spelling, and then save or print it. These skills also apply to apps like Google Docs or free software like LibreOffice.Thanks to the Broadband Grant, our old computers have been replaced in the lab with new Windows 11 laptops! Attendees will have the option to use a mouse or a track pad to move the pointer around the screen.Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Attendees must have a valid Pottsville Library card to sign up. You can call the Circulation Desk at 570-622-8880 ext. 10 to check on your card, or you can begin the registration process from our web page at https://www.pottsvillelibrary.org/how-do-i/join/. Pottsville Library cards are free for residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District.

Girls Who Code
2025-10-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come to the Pottsville Free Public Library and learn coding with your peers. Recommended for ages 12-18 for coders with no experience, limited experience or those in need of a refresher. Not a girl, not a problem, girls who code is open to any aspiring young coder. To register email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.com, call 570-622-8880 ext 12 or come to the library and tell us in person.

Children's Halloween Party
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the Pottsville Library on Wednesday October 21st at 5:30 pm for our annual Halloween party for games, crafts, and treats. For children ages 3-11 and their parents or caregivers. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org, call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or come to the library and tell us in person by October 9th to register.

Golden Girls Costume Bingo
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for our first ever Golden Girls Costume Bingo! Wear your very best Golden Girls themed outfit or costume to play 10 rounds of Golden Girls themed bingo at the Pottsville Library! Prizes will be Golden Girls themed items, and there will be a prize for best costume! Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory to play. Bingo will be on Tuesday, October 21st at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $15 & must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at the Pottsville Library or can be purchased online through our Facebook event page using the Eventbrite link.
