Pottsville Free Public Library

Teen Craft Hour--Make Your Own Magnet
2024-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Thursday craft hour is recommended for ages 13-18. All supplies included.

Funday Friday!
2024-08-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Stop by the Library for Funday Friday! We will have games and toys set up inside the Library, and outside on 3rd & Market Streets, weather permitting. Free ice cream & refreshments for children. Refreshments are sponsored by the Friends of the Pottsville Library. Games and refreshments will be available from 11-3.

Smokey the Bear's 80th Birthday Party
2024-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
You are invited to Smokey the Bear’s 80th Birthday Party! Join us on Friday, August 9th at 1PM to meet Smokey, see the firetrucks, and enjoy a birthday treat with him! Party will be outdoors on the corner of 3rd & West Market Streets, Pottsville. In the event of bad weather, party will be inside the Library. Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with how many adults/children will be in attendance.

Boscovs Book Bingo
2024-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Boscov’s Auditorium, 7290 Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Join us at Boscov’s, located in the Fairlane Village Mall, to play Bingo & win books! Bring a bag for your winnings!

Under the Sea: Stuffie Building Workshop
2024-08-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for another fun filled stuffie building workshop! This time we will take an adventure under the sea to find our friends!
How do stuffie workshops work? First we hand stuff our choice of fuzzy friend, place a wish star inside with a secret wish, complete their birth certificate, and finally take them home to love!
Stuffie options are first come, first served. Call 570-622-8880 or purchase online via our Facebook event page to reserve yours. Prepaid registration is due by August 1st.
Options: Seal, Shark, Flounder, Mermaid Bear, Clown Fish, Seahorse, or Dolphin.
Under the Sea will take place on Tuesday, August 13th at 5:30. Each stuffie kit is $25.

Dance Party Storytime
2024-08-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a special Dance Party Saturday Storytime on August 17th at 10:30AM. Storytime is recommended for children up to 5, however older siblings are always welcome. Email with names and ages of children attending: potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org

Pageturners Book Club
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-26 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.

Used Book Sale
2024-09-03 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 Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Board Game Night
2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 5pm for a night of fun with classic & modern board games! Bring the whole family! Register by email: potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org

Computer Basics Workshop
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Tuesday, September 17 @ 5:30 PM, in the Computer Lab (2nd Floor) at the Pottsville Free Public Library

Back by popular demand, this one-hour session covers basics like:What’s on your computer?How do you save a file?How do you delete a file?And more!All you need to know how to do is use a computer mouse.

Pottsville Free Public Library computer workshops are open to all residents of Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Library District. Advance registration is required because seating is limited to 8 people. Call us at 570-622-8880 to reserve your space.

Additional computer workshops will be offered this Fall.

Storytime
2024-09-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Storytime runs from Monday, September 23rd to Monday December 9th. Storytime is held each Monday at 10:30 AM. Recommended for children up to 5 years & their caregivers. Please email with names & ages of children to register: potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org

Banned Books Puzzle Race
2024-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Celebrate Banned Books Week with us by joining in our Puzzle Race! Each team will be trying to beat the clock to complete a 500 piece banned book themed puzzle. We can accommodate 6 teams of up to 4 people. Teams will have up to 2 hours to complete the puzzle. The team who finishes first, or who has the fewest pieces left at the cutoff time will win the prize. There is a $5 entry fee per team to join. Register your team by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org
Puzzle Race will be held on Tuesday, September 24th, at 5:00 PM.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Escape Room
2024-09-30 16:30 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Monday, September 30th at 4:30pm for an escape room at the Pottsville Free Public Library. Recommended for ages 6 – 12. Please register at potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Tarot Tuesdays
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
What is in the cards for you? Find out by booking your personal 15-20 minute reading with one of the readers of Fortune’s Favour at the Pottsville Library! Appointments start at 5:00 pm. Call or book online through our Facebook event page to reserve a time slot. Tuesday, October 1st and 8th. $20 per reading.

Witchy Wednesday: Broom Making Workshop
2024-10-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us for a Witchy Wednesday Workshop & fly out with a brand new broom! The Broom Making Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 5:30PM. $50 fee includes all basic supplies to make your own witches broom. Feel free to bring dried flowers, charms or anything special you want to add to your broom. Prepaid registration is due by September 1st. No late registrations will be taken to make sure we have supplies for everyone. Class size is limited, so book early!

Used Book Sale
2024-10-07 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 Monday, October 7th, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Robot Refresh
2024-10-07 16:15 - 17:00, 2024-10-14 16:15 - 17:00, 2024-10-21 16:15 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Explore coding and robotics with the library’s STEM kits. Recommended for ages 6-12. Please register by emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Tarot Tuesdays
2024-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
What is in the cards for you? Find out by booking your personal 15-20 minute reading with one of the readers of Fortune’s Favour at the Pottsville Library! Appointments start at 5:00 pm. Call or book online through our Facebook event page to reserve a time slot. Tuesday, October 1st and 8th. $20 per reading

Metaphysical Market
2024-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
If you love crystals, tarot cards, witches, Halloween & all things spooky, make sure to visit our Metaphysical Market on Saturday, October 12th from 11-3!
If you wish to be a vendor, please email ginab@pottsvillelibrary.org for registration information. Vendor fee is $20.

Computer File Management for Beginners
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30
Do you have problems finding files and photos on your computer? Are you struggling with too many files on your computer and want tips to clear it out? Join us for Computer File Management for Beginners, a free computer class at the Pottsville Free Public Library, on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 PM. Learn basic skills for finding and organizing family photos, documents, and downloaded files on a Windows computer.

Sugar Skull Paint & Sip
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Grab a bottle of your favorite wine & head to the Library for some spooky fun! You will get your choice of ceramic sugar skull to paint, a variety of paints & all the necessary supplies. If you have something special you want to add–feel free to bring it along. Preregistration is required. Please call, stop in, or reserve your spot online via our Facebook event page. $25 per skull. Tuesday, October 15th ay 5:30PM.

Family Book Bingo
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Come out for a round of Book Bingo at the Library! We will start at 5:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 15th. To register, please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.
