Pottsville Free Public Library

Witchy Wednesday: Broom Making Workshop
2024-10-02 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 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!

Storytime
2024-10-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-11 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

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, 2024-10-28 16:15 - 17:00, 2024-11-04 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.

Wizarding World of Stuffies
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Enter our magical Wizarding World of Stuffies & take home a Black Cat, Owl or Dragon. Characters are limited..don’t wait to reserve your favorite! This event will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5:30 PM. Each stuffie kit is $25.
How does it work: Hand stuff your magical friend; place a wish star inside; zip and lock closed; complete their birth certificate; take them home to love!
Come dressed as your favorite magical character to this event! Call, stop in, or register online via the Facebook event page.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pottsville Library.

Children's Halloween Party
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join the Pottsville Library on Wednesday October 23rd 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 by October 9th to register.

Teen Book Club
2024-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
For ages 13 through 18 starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. We will be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month starting Oct. 24 at 5:30 PM In the Youth Services Department. email us at potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org!

Pageturners Book Club
2024-10-24 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.

Saturday Story Time
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
A special Saturday Storytime where we will be reading “Ten Timid Ghosts” by Jennifer O’Connell. Join us for a story, crafts and other story time activities. Recommended for children 12 months to five years old but older siblings are always welcome. Please register at potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Artist Showcase: Stephanie Wojciechowsky's Fable & Whimsy
2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Friday, November 1st from 5pm to 8pm to enjoy an evening of ‘Fable & Whimsy’ with artist Stephanie Wojciechowsky. Stephanie is a graduate of the University of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Art. She works across several mediums & has authored & illustrated two children’s books, which will be available for sale at the event. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Used Book Sale
2024-11-04 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, November 4th, 2024. Thank you to the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library for hosting our used book sales!

Windows Next Steps
2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
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.

Zombie Outbreak: Save the City Escape Room
2024-11-07 16:30 - 17:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us Thursday, November 7th at 4:30pm for an escape room at the Pottsville Free Public Library. Recommended for ages 13 – 18. Please register at potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Saturday Storytime
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
A special Saturday Storytime where we will be reading “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin. Join us for a story, crafts and other story time activities. Recommended for children 12 months to five years old but older siblings are always welcome. Please register at potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Family Video Game Night
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy our collection of video games together on Family Video Game Night! Tuesday, Nov 12th at 5:30. To register, please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.

Party Like It's 1999: Celebrating 25 Years of Expansion
2024-11-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Pottsville Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville, 17901, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 16th from 6-9pm to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the expansion of the Pottsville Library! This is a catered event by Cee Bee Creative & you can enjoy live music provided by The JRK Trio. Tickets are $50 per person. Please RSVP by November 1st. Any questions, or to pay by phone, please call 570-622-8880.
