Celebrating Dave Day @ the Pottsville Library

The Pottsville Free Public Library welcomes everyone to join us in celebrating Dave Day on May 28th and 29th. Dave Naydock was a mural and studio artist who was born in Pottsville.  His murals can be seen at many locations around town, and his studio work graces walls...

Butterfly Days @ the Pottsville Library

Come and join us at the Pottsville Library for Butterfly Days! Starting on Tuesday, May 5th at 4 PM, we will be offering a series of events celebrating butterflies and metamorphosis, with hands-on learning involving caterpillars, and related crafts and other...

May Day Metaphysical Market @ the Pottsville Library

This Saturday is the May Day Metaphysical Market! Join us for an enchanting day at the historic Pottsville Library while we pack the floors with artists, handmade crafters, authors, vendors, food and a used book sale to complete the day. The May Day Metaphysical...

Pottsville District Scavenger Hunt Begins April 20th

Join us for the Pottsville District 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, and enter to win prizes. The libraries can win prizes, too! Go to your...

New Digitization Service @ the Pottsville Library

Our digitization services have expanded! In addition to VHS and camcorder tape home movies, the Pottsville Free Public Library now has the ability to turn old 8mm home movies into digital files you can watch on your phone or computer. The Kodak Reels Film Digitizer is...

Easter Egg Hunt @ the Pottsville Library

Join us on Saturday, April 4th at 11 AM for an Easter Egg Hunt at the Pottsville Library! Aimed at kids ages 1-11 years (families and older siblings are always welcome), there will be a story time, a seasonal craft, and then the hunt will begin. Plastic eggs...

Art as Healing Exhibit with Schuylkill Hope Center

Stop by the Pottsville Free Public Library between March 9th and the 21st while we host the Art as Healing Exhibit by the Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence. Artwork created by survivors working with Schuylkill Hope Center will be on display in...

Spring Goodies @ the Pottsville Library

Spring goodies are on order at the Pottsville Free Public Library! Order Easter flowers to brighten a room, or stock up on fresh baked treats. Each purchase helps to support the Pottsville Library’s services and collections. We work with a local greenhouse for...

Accessible Media for Pennsylvania Readers

Did you know that there is a Pennsylvania library specifically for residents who need alternative media to enjoy reading? The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, also known as LAMP, provides free materials to Pennsylvania residents including large print...

African American Read-In @ Pottsville Library

MLK Jr Family Enrichment Center-Schuylkill joins the Pottsville Free Public Library and the Schuylkill NAACP for the 2026 African American Read-In on Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 6 p.m. Guest readers will share some of their favorite stories and poems by African American...