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Primary Elections are about more than just the U.S. President!

Does it feel like there is no point in voting in the primaries this year, because the candidates for U.S. President already feel determined? But there are so many other positions being voted on in November, at both the federal and state level, that your participation...

Dead Men Don’t Need Dress Rehearsals – dinner theater!

Grab your tickets now for our latest murder mystery dinner theater event on Saturday, May 11th, by J&L Productions: “Dead Men Don’t Need Dress Rehearsals”. Everyone seemed to hate Derek Moore, so no one is surprised when the smooth-talking actor...

National Library Week is April 7-13, 2024. Ready, Set, Library!

First sponsored in 1958, National Library is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all kinds across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians and to promote library...

Art as Healing Exhibit, March 4 – 9, 2024

One of our favorite art exhibits is coming soon! The Art as Healing exhibit features artwork created by people working with the Schuylkill Hope Center. The display’s main goal is to encourage survivors to express themselves artistically, as well as inspire thought in...

Extra, extra, read all about it!

Local newspapers still are an important source of what you need to know today. Patrons of the Pottsville Free Public Library have access to a great resource that helps you find news articles from local newspapers all over the country: Newsbank. Visit their...

5th Annual Putting Fore the Pottsville Library, Sponsored by PA Skill Charitable Giving

What are you doing February 23rd and 24th? Join us at the Pottsville Library for indoor mini golf! Yep, we set up 18 holes of mini golf on the first and second floors of the Library. One hole even goes down the steps! And we are amping up our game in more ways than...

Register Now for Storytime, Begins Feb. 5th

Join us Mondays at 10:30 AM for Storytime at the Pottsville Library! Recommended for ages 12 months to 5 years, these sessions often include a craft and plenty of play time. Please register by emailing potpublib@pottsvillelibrary.org with names & ages of children...

The POWER Library really does have resources for all ages!

For years now, Pennsylvania residents have had free access to online educational resources through their local public libraries and the state-funded POWER Library collection. Some years those materials have been aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students....

12+ Gifts of Christmas Raffle!

It’s that time of year again: time for the 12+ Gifts of Christmas Raffle. Local businesses and individuals have donated items to help raise funds for the Pottsville Free Public Library. Now you get a chance to win them! Tickets are $1 each, or you can get 6...

Now Collecting Pet Items for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and traditionally non-profits ask their supporters for financial assistance on that date. Here at the Pottsville Free Public Library we do things differently: we ask our supporters to help us give to others in need. We...