Paint for Dave Day 2024

Calling all families, friends & budding artists to come out & paint a canvas on Tuesday, May 28th @ 5:30PM, in honor of the late Pottsville muralist Dave Naydock. The artwork will be displayed during the Dave Day observation on Wednesday, May 29th when the...

Free Comic Book Day @ the Library, May 4th

On Saturday, May 4th, join us for Free Comic Book Day! We will have a variety of comic book titles available for all ages. (Want a peek at the titles? Check the FCBD list of comics at https://freecomicbookday.com/catalog. We aren’t getting all of the titles but...

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...

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....