Fun Day Fridays in August!

Join us each Friday in August for some over-sized fun! From 11 AM until 3 PM, we’ll have big games like Connect Four and Limbo out on the sidewalk in front of the Pottsville Free Public Library, for kids both young and young-at-heart to play with. And did we...

Butterfly Storytime with Leah Zerbe at Yuengling Park

Join us for a very special Butterfly Storytime at Yuengling Park, South 11th and Mahantongo Streets, on Tuesday, August 1st at 5:30. Thank you to journalist and butterfly-enthusiast Leah Zerbe for hosting this storytime! There will be activities including a...

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Basics

This in-person workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP helps qualifying families and households receive a discount on internet service with participating providers. In this workshop,...

A Night with P.T. Reptiles

Join us for a meet-and-greet with some slithering guests when P.T. Reptiles is here on Tuesday, June 27th! If your child has a fascination with reptiles, here’s their chance to get up close to some during this educational and fun program. “Special...

Summer Breakfast & Lunch @ Pottsville Library

Children ages 1-18 years can register to get breakfast and lunch at the Pottsville Free Public Library this summer! While children are here for the meals we will have crafts and other activities for them to do. Parents should register their child or children by...

Summer Reading Fun Starts Monday, June 12th!

The 2023 Summer Reading Fun kicks off on Monday, June 12th with story time at 10:30 AM, aimed at children ages 12 months to 5 years. But story times are just a part of what’s planned! You can see the full list below, or bookmark the Upcoming Events page on this...

Juneteenth Celebration @ PFPL

The Pottsville Free Public Library and the MLK Family Enrichment Center/Schuylkill County welcome everyone to join us in celebrating Juneteenth at the Library! We are pleased to also be working with the NAACP of Schuylkill County and members of the PAHS Diversity Club...

Schuylkill Gives, May 10-11 from noon to noon

Visit Schuylkill Gives on May 10th & 11th between noon and noon to donate! The Pottsville Free Public Library is hoping to add to our popular Things Library collection. This collection has items such as lawn & yard games, household tools, craft supplies,...

Scan Day at the Pottsville Library, May 20th

Get ready for reunions this summer by scanning family photos so you can share them with everyone! Have old family documents that you want to preserve? Our scanner can handle up to 11″ x 17″. Want to watch old family movies but your VCR is long gone? We can...

Free Comic Book Day at the Pottsville Library!

Join us on Saturday, May 6 at the Pottsville Free Public Library for free comic books and some fun comic-based activities! We will have comics for all ages, up to 2 per person, which you can take home to keep. What happens when kids are told that reading is only...