In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Want to learn more about #MartinLutherKingJr? Born on January 15, 1929, #MLK was an American Baptist minister and one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. Many of the issues he spoke against are still causing problems today. Explore...

Do you have broadband internet service at home?

Are you able to get broadband internet service at home? Some parts of Schuylkill County are able to get really fast internet speeds at home, and others cannot. The FCC wants to hear from those who are not able to get speeds above 25 Mbps download. There is a...

Newspapers Online for Pottsville Library Patrons!

The Pottsville Library just added a new online resource for Pottsville Library card holders: back issues of the Pottsville Republican Herald and other Pennsylvania and national newspapers. Look for these graphics on the Online Resources page...

Family Video Game Night

*Tuesday, December 6 from 5:00-7:00*Ages 8+*Multiple consoles*Prizes for different age groups*To register: please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org*Special thanks to First Federal Charitable Foundation forthe video gaming grant allowing for this program.

EBooks for Digital Skills and Computer Technology in POWER Library

In an effort to advance digital literacy and technology skills for Pennsylvanians, Office of Commonwealth Libraries has made available to all Pennsylvania residents via POWER Library an enhanced collection of eBooks in the subject areas of digital literacy, computer...

A Party So Big, It Made the News

We’re throwing our big 100 Years of Bricks & Books gala this Saturday evening, and WNEP stopped by to find out more about it. The original library building at the corner of Third and West Market Streets opened its doors to the public on May 1, 1922, and is...

Run, Turkey, Run! Escape Room

Can you help Tom Turkey escape from the Thanksgiving table? Will the farmer gobble up something else for dinner? Recommended for children ages 6-11. Please email potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org to register.

Great EBooks for All Students

Did you know the Pottsville Library offers access to eBooks for younger children as well as for adults? In addition to the titles in the axis360 collection, you have access to hundreds of titles just for students of all ages through the Britannica Collective. There...

Celebrating 100 Years of Bricks & Books

Join us on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 6-9 PM as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original Pottsville Library building! Listen to music by the JRK Trio as you eat food provided by Beauregard Catering, and learn a bit more about this part of...

Fall is Soup Season!

Get ready for cooler weather with Happy Valley Soup mixes in your pantry. Proceeds benefit the Pottsville Library: you get soup and help the Library at the same time. Each packet is $9 and makes 8 servings.Varieties include: Harvest Lentil, Garden Vegetable, Black...