The Pottsville Free Public Library has a packed lineup of youth programs and family activities this fall. From story times and gaming nights to special seasonal events, there’s something for every age group to enjoy.
Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars!
Weekly & Ongoing Programs
Story Time
📅 Mondays, 10:30 am | Sept. 15 – Dec. 8
👧 Ages 12 mo. – 5 yrs
Stories, crafts & songs.
D&D (Beginners)
📅 Tuesdays, 4:30 pm | Sept. 16 – Oct. 14
👦 Ages 10 – 14
5 weeks of beginner adventures in tabletop roleplay.
Girls Who Code
📅 Wednesdays, 4:30 pm | Sept. 17 – Nov. 19
👩 Ages 12 – 18
Coding for teens. Open to all.
Robot Refresh
📅 Tuesdays, 4:30 pm | Oct. 21 – Nov. 4 & Nov. 18 – 25
👧 Ages 6 – 12
Explore coding with robotic STEM kits.
Magic the Gathering Mondays
📅 Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 at 4:30 pm
👦 Ages 11+
Commander format. Cards available for new players.
Teen Book Club
📅 Thursdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 at 4:00 pm
👦 Ages 10 – 16
Discuss books with peers.
Teen Advisory Board
📅 Same dates as Book Club, 5:30 pm
👧 Ages 12 – 18
Help plan teen programs. 📌 Registration required.
Teen Gaming
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 5:00 pm | Ongoing
👦 Ages 13 – 18
Play D&D and other games. No experience needed.
Open Arcade
📅 Saturdays, 9:00 am – Noon | Ongoing
All ages – Pool, foosball, shuffleboard & more.
🎉 Special Programs
Oregon Trail Pick-a-Path Family Night
📅 Tues., Sept. 9, 5:30 pm | Ages 6+
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time
📅 Sat., Sept. 13, 11:00 am | Ages 12 mo. – 5 yrs
Spooky Story Time
📅 Sat., Oct. 4, 11:00 am | Ages 12 mo. – 5 yrs
Marble Run Mania Family Night
📅 Tues., Oct. 14, 5:30 pm | Ages 3+
Children’s Halloween Party
📅 Tues., Oct. 21, 5:30 pm | Ages 3 – 11
📌 Register by Oct. 7
Drawing Story Time
📅 Sat., Nov. 8, 11:00 am | Ages 12 mo. – 5 yrs
Dog Man Party
📅 Tues., Nov. 11, 5:30 pm | Ages 5 – 15
Book Bingo Family Night
📅 Tues., Nov. 18, 5:30 pm | All ages
Life-Sized Candy Land Family Night
📅 Tues., Dec. 2, 5:30 pm | Ages 6+
Grinch Stuffie Workshop
📅 Tues., Dec. 9, 5:00 pm | All ages
💲 $25 per person
Decoration Story Time
📅 Sat., Dec. 13, 11:00 am | Ages 12 mo. – 8 yrs
Children’s Christmas Party
📅 Tues., Dec. 16, 5:30 pm | Ages 3 – 14
📌 Register by Dec. 2
Escape from Candy Land Escape Room
📅 Tues., Dec. 30, 4:00 pm | Ages 9 – 17
📦 Other Offerings
STEM Corner – Ages 1 – 11
STEM toys & kits to use in-house or borrow.
Grab n Go Bags – Ages 1 – 11
Weekly craft bags to take home.
Creation Station – Ages 1 – 11
Weekly in-library crafts.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten – Ages 0 – K
Prizes for every 50, 100, and 1000 books read.
Contact the Library
215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA 17901
📞 570-622-8880
✉️ potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org
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