Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library

Our Mr. Snowstack says: Grab a grab bag from the library for a crafty surprise!

We are taking orders right now for Deppen Pies. Orders and payment must be made to the library by Thursday, February 4th at 6p.m. Thanks!

Take a break from the screen and pick up a book. Great way to unplug and destress. We have a large selection of Young Adult titles. New releases and old favorites.

Celebrate HAT DAY on January 15th, 2021. We have hats for sale. Don't miss it.

Stop in to enter our free drawing. Help us celebrate puzzle day.

Wow, look at this exciting news. A wonderful new Book Club Kit. Thank you Riverview Bank. This is amazing!

We had such a great time making these wonderful holiday centerpieces! Join us next time (January 16, 2021) for our next crafty Saturday!

Holiday Hours of Operation for the Orwigsburg Library Closing at 3:30 pm on 12/24/2020 Closed ALL DAY 12/25/2020... Closing at 3:30 pm on 12/31/2020 Closed ALL DAY 1/1/2021 Please make note of this and plan ahead for your reading needs.

The library will be closed today (12/17). Happy shoveling and stay safe!The library will be closed today (12/17). Happy shoveling and stay safe!

Come in for your Winter BINGO card or print this one and start today! Every good BINGO is a winner! Full card entered into a special drawing. Please return your completed BINGO card to the library by Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Reminder: The library is posting stories on our You Tube page for the children to enjoy. Our structured Tuesday Storytime will take a short break starting 12/16/2020. It will return the first Tuesday in February.... Don't worry, we will continue to have guest readers, other staff and Ms. Robin...so check it out often. There's always something happening at the library.

Congratulations Gypsy! Good work Vanessa! So glad that the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library could help you meet your goal. The next Reading with Gypsy will be on Thursday, December 17th at 4 pm. Please sign up.

Due to the pending weather, the library will be closing at 1pm today (12/16). Please watch our page for re-opening. Stay safe!Due to the pending weather, the library will be closing at 1pm today (12/16). Please watch our page for re-opening. Stay safe!

Thank you Riverview Bank for your generous gift to the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library. You will help keep everyone "in the read". What wonderful community support!

The Orwigsburg Library thanks you all! Whether young or old, tall or small.... the Library was told "The Night of Lights" really had wonderful sights!... Thanks for joining in the Library's Reindeer Games!

The Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library and The Benevolent Association of Pottsville proudly present the online ART and craft show.

In time for the holidays: Hats for sale---in time for the cold weather Penguin bags for sale---keep the kids happy with some fun Book bundles---perfect gift for the book lover.... Stop in before the holiday and find a unique item.

And we have a winner of the poker run....What a hand!!! Hope you all had fun playing!

Congratulations to our Night of Lights door prize winners!!! All winners will be notified by phone. Winning ticket number follows each prize basket.

We had so much fun this year! Thanks to all of you for coming out to support the library!

Our sponsor tree is full, tickets are selling AND the weather is going to cooperate. So thankful for the response received thus far! Tickets can still be purcha...sed until the start of the event at the library and also at the square tree lighting. Please drive slowly and carefully tonight! We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Christmas magic we’ve created. Please be respectful of masking if choosing to exit your vehicles AND when interacting with a library volunteer through your windows. They are working hard for you, so let’s keep them safe! Don’t forget to come see us at the square tree lighting- our very own Claudia will be leading the countdown!! Then it’s right to the Night of Lights Tour. Have an amazing time tonight!!! We are grateful to be able to spread some holiday joy to our community

Check it out---Coloring with Chris

An Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library important reminder: Today is the last day to purchase raffle tickets for the Holly Trail. Don't miss out! We are opened today at 9:00 am.

Rules for the "Night of Lights" Poker Run.

It's the final week to get your ticket for the Holly Trail "Night of Lights" tour!

Reminder to the patrons that took home art /craft bags---the deadline for our online art show is 11/29/2020 so please email your creations to [email protected] We look forward to everyone's wonderful work.

Coming in December

The Orwigsburg Library is participating in SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY---that is today. We have many things to offer today so don't miss it. Support all your local small businesses!!!

Remember the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library will be opened for Small Business Saturday, come in and check out our book bundles, boilo bags, and craft bags.

Look what we make at the Orwigsburg Library.

The Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library would like to extend BIG thank you to the Schuylkill Country Club's Book Club. These amazing books are on display and ready to be checked out to patrons with a library card.

Oooh, the holly jolly card game on the Night of Lights Tour may make someone some $$$!!

REMINDER---mark your day

Don't forget our $1.00 craft bags. These are magnets you make at home---very cool.

Order and prepay for a COOKBOOK and you automatically get to enter a drawing for our COOK'S BASKET. Stop in and see it.

Tomorrow at 4:00 pm story and a craft. Don't miss it!!!!

Get them before they are gone, we still have a few BOILO BAGS. A very unique gift idea. Stop in soon.

So exciting!!!

Due to overwhelming requests, the library is posting the selections available for the wreath and basket raffle. Purchase now until the Holly Trail Night of Lights Event on December 5, 2020.

It is that time of year and the library is going to stun you with our SUPER Wreath/Basket Raffle. You must stop in to see just how many prizes there are. Do not miss out on this .

Help the library and have fun doing it. Stop in and buy a $1.00 craft bag and make these awesome Magnets.

Tickets on sale tomorrow at the library!!

Get yours now---before they are gone

If you participated in any "TAKE HOME ART BAGS" from the Orwigsburg Library---please submit a photo of your creation to [email protected] We are going to do an online ART SHOW. You can use your name or keep your submission anonymous.... Deadline for submission is November 29th, 2020. This is our way of saying THANK YOU to The Benevolent Association of Pottsville for sponsoring our art program over the past few months.

Check it out. STICKS Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 pm. Story and a craft.

Check out this family friendly program, don't miss it, for all ages. November 5th at 4:00 pm. Coloring with Chris

The library has many spooky selections for our juvenile readers. Just stop in with your library card and see. We are featuring some of our favorites right now. Take a peek. My favorite is Franny K. Stein --- she's a junior MAD scientist.

More upcoming fundraiser news! Save the date and check out our events page for more information on "Night of Lights Tour 2020".

It's Back! Boilo Starter Kits and Books! Just $10 What a unique gift! Limited Supply

Check out our event page for some holiday fun!! More details coming soon!

Look what we made during our Crafty Saturday Program.

This Wednesday and Thursday you can help just by shopping at Boscov's!

Don't forget, we have a YOU TUBE Channel. Ms. ROBIN is reading TUESDAY MORNING STORY TIME now. If you view the story, stop in for a themed bag that goes with it. They are free., but limited.

Just one dollar for a bag of fun. October craft bags for sale now. Stop in before they are gone.

Get them before they leave. Book bundles with a Halloween vibe. Very nicely priced. Read them if you dare!

Check it out. We have extended our Monday through Thursday hours.

Don't miss our fun, family friendly session. We supply everything you need. Join us! Please call to register 570-366-1638.

Picture your face here! Come to the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library and sign up for "Reading with Gypsy".

We have a few pumpkin craft kits left. Just $1.00 Everything you need to make this cool work of art out of an old book.

Don't worry if you missed it--- Coloring with Chris is back. Next session Thursday, November 4th, 2020 at 4:00 pm.... Open to ALL ages. Great way to DE-STRESS. New coloring pages to enjoy and it is free.

Thank you Schuylkill Area Community Foundation for helping to make the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library's summer magical! A grant provided by the SAC Foundation has benefited all of the Pottsville District Libraries. Available to all - "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Book Club Kit.

Reminder: This afternoon at 4:00 pm the library is happy to say "Coloring with Chris" is back. Stop in to de-stress. Family friendly. Please wear your mask. Hope to see you.

Don't forget---you still have time to get chances on this amazing basket.