Welcome to the Pottsboro Area Public Library Catalog!
Welcome to the Pottsboro Area Public Library!
You can now sign up for a library card online! CLICK on the SIGN UP button in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
You'll have access to e-books and other electronic resources without having to come to the library.
Once approved, you will receive an email confirmation from us. Thank you!
Visit our Library of Things
The Library of Things is an assortment of common household items and tools that can be checked out with your Pottsboro Area Public Library Card.
Log into your account to reserve an item(s).
Select the item, click "Reserve this item", activate the calendar by clicking the box next to the "Target pick up date", select your pick up date.
If the desired date is not available, the next available date will populate.
Pick up dates cannot be be selected for Friday or Saturday as we are closed or when another reservation exists.
Sorry, access to electronic resources is suspended until issues are resolved. Please see My Account for details.
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Libby Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through OverDrive or Libby. |
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EBSCOhost Login Needed In-Library Use Only Need Magazine Articles? Check out EBSCOhost! |
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TexShare Databases Login Needed In-Library Use Only Includes thousands of full-text magazines and newspapers, WorldCat (35 million library records), Science and Literature databases, on-line encyclopedias, etc. |
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Accelerated Reader List Login Needed In-Library Use Only This is the list of tests available to elementary and middle school students. Tests can only be taken on a school campus. Your school librarian has more information. |
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Pronunciator Login Needed In-Library Use Only A fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. |
- members login above
- non-members click here
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Kids Rock Painting
01/19/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| Help us kick off our countdown to America’s 250th anniversary with a fun activity for kids. Kids can take their rock home or place it in the library garden for others to find.
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Thursday Tech Talk - Discovering Health Apps
01/22/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| Join us for informative conversation and a light lunch throughout the year while we share tips on the latest technology.
This class will feature a discussion on health apps. Sign up online, call or email the library so we know you are coming.
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Senior Town Hall
01/29/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| Help Shape the Future for Older Adults in Texoma
Join us in a conversation to help identify the needs, gaps, and priorities for older adults right here in Texoma. Information will be used to create the Texoma Aging Area Plan for FY27–FY29, guiding funding, services, and planning for years to come. No sign up needed.
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Race to the Last Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
01/29/2026 5:30 - 7:30 PM
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| Fee: $40.00 Think you’ve got what it takes to finish first? Grab some friends and join us for Race to the Last Piece, a fast-paced team jigsaw puzzle challenge!
Five teams. One identical puzzle per team. One goal: be the first to place the final piece. It’s all about teamwork, focus, and a little friendly competition.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pottsboro Library
$40 team entry fee. Proceeds will toward materials for our Outreach Vehicle. Team captains sign up online, call or email the library. Only one sign up needed per team.
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Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop
02/07/2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM
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| The Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop offers a path to understanding the values and concerns of those who differ from you politically, and teaches skills for communicating differences and finding common ground. During the workshop attendees will:
*Gain an understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically
*Learn skills for listening in a way the other person feels heard
*Learn skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear even if they disagree
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Words and Wiggles Story Time
02/09/2026 9:00 - 10:00 AM
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| Join us for a playful mix of stories, songs, and movement designed for toddlers. This month will feature tips on building healthy habits on media interaction for families. Breakfast will be served. Registration is required. Limited to 12 kids and their caregiver. Note: Sign up # of kids attending only.
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Community Chat
02/10/2026 8:15 - 9:15 AM
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| Join us to learn about what is happening in Pottsboro. You will hear from the Mayor, Chamber and other special guests. No sign ups needed.
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Meet George Washington...A Presidents’ Day Event for Kids
02/16/2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM
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| Snap a selfie with the historical leader and join us for a fun and educational day all about our first president, George Washington. We will have a hands-on George Washington trivia activity for kids testing what they know about our first president while celebrating Presidents’ Day in a way that’s playful and kid-friendly. The first 20 kids will receive a free book. No sign ups needed. Just join us for a fun day of history.
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Thursday Tech Talk-Getting to Know Your Smart Phone
02/26/2026 12:00 - 1:30 PM
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| Join us for informative conversation and a light lunch throughout the year while we share tips on the latest technology. This class will feature a discussion on smart phone basics. Sign up online, call or email the library so we know you are coming.
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Pokémon Card Trading Event
02/26/2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Calling all young Pokémon Trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards to trade, show off your favorite decks, and meet other collectors in the community. This is a fun, kid-friendly event designed for Pokémon fans of all ages and skill levels. This is a come and go event. No sign up needed.
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Earth Day Free Tree Giveaway
03/15/2026 11:58 - 11:59 PM
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| In the spirit of America’s 250th birthday, we’re excited to partner again with @NeighborhoodForest to inspire young nature lovers and inviting families to plant something that represents the future — a tree.
Sign your child up to receive a free tree on Earth Day, April 22, 2026!
Signups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day!
We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the Pottsboro Library. Help us reach a goal of 100 trees!
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America 250 Passport Activity Jan. 15 - July 31st
07/31/2026 12:00 - 5:00 PM
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| Celebrate and learn about our nation’s history at the Pottsboro Library now thru July. Track the time you spend reading, attending library events, volunteering in our community, or visiting a Texas State Park on our passport until you reach 1250 minutes. Passports are available at the library.
Receive a free prize with every 125 minutes logged. Visit the front desk to choose your prize.
Completed passports should be turned in to enter our Grand Prize Drawing.
Win a new laptop to help power your reading, learning, creativity, and exploration.
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