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 already exists. A valid drivers license must be on file at the time of pick up.
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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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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Liberty Looks Likes Me
03/16/2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Celebrate America’s 250th
at the Pottsboro Library with a fun, hands-on adventure for kids!
Stop by to take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty, explore the library with a Statue of Liberty scavenger hunt, and learn fun facts about Lady Liberty along the way.
The first 20 kids to complete the scavenger hunt will receive a FREE 3D-printed Statue of Liberty to take home! No sign ups needed, the event runs all week.
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Junior Master Gardener Spring Break Camp
03/17/2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Explore early agricultural practices in America, focusing on how founding fathers and early settlers used gardening, seed saving, and food production to survive and shape a new nation.
Participants will learn how agriculture evolved from small
family gardens and how innovation and adaptation helped define life in early America. This is a four day class Tuesday - Friday 11am-1pm.
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Thursday Tech Talk-Getting to Know You Tube
03/26/2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Curious about YouTube but not sure where to start?
Join us for YouTube Basics at the Pottsboro Library! We’ll walk through how to create an account, search for videos, subscribe to channels, adjust settings, and stay safe online.
Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to feel more confident using YouTube.
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2026 Keynote: Jane Pauley on Reimagining the Rest of Your Life
04/07/2026 1:00 - 2:00 PM
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| In this uplifting conversation, Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley invites you to see reinvention not as a risk, but as an opportunity. True to Road Scholar’s spirit, Jane explores curiosity as a lifelong practice, sharing stories from decades of conversations with remarkable people and the "learning adventures" that changed how she sees the world.
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Thursday Tech Talk Social Media Algorithms
04/09/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| Social Media Algorithms
Ever feel like your phone knows you a little too well? It’s not your imagination. It’s algorithms! Sign up so we know you are coming.
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Community Seed Swap
04/09/2026 1:00 - 2:00 PM
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| Love gardening?
Come swap seeds with your neighbors!
Bring seeds to share or simply drop in and pick up a few to try. Vegetables, herbs, flowers
you never know what you’ll find. No sign up need.
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America 250 Book Club
04/11/2026 9:30 - 10:45 AM
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| In honor of America’s 250th, the Pottsboro Library is hosting a three part series exploring the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and how it still shapes our lives today.
Join us for great conversation, history, and community!
Speaker: Kurt Cichowski
1776: Declaration of Independence
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Words and Wiggles Story Time
04/13/2026 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
04/14/2026 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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Baby Day 2026
04/18/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Join the Pottsboro Library as we celebrate Baby Day, an event honoring the first three years of life! Families and caregivers are invited to explore how simple, everyday moments like cuddling, playing, and reading help build strong brains, healthy relationships, and a foundation for lifelong learning.
Sign up for an engaging morning of play, story time, and short presentations designed for parents and children ages 0–3.
Special Guests Include:
First United Bank - Saving for the Future
Grayson County AgriLife - Starting My Baby Off Right
United Way - Early Childhood Education
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Earth Day Celebration
04/22/2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Join us for a hands-on Earth Day celebration full of simple, earth-friendly fun for all ages!
Seed Planting Station – Plant your own seeds to take home and grow.
Backyard Bird Feeder Station – Create a natural bird feeder to support our local feathered friends.
Used Children’s Book Drop-Off – Give gently loved kids’ books a new life by donating them to share with other families in our community. While supplies last.
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Thursday Tech Talk-Online Payment Services
04/23/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| We’ll walk through what are P2P payments services, why use P2P payments and how they work. Sign up so we know you are coming.
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Depolarizing Ourselves: The First Steps Toward Civil Engagement
05/02/2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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| In a time when political division feels overwhelming, this workshop offers something refreshingly practical, tools to help us have healthier, more respectful conversations, even when we disagree.
What you’ll explore:
• How polarization shows up in everyday conversations
• Why we often assume the worst about "the other side"
• Simple ways to recognize & "tame" our own inner polarizer
• How shared values like safe communities, good schools, & strong families can be a starting point for understanding. There will be two session: May 2nd or May 14th both 10am-11:30am.
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America 250 Book Club
05/09/2026 9:30 - 10:45 AM
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| In honor of America’s 250th, the Pottsboro Library is hosting a three part series exploring the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and how it still shapes our lives today. Join us for great conversation, history, and community! Speaker: Natalie Bauman
1826: Jefferson & Adams
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Depolarizing Ourselves: The First Steps Toward Civil Engagement
05/14/2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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| In a time when political division feels overwhelming, this workshop offers something refreshingly practical, tools to help us have healthier, more respectful conversations, even when we disagree. What you’ll explore: • How polarization shows up in everyday conversations • Why we often assume the worst about "the other side" • Simple ways to recognize & "tame" our own inner polarizer • How shared values like safe communities, good schools, & strong families can be a starting point for understanding. There will be two session: May 2nd or May 14th both 10am-11:30am.
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America 250 Book Club
06/06/2026 9:30 - 10:45 AM
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| In honor of America’s 250th, the Pottsboro Library is hosting a three part series exploring the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and how it still shapes our lives today.
Join us for great conversation, history, and community!
Speaker: Amanda Bauman
Legacies: How the Declaration shaped the US
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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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