Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

Crafty Artist’s Presents: Painting Class Remix
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Did you miss March’s Adult Painting Class? Or do Tuesday nights not work for your schedule. Join us for another chance to paint a a delightful. Spring Gnome. Registration Required.

Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
This winter, on the 4th Saturday of each month, come to the beautiful Shawnee Lodge in West Portsmouth for a cozy afternoon of books and community.
For adults, we will be hosting a monthly book club featuring books for all reading tastes. If you need a physical book, visit any branch of the library to pick up a copy or look on Libby and hoopla with your library card for the ebook or audiobook.
For little bear cubs, we will have an engaging storytime series featuring a mix of books and sing-alongs with nature and wildlife as the focus. Following each storytime, kids can play and engage in some hands-on fun guided by ODNR Naturalist, Jenny Richards.

Garden Bunny Hanger
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to make this cute bunny hanger. Whether for your house or a gift, what can be cuter? The event will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on Thursday, April 2 at 4 p.m. Space will be limited. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. 12 to adult.

Family Game Day
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for board games, video games, and family fun.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-04-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-18 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

Adults Murder Mystery Game. BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
(Adults) Murder Mystery Game. BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE – Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator’s case file. There will be limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, for more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740- 778-2122.

Spring Time Tile Painting
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Showcase your creative skills in this super fun painting craft! Spring is near and this tile
painting craft will get you into the springtime spirit. All ages. Main library location.
Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
A fiction book club that encourages adults to join us every second Thursday of the month to discuss the current book title selection. This is an engaging opportunity for adults to read some popular book titles and explore newer authors.
April selection: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Trivia Night
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun night of treats, trivia and laughs. Come as a team or solo, but be sure to bring your A game for a chance to win a prize.

Silent Book Club
2026-04-13 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults are invited to join us for a silent evening of reading, where you get one full hour of pure reading bliss. No discussions, no distractions—just you and your book.

Stained Glass Bookmarks
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, April 13th at 6pm for a craft activity as we celebrate the upcoming National Library Week! Those attending will get to create their own keepsake by making stained glass bookmarks. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Adult Painting Series
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us this month to paint a beautiful spring scene. A busy bee on the job. Registration is required and space is limited. Ages 18+

Sewing Class Series: Mending 101
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us and learn basic skills of what it takes to mend new and old items in your home. All materials will be provided. Ages 18+

Cookbook Club Presents: Cooking Basics
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | OH
Join us at The Kitchen Collective to learn hands on basics with Chef Julia Biggs and taste what you create. Registration required. $5.00 program fee.

Beaded Jewelry Planter
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Add a little sparkle to your space! Adults, join us to create jeweled plants using colorful beads.
Registration is required for this program.
740-456-4412

True Crime Club, Cari Farver
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Cari Farver case Unfolded. We will be reading the “A Tangled Web: A Cyber stalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice.” We will focus on this case, give theories, suspects and coverage. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Open to all Adults. For questions call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

Q-Tip Flowers
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create your own blooming masterpiece! You will use a Styrofoam ball as your base and decorate it with colorful “flowers” made from Q-Tips dipped in food coloring. Make a cheerful decoration that never wilts! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, April 21 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages teen to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Photo Promenade
2026-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Photo Prom-enade. Teens are invited all day to put on their best prom attire and use a variety of different backdrops and props to take the perfect picture and remember a special night!

Crafty Artists Group
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to create a beautiful spring vase from a recycled book. Registration is required for this free program.

Get Growing! : Seed Starting Basics
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Aaren Patton from the OSU Extension Agency to discuss all the how to’s
of starting your garden. Don’t forget to check out the Seed Library in
Adult Services at our Portsmouth location.

Craft Buffet
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to create all the crafts you can think of! We will provide all the supplies you bring your creativity.

Romance Book Club
2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Romance Book Club is a recurring, adult-only program at the Lucasville Branch. The book club reads titles exclusive to the expansive Romance genre! Each month will focus on a different subgenre of romance (historical, paranormal, fantasy, contemporary, etc.) and book club members will vote on a title from a choice of three. The book club meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Julia Marlowe: A Brief History of Her Career
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 | OH
Join us for a joint program with The Portsmouth Little Theatre discussing local Shakespearean Actress Julia Marlowe. Portsmouth Little Theatre 5:30 – 7:00pm.

DIY Fruit Coasters
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
A cute and fun craft to create your own coaster for the summer time! This craft uses plain, wood coasters that you can paint to your heart’s desire. All ages. Main library location. Please call to register, 740-354-5304.

Silent Book Club
2026-05-07 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults are invited to join us for a cozy evening of reading, where you get one full hour of reading bliss. No discussions, no distractions— just you and your book.
