Scioto County Public Library

True Crime Club, Cari Farver
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2026-04-27 14:30 - 19:30 | 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 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

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, 2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-05-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-23 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-06 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+.

Suncatcher Craft
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults will assemble wires and crystals to create a mini-suncatcher! Perfect to place around your car’s rearview mirror.
Registration is required.
740-456-4412

Hello Summer Signs
2026-05-11 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, May 11th at 6pm for a “Hello Summer” sign craft activity. During this program, we will making a popsicle “hello” sign that can be displayed during the summer season! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Book Tote Painting
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Unleash your creativity at our Book Tote Bag Painting Program for adults! You will design and paint your own canvas tote bag using book-inspired themes, quotes, or original artwork. Join us for a fun, creative evening! Adults 18+. Registration Required.

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
A fiction book club that encourages adults to read and try out new genres and authors by selecting a variety of popular titles.
Title: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Trivia Night
2026-05-14 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.

Adult Coloring Book Club
2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning coloring! Supplies will be provided. Adult Services Main Floor.

Cookbook Club Presents: Summer Snackin'
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to learn how to make fresh, handmade snacks perfect for all your summertime fun! Ages 18+. 530pm – 7:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Bingo Night
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room at 5:30pm to play an exciting night of Bingo like you’ve never played it before! Open to all ages, this summer reading program will be fun for family and friends.

Sewing Class Series: Machine 101
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us on the Adult Services Floor for our sewing series. This class bring your machine and we explore it and it’s uses. Sewing machines will not be provided for this class. 5:30 – 7:00pm.

Decorate a CD
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Decorate an old CD with colorful craft gems. You can turn it into a dazzling windspinner, suncatcher, or a cool coaster to hold tealight candles! This will take place at the main library location on Tuesday, May 26th at 4 pm. All ages are welcome. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Seed Library Presents: Understanding the Growing Seasons
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join Aaron Patten from the OSU Extension Agency to discuss all the how to’s of starting your garden. 5:30pm – 7:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Crafty Artists Presents: Scrap Fabric Wreaths
2026-05-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to create a beautiful fabric wreath for your home for the summer. Registration is required. 2:30 – 4:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States

America 250 Patriotic Flags Craft
2026-06-08 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 as we celebrate America 250 and make Patriotic Twig Flags. This craft activity will be on Monday, June 8th at 6pm and we will be using red, white, and blue painted twigs to create a flag that resembles the American flag! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

America 250 Bingo
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fun and festive evening of America 250 Bingo! Join us for a patriotic twist on the classic game as we play multiple rounds of bingo for red, white, and blue–themed prizes. Adults 18+. Registration Required.
