Scioto County Public Library

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot
2026-07-13 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+.

Multimedia Art
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
The Lucasville Library will be having a Multimedia Art craft program for adults on Monday, July 13th at 6pm. We will be making a 3D multimedia art piece featuring watercolor and collage. For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Adult Painting Series: American Flag Sky
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room to create a beautiful American flag across the night sky. Registration is required. All supplies are provided for this free adult program.

Cookbook Club Presents: Dino Party
2026-07-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun dino-themed evening. We will be watching the movie “We’re Back” while enjoying dino treats! Meeting Room 5:30-7:00pm.

Snowcone Cake Pops
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Inspired by the classic frozen treat, create cake pops to celebrate America 250.
Registration is required to participate in this program.
Please call 740-456-4412 to register.

Button Bouquet
2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create a cute bouquet of flowers using buttons and salt shakers. It is guaranteed that these “flowers” will never wilt! This will take place at the main library location on Tuesday, July 21st at 4 pm. This is an adult only program. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Adult- True Crime Club-Karen Read
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Karen Read case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Storm of Suspicion, the Karen Read Murder trial” 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.

Craft Buffet
2026-07-25 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-07-25 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-22 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+.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States

Seed Library Presents: Transplanting Expanded
2026-07-28 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.

Romance Book Club
2026-08-03 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.

Adult-Murder Mystery Game-Jane Doe
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
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. Think you can find out who Jane Doe is and who killed her on April 23rd, 2001? Unsolved Case Files will let you find out once and for all whether you’re as good as the detectives on TV. 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.

Paper Plate String Art
2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
The sky’s the limit with this easy and fun craft! All you need is a paper plate and some string to bring your creation to life. Make any shape you’d like or some cool design your heart desires! All ages. Main library location. Please call to register, 720-354-5304.

Faux Cactus Craft
2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
The Lucasville Library will be having a Faux Cactus craft activity for adults on Monday, August 10th at 6pm. We will be using wooden eggs and other materials to create a decorative miniature cactus! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

DIY Desk Organizer
2026-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Upcycle and decorate cereal boxes and paper towel rolls and turn them into a unique desk organizer just in time for the school season! This will take place at the main library location on Tuesday, August 11th at 4 pm. Ages 8-adult are welcome. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Cutting Board Painting
2026-08-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Join us for a creative evening at our Decorative Cutting Board Painting program for adults! Participants will paint and decorate a wooden cutting board. Adults 18+. Registration Required.

Adult Painting Series: Cat in Sunflowers
2026-08-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the meeting room to follow along and create this adorable cat in the sunflowers painting. This is a free program for ages 18+

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-08-13 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.

Trivia Night
2026-08-13 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.

America 250 Trivia
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
A special trivia night for America’s 250th birthday! Bring a group or come alone to challenge your friends in trivia over the last 250 years of American history. Compete for prizes, glory and enjoy some snacks. Don’t miss the fun!
Ages 13+. Meeting Room.

Cookbook Club Presents: Cooking Basics
2026-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 | OH
Join us at Kitchen Collective with Chef Julia Biggs at 5:30pm to learn some hands on cooking basics and sample what you make. Registration is required. Ages 18+

Decoden Magnetic Picture Frame
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults are welcome to create their own wallet-sized, magnetic picture frame with spackle and charms!
Registration is required.
740-456-4412.

Adult-True Crime Club-The Idaho 4
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, The Idaho Four case Unfolded. We will be reading the “The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy” by James Patterson. 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.

Seed Library Presents: Indoor Gardening
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
