True Crime Club: The Keith Hunter Jesperson, The Smiley Face Killer
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
We will be reading the “Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter” 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.

A Novel Idea Book Group
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
Free reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at Slow Drip. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. Book Selection: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign
2025-12-20 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
2025-12-22 17:30 - 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 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

Scrabble Art on Canvas
2025-12-22 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults will design a personalized piece of canvas art using scrabble tiles – perfect for home decor or as a heartfelt gift.
Required registration.
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Family Game Day
2026-01-03 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
2026-01-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States

Romantasy Book Club
2026-01-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us on Monday, January 5th at 5:30pm for our Romantasy Book Club. Books read and discussed with this reading club will fit into the “romantasy” genre combining romance with fantasy world building storylines. For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Adult Painting Class-Painter's Choice
2026-01-06 17:30 - 19:30 | OH
We will be hosting Painter’s choice. There are several options of items available to choose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. 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

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-01-08 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.
January selection: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

DIY Snowmen
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
An easy craft for the winter time! These snowmen are made of terracotta planters painted
white, a round piece painted white for the head. Yarn and ribbon will be given at the
program. All ages. Main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
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Trivia Night
2026-01-08 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
2026-01-12 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-26 17:30 - 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+.

New Year's Resolution Cards
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Start the New Year with a twist- adults are welcome to join us at the New Boston Library to format resolutions in the style of a bingo card. Registration is required.
Please call 740-456-4412.

Peg Doll Painting
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
The Lucasville Library will be having a painting craft program for adults on Monday, January 12th at 6pm. Those in attendance will be painting peg dolls in the style of the character Pierrot! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Coffee Can Snowman
2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
An easy way to decorate for Christmas or the winter months. Recycle a coffee can or even a large soup can, and make a cute snowman for your winter décor. Participants must register for this class. The class will be held at the main library location on January 13 at 4 p.m. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Tween (12) to adult.

Glass Mural Painting
2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Kick off the new year with creativity at our Glass Mural Painting Program! You will transform ordinary picture frames into stunning glass murals using paint, markers, and imagination.

Adult Painting Series
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to paint a beautiful winter scene with a birdhouse in the snow. Registration is required. All supplies are provided. 5:30pm in the Meeting Room.

A Novel Idea Book Group
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Free reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at Slow Drip Coffee. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. Book Selection: Little Women (chapters 1-23) by Louisa May Alcott.

Coloring Book Club
2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Enjoy a relaxing morning coloring with us. All supplies will be provided for this FREE event. Adult Services main floor. 1130am-100pm.

Penguin Pencil Cup
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Transform a tin can into an adorable penguin pencil holder with this fun and easy craft! Whether you’re organizing supplies or adding a winter-themed touch to your space, this penguin will waddle its way into your heart! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, January 20 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Cookbook Club Presents: Cozy Eats and Treats
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun night and a cozy time. We will have warm soup and yummy treats while we craft and learn to junk journal. 5:30pm in the Meeting Room.

True Crime Club, Michael Morton
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Michael Morton case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Getting Life: An Innocent Man’s 25-Year Journey from Prison to Peace: A Memoir” 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.

Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:30 | OH
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.
Winter book club starts at 2pm and the Storytime starts at 3pm
Meet each month in the lobby at Shawnee Lodge
4404B OH-125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

Crafty Artists Presents: Painting Class Remix
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Did you miss January’s Adult Painting Class? Or do Tuesday nights not work for your schedule. Join us for another chance to paint a beautiful winter birdhouse. Registration Required.

Romantasy Book Club
2026-02-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us on Monday, February 2nd at 5:30pm for our Romantasy Book Club. Books read and discussed with this reading club will fit into the “romantasy” genre combining romance with fantasy world building storylines. For more information, please call 740-259-6119

Yarn Love Bugs
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create your own little yarn love bugs with this cute and easy Valentine’s Day craft! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, February 3 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
