Scioto County Public Library

Silent Book Club
2026-01-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-02-09 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-01-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-07 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+.

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.

Adults Murder Mystery Game. BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE
2026-02-03 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. Think you can find out who really killed Max Cahill on October 26th, 1995? 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.

Clay Snowflakes
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get into the snowy spirit and paint your own snowflake! You can add sparkle to keep it a
traditional snowflake or paint it to whatever your heart’s desire. All ages. Main library
location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Craft Supply Swap
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Do you enjoy arts and crafts, but don’t have the materials? If so, join us in shopping for new-to-you supplies with “craft swap bucks”!

Family Game Day
2026-02-07 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.

Bath Bombs & Herbal Salts
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults are welcome to join us at the New Boston Library to melt away the winter blues with custom-made bath bombs and soothing herbal bath salts.
Registration is required.
Please call 740-456-4412.

Valentine's Day Craft
2026-02-09 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, February 9th at 6pm for a Valentine’s Day craft! Those in attendance will be learning the technique of how to make roses out of book pages. For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Valentine Heart Garland
2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
A perfect decoration to make for Valentine’s Day, or if you’re not into the holiday, a nice addition to your home decor. This craft would also make a nice gift for someone special. The class will be held on Tuesday, February 10 @ 4 p.m. in the Copley Room at the main location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. ages 8 to adult

Valentine’s Canvas Painting
2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Celebrate the season of love and creativity at our Valentine’s Canvas Painting! Join us for a fun, relaxing Evening of painting heartfelt Valentine-themed artwork on canvas. Whether you want to make a gift for someone special or simply enjoy expressing yourself through art, this program is the perfect way to get inspired.

Adult Painting Series
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room for our February painting class. We will be painting a floral love note. Registration is required. Ages 18+
