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Mixed Media Art Junk Journals

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

It’s time to design the journal of your dreams by using several different art mediums! There will be four separate stations for your brilliant mind to create and demonstrate a unique version of what art means to you in your very own junk journal.

Summer STEM Days: Foldscopes & Hand Lens

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Students will learn about microbes and how to use a foldscope microscope and bug boxes.

Giant Pendulum Painting

Lucasville Library 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, United States

Forget the paintbrush and create art with the forces of motion and gravity to create unique art and have fun while getting a little messy. We have several pendulums of different sizes for kiddos to create masterpieces. This is where art and science meet for tons of fun! *Make sure...

Sculpt Your World

Wheelersburg Library 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, United States

Let your child express themselves and practice the art of sculpting with three different mediums: air dry clay, wire (pipe cleaners), and aluminum foil. Unleash your inner Michelangelo and get creative!

Origami Jellyfish

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Have you ever wanted to try origami? Look no further to this EASY origami program! The event will be Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.

Yarn Mache

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Stop by the library this evening for a craft program where we will be making trinket bowls and other fun things out of yarn and glue. It will be sticky and messy, but that’s half the fun! Best for ages 6 & up!

Card Making Extravaganza!

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Stop by the Youth Services Department at our Portsmouth location to make a fun pop-up card for the important man in your life for Father’s Day. For ages 12 & under

Family Story Time

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Family Story time with Sensory play. Join us as we read, play and craft. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Tweens – DIY Tie-Dye Tote Bags

Lucasville Library 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, United States

On Friday, June 13th at 4:00 pm tweens are invited to boogie on down to the Lucasville Library for a far out evening of tie dye! Participants will create their own tie-dye designs on blank canvas tote bags. Groovy! Please be sure to wear old clothes or bring a change...

Free
Event Series Family Story Time

Family Storytime

New Boston Library 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, United States

Develop your child's love of reading by joining us at the New Boston Library for our Family Story Times! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through activities. This program is for children ages 6 and under. For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Free