Scioto County Public Library

Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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

Toddler Time
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
It’s never too early to begin a child’s reading journey! Toddlers are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library for Toddler Time. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 11am and will run from January 26th through April 11th. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information call 740-259-6119.

Bookworms Storytime
2026-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Learn to become an independent reader as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, and crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten!
Engaging, play-based activities
Fun, interactive books
Silly songs and dances
Social, emotional, and academic development
Kids learn while having fun!
Best for but not limited to ages 4 to 6

Wheelersburg Storytime!
2026-01-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Bring the kids for stories, crafts, and fun activities!

Family Storytime
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to the Lucasville Library for Family Storytime! Join us every Tuesday at 4PM for songs, stories, and a craft. This program is geared towards children ages 6 and under. Please call 740-259-6119 for more information.

Wiggleworms
2026-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
This Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Best for but not limited to ages 2-3

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
This is the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out.
Best but not limited to ages 0 to 24 months

Family Story Time
2026-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Family Story time is for any child 6 and under. 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 740-778-2122.

Family Storytime
2026-01-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Develop your child’s love of reading by joining us at the New Boston Library for our Family Storytimes! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through creative play.
This program is designed for children ages 6 and under.

Sunset Stories
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are invited to join us for an evening storytime once a month as the sun goes down! They will learn through songs, stories, and play.
For children ages 6 and under.

Cat Castles
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Your cat already thinks they are the king or queen of the house. Why not give them the purrrrr-fect cozy place to nap the day away like royalty? Kids and their grown-ups can make and decorate cat castles and scratch pads out of cardboard to take home for their feline friends or to donate to the kitties waiting for furever homes at Sierra’s Haven.

Family Storytime
2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Family Storytime is for any child 6 and under. 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.

Clay Dragon Eggs
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, February 6th at 4pm to create their own clay dragon eggs. Children will use air dry clay to cover egg shaped tin foil. They will then push miscellaneous gems and items into the clay to design their dragon egg before taking it home to harden! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Trivia Trial
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Kids can enjoy a scavenger-hunt themed trivia game and win a small prize for Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Take Your Child to the Library
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children will be able to create their own bookmark and participate in a scavenger hunt in the New Boston Library!

Take Your Child to the Library Day Craft
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Saturday, February 7th at 1pm to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Kids will have the chance to create their own pointer for when they are reading. Using a popsicle stick and miscellaneous decorations, they will make a reading pointer that matches their personality. These pointers can help children of all ages and reading levels stay on track as they read! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

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.

Scrapbookin' Saturday: Take your child to the Library Day!
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
We supply the craft supplies all you need to bring is your favorite pictures and an album to store your creations to memorize this special library visit!

Make your own abominable snowman
2026-02-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Bookmobile
We will be using construction paper, glue and a plastic fork.

Sweet Hearts Dance Party
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are invited to a Valentine’s Day party filled with dancing, holiday activities, and a mini- tea party with a library stuffed animal. Join us as we boogie, pause, and shake the evening away while listening to some holiday stories.

Friendship Rocks
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun and creative craft at the Wheelersburg Library! Kids are invited to paint colorful friendship rocks with kind messages and heart-filled designs to share with friends or family.

Science for Tweens
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for an exciting exploration of chemistry! Whether you’re an aspiring scientist or simply intrigued by the workings of the world, this event is sure to spark your enthusiasm for discovery. Come along as we explore the fascinating reactions that occur when two chemicals interact.
For ages 6 to 12

Family Storytime
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Family Story time is for any child 6 and under. 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.
