Scioto County Public Library

Summer Reading Kickoff America 250 Celebration
2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
All ages are welcome to join us at Lucasville Library on Wednesday, May 27th at 4:30 pm for our Summer Reading Kickoff program! We will also be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary recognizing achievements in sports and games. This event will include summer reading sign-ups for all ages, games, crafts, and light refreshments. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Snuggle-up Storytime
2026-05-28 18:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get ready to drift off to dreamland with this cozy, cuddly storytime in Youth Services. Get your wiggles out before settling down for a bedtime story and a lazy lullaby or two with your favorite grownup. Be sure to wear your snuggliest jammies for extra coziness! This storytime session will have your child ready for a night of sweet dreams in no time.
Meets the final Thursday of every month from 6:30-7PM
This storytime is for ages 4 and under.

Help us celebrate America 250
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Bookmobile
Did you know that Play-Doh and Cheez-its were invented in Ohio? We’re celebrating inventions from Ohio’s history through crafting with pop can tabs and marbles. I Wonder what other inventions we’ll discover?
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Monday: Saint Charles Apt., Portsmouth Senior Lofts, Bannon Park, Mound Park
Tuesday: Kelli Apt, Edgewood Manor, Forest Heights, Hudson House
Wednesday: Sciotodale Freewill Baptist, Porter Township Park, Dogwood Ridge Apt., Crestview Community
Thursday: Hill View Retirement, STEM Academy, Shawnee Apt., Riverview Retirement
Friday: Minford Airport, Joshua Landing,Minford Post Office, Dianne Street

Fossil Frenzy
2026-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Unearth your creativity and craft your very own prehistoric fossils.

Fossil Rock Painting
2026-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Young artists and future paleontologists are invited to join us for a fun Fossil Rock Painting activity! Kids will paint fossil-inspired designs like dinosaur bones, and shells onto rocks that they can take home or become part of our library’s rock garden.

Sunset Stories
2026-06-01 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!

Toddler Time
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 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 June 2nd to July 21st. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Bookworms Storytime
2026-06-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 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, 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!
Ages 4 to 6 can join us to play & learn at the library!

Storytime
2026-06-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Bring in the little ones for book readings, songs, crafts, activities, and more!

Dinosaur Eyes
2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a guided class where we will ponder the age old mystery –
What did dinosaurs really look like?
Be sure to bring your imagination to this program, because we will be sculpting dinosaur eyes!
For ages 7 to 12 years

Family Storytime
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Ignite your child’s love for reading and learning by joining us at the Lucasville Library for Family Storytime! Children ages 6 and under will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Family Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 4pm. Please contact the Lucasville Branch at 740-259-6119 with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Reading Craft- Terrain Dig
2026-06-02 17:00 - 18:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Summer Reading Program at 5:00pm. Terrain Dig – Join us at the South Webster Library and learn about the different terrains animals dig in while also enjoying sensory play. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Wiggleworms storytime
2026-06-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-10 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!
Fun and engaging storytime for toddlers aged 2-3 years.

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-06-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 13:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at 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.
For ages 0 to 24 months

Family StoryTime
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, 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.

Family Storytime
2026-06-05 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.

Dino Games
2026-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children of all ages are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, June 5th at 4:30pm for Dino Games! Kids will get to enjoy fun competition with friendly games that are all dinosaur themed! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Dragons VS Unicorns Party
2026-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Which magical creature do you like the most – dragons or unicorns? Here at the library, we love them both, so we’re having a party to celebrate these two very different but equally magical creatures with themed games, snacks, and crafts! Kids 12 and under are invited to attend.

Happy Father’s Day
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Bookmobile
COME DECORATE A SPECIAL COOKIE FOR FATHER’S DAY! WE WILL PROVIDE THE COOKIES, ICING AND SPRINKLES. ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS LOVE AND IMAGINATION!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Tuesday: Second Street, Nile Community Building
Thursday: Senior Village, Adam’s Flying Pig, Fred’s Pizza, Pinkerman Community Church
Friday: Shady Pines
Saturday: Earl Thomas Conley Park, Lazy Village, Shawnee Marina

Summer Reading Craft-Canvas Digger Art
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Canvas Digger Art – Join us at the South Webster Library and create your own animal digging master piece. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Frame It Like It’s 1776
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children will create a colonial-inspired portrait! Give it a creative twist with feathers, buttons, sequins, and other fun materials.

Dino For A Day
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
On Wednesday, June 10th at 3pm the Lucasville Library will be having a Dino for a Day program for kids of all ages. Children will get to play outside after crafting their very own dinosaur costumes! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Paper Plate Dinosaurs
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Step back in time and roam with the dinosaurs with this cute and easy craft! All you needs is a paper plate, some construction paper, and paint to bring your very own dinosaur to life. Tweens/Kids. Main library location. Please call to register, 740-354-5304.

Jurassic Art
2026-06-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Dig for an egg, hatch your dino, and then paint its mini portrait! It’ll be rawr-some!
