Live Volcano Terrariums
2026-06-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create a mini dinosaur ruled world made complete with a volcano that really explodes! This allows you to be creative while learning about chemical reactions and the natural science of dinosaurs while you search the library for the Triassic creatures!
For ages 12 & under

Totally Wigged Out!
2026-06-22 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Step back in time and craft your own Revolutionary-era wig—perfect for any young patriot ready to look colonial-cool!

Toddler Time
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 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
2026-06-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-30 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
2026-06-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-30 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!

Family Storytime
2026-06-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 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-Mineral Dig
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Mineral Dig – Join us at the South Webster Library and discover the treasures that the ground has to offer us by digging and sifting through sand. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Diorama Drama
2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Kids can craft their own small dioramas depicting exciting scenes!

Wiggleworms Storytime
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Dino Detective
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Bookmobile
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dinosaur detective? Help us determine what makes a dinosaur a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore! Bring your thinking cap and lets have some fun!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Wednesday: Rural King, Vine Street, Ollie’s Village Plaza
Friday: Union Mills, Country Living, Shawnee Nature Center, Earl Thomas Conley Park

Exploring Archaeology
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids of all ages are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Wednesday, June 24th at 2pm for an Exploring Archaeology program! This program will focus on learning about the differences between archaeology and paleontology. Also, children will get to engage in a variety of craft stations themed around archaeology! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-06-25 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

Snuggle-up Storytime
2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Family StoryTime
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 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.

Sensory Storytime
2026-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, June 26th at 4pm for sensory storytime. We will be enjoying stories, songs, movement and play in a sensory friendly environment! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Family Storytime
2026-06-26 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-03 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 Story Times! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through creative play.

Retro Play Museum: America 250 event
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Attention all gamers and playtime enthusiasts! In honor of America 250 join us for family game night throughout the years. Kids can wait their turn learning through years of video games, toys, puzzles, and brand new tech! For ages 12 & under

OSU presents: If the Dinosaurs Came Back
2026-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
OSU Extension Presents: If the Dinosaurs Came Back Storytime & Craft for ages 12 & under at 5:30 PM. Listen to an engaging story time and create your own handmade dinosaur craft to take home!

Fireworks Craft
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-03 17:00 | Bookmobile
Join us to make an awesome fireworks painting! All you need to bring is a “spark” of imagination!
Let’s party like it’s 1776!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
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, Diane Street

4th of July Tie Dye
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
All children are welcome to bring an item or choose from our supplies to tie-dye in red, white, and blue for a fun, festive craft!

Loom Bracelets
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Do you like friendship bracelets? Look no further! With this simple and easy craft, you can make as many bracelets your heart desires! All it takes is some cardboard and some string, you’ll be able to show off your new bracelet and maybe give some to friends. Tweens/Kids. Main library location. Please call to register, 740-354-5304.

Fizzy Firework Fun
2026-07-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Kids can enjoy making fizzy baking soda firework patterns and spin art splatter paintings!

4th of July America 250 Craft
2026-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children of all ages are welcome to join us as we celebrate America 250 on Friday, July 3rd at 4pm for a fireworks toy craft activity. We will be using a variety of materials to make this fun craft just in time for the 4th of July! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Children's Craft- Patriotic Sensory Bottles-American 250 program
2026-07-03 16:30 - 17:30 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Patriotic Sensory Bottle – Come to the South Webster library to celebrate the 4th of July by making a Patriotic Sensory Bottle! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
