Scioto County Public Library

Family StoryTime
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-07-10 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

Toddler Time
2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 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
2026-06-30 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!

Family Storytime
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 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!

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.

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.

Sunset Stories
2026-07-06 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!

Who's that Dinosaur
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Put your dino knowledge to the test with this kid-friendly trivia and game night. Enjoy guessing the mystery dinosaur, showing off your knowledge of fun dino facts, and challenge your favorite grown-up to a game of dinosaur bowling. Need more reptile knowledge? Meet real pythons and bearded dragons to get an up-close experience with scaly sensations! This program is best for ages 12 and under.

Join us for a Pizza Craft
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Bookmobile
Using your creative skills, you’ll get to make your very own pizza that will never go bad. We’ll provide the construction paper, cardboard and string, you bring your 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-Build a Burrow
2026-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Build a Burrow – Join us at the South Webster Library and create your own version of a burrow. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122

Amber Slime
2026-07-08 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 Wednesday, July 8th at 4:30 pm to make amber slime! We will be traveling back into time to create amber trapped insects in slime! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Dino Stomp!
2026-07-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Get ready for a roaring good time at the Wheelersburg Library!
Children are invited to join us for Dino Stomp! Kids will create
their own dinosaur shadow paintings, using fun shapes and
bold colors to make dino silhouettes. Then it’s time to get
moving with a lively Dino Stomp balloon game, where
participants will stomp, pop, and play like a herd of excited
dinosaurs.
Wheelersburg

Baby Olympics
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Music, dancing, sports, & games!
Activities that promote brain development and social development in little ones will be all around!
For ages 0 to 4

Tweens - Dinosaur Sun Catchers
2026-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Tweens are invited to the Lucasville Library to craft a dinosaur sun catcher! Choose from 8 different dino-types and make it your own, then enjoy how your new creation looks in the summer sun. This program will take place on Friday, July 10th at 4:30 PM. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

K-pop Hunters Karaoke
2026-07-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
We need your help to protect the Honmoon!
You were born to shine and do it while jammin’ to your favorite songs, decorating lyric journals, and training to become a hunter!
For ages 12 under

Ocean Slime
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are encouraged to celebrate Shark Week with us and make their own ocean slime!

Paint your own dinosaur
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-18 17:00 | Bookmobile
LET’S SEE HOW MUCH IMAGINATION WE CAN USE AND PAINT SOME DINOSAURS!
WE WILL PROVIDE THE DINO CUTOUTS & PAINT.
MAYBE WE WILL DISCOVER A NEW DINOSAUR…
*While supplies last.
Please join us at any of the following locations:
Monday: Hunter’s Point, Ashley Corner
Wednesday: Washington Township Park, Lett Terrace
Thursday: Goodwill, Star, Inc., Kendall Heights, Findlay Manor
Saturday: Crabtree’s Market, Rarden Marathon, Otway Family Dollar
