Scioto County Public Library

Play Time!
2025-07-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Young children can come play and socialize at Wheelersburg Library!
Toys and activities will be provided.

Sunset Stories
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at the New Boston Library once a month to enjoy stories as the sun goes down! Children will learn through songs, stories, crafts, and play!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Toddler Time
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to the Lucasville Library for Toddler Time! Join us every Tuesday at 11AM for songs, stories, and play! This program is geared towards children ages 0-3, and for more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Storytime!
2025-07-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Little ones can enjoy book readings, games, songs, crafts, and more!

Giant Pendulum Painting
2025-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, 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 to wear old clothes or bring a towel, paint can get messy!

Family Storytime
2025-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to the Lucasville Library for Family Story time! Join us every Tuesday at 4PM for songs, stories, and a craft. This program is geared towards children ages 6 and under. For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Print Making Workshop
2025-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
CREATE AMAZING, ONE-OF-A-KIND ART WITH US IN YOUTH SERVICES
USING AN ASSORTMENT OF MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES AS OLD AS THE PRINTING PRESS, KIDS AGES 12 AND UNDER CAN PARTICIPATE AT THIS FUN WORKSHOP.
EXPERIMENT WITH LAYERING STAMPS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND COLORS TO CREATE UNIQUE IMAGES
OR DESIGN YOUR OWN SHAPES AND PATTERNS AT THE STAMP-MAKING STATION, WHERE KIDS AND THEIR GROWN-UPS CAN WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE STAMPS OF THEIR OWN DESIGN.

Children's craft-Message in a bottle
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Children’s craft at 6:00pm. Message in a Bottle – Come to the Library and feel the sand in your in by making your very own Message in a Bottle. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Sculpt Your World
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, 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!

Majestic Masterpieces
2025-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids can learn and have fun with art history! They can paint ‘ceilings’ like Michelangelo, block print a stunning masterpiece, and decorate their own ‘Ming Dynasty’ china!

Ocean Slime
2025-07-09 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
It’s Ocean Slime Time! Celebrate Shark Week with us on Wednesday, July 9th at 4:30 pm. You will have the opportunity to make your very own ocean-themed slime!
All children are welcome!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Colors of Science
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Explore the scientific explanations behind color and light in a series of little experiments and crafts. Different stations will be set up where kids can do each of the activities.

Watercolor Painted Seashells
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
An easy and fun creative anyone can enjoy! The event will be Thursday, July 10th, 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.

Animal & Artist Workshop
2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create with Furry Friends!
Kids & SAC animals collaborate to make art with hands and paws! Kiddos play and cuddle with dogs and cats from SAC on the canvases totally mess free to create a collaborative masterpiece.

Family Story time
2025-07-11 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.

Paper Palooza!
2025-07-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Bookmobile
Unleash your creativity with Paper Palooza! Create stunning tangram-inspired portraits and put your skills to the test with exciting origami challenges. Get ready to fold, create, and dive into a world of paper-based fun and imagination! This event will be on the Bookmobile at Sunshine Church of Christ.

Tweens - Bob Ross Follow-Along Painting
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Tweens are invited to join us at the Lucasville library on Friday, July 11th at 4:00 pm for an evening of follow-along painting with the iconic Bob Ross! Participants will follow-along with a Bob Ross tutorial and bring out their inner artist. Spend an evening painting happy, little trees and learn the techniques popularized by Ross in his television program! For more information, please call us at (740)-259-6119.

Family Storytime
2025-07-11 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 activities.
This program is for children ages 6 and under.
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Library Babies
2025-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring your baby to the library for active and sensory play, socialization (for parents and babies) as well as fun that helps your kiddo develop a lifelong love for learning!

Giant Pendulum Painting
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Bookmobile
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 to wear old clothes or bring a towel, paint can get messy! This event will be on the Bookmobile at Shawnee Nature Center.

Summer Reading Finale
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us at our Portsmouth Library! We will have games, inflatables and more! This event is free and for all ages. For more information, call 740-354-5562.

Tween-Firework craft
2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Firework Craft. Come to the library and enjoy crafting your very own paper firework for your wall! All supplies provided by the library. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Sensory Story Time
2025-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to join us at the Lucasville library on Friday, July 25th at 4pm for sensory story time. We will be enjoying stories, songs, movement and play in a sensory friendly environment! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

A "Minecraft" Movie
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Watch with YS staff as four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.
We will also be making pixelized mosaic masterpieces to take home!
(Rated PG for violence, language, suggestive humor, and some scary images.)

Living Museum
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come join us for a super fun art celebration at the library, where friends and creativity come together! As you walk around, you’ll see our library staff act like famous paintings but with a fun twist.
And guess what? You can join in too! use your sketchpad, paintbrush, or clay to create art. Your unique ideas will help make these living artworks even more special and fun!
If you can make the staff laugh while they’re posing as art, you’ll earn a sticker and help make the day even more exciting! So come hang out with us for a day filled with inspiration, laughter, and teamwork that you will remember!

Tie-Dye Jellyfish
2025-08-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are welcome to join us at the Lucasville library on Friday, August 1st at 4:00 pm for a perfect ocean themed and colorful craft. Using coffee filters and some miscellaneous ribbons, create a gorgeous tie-dye jellyfish you can hang wherever you want! For more information call 740-259-6119.

Family Game Day
2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Come join the Family Game Day fun at the New Boston Library on Saturday, August 2, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.! We’ll have a wide selection of games to enjoy, including board games, card games, and video games galore!
All ages are welcome.
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Boho Coasters
2025-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a super easy and cute macramé program! The event will be Thursday, August 7th, 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.

Tweens – Shrinky Dink Keychains
2025-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
On Friday, August 8th at 4:00 pm tweens are invited to join us at the Lucasville library and create their own keychains with shrinky dinks! Draw your design, cut it out, and watch it shrink up! The possibilities are endless and they are incredibly fun to make. For more information, please call us at (740)-259-6119.
