Teen Programs
Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesSubmissions accepted October 1st- October 15th. Enter our annual pumpkin painting contest to win a prize. All ages are welcome! You must provide your own materials. Pumpkins may not be carved and submissions must have a literary theme. Winners will be announced October 17th.
Free Day Friday
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesStop by the Library to make a craft, play card/board games or compete with others on a fun computer/VR game. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Pumpkin Painting
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us to paint a pumpkin Tuesday afternoon. Take your pumpkin home or enter them into our Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest for a chance to win a prize.
Yarn Ghost
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGet into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky yet adorable ghost made out of yarn.This program will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at 4 pm at the main library location in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Page to Stage: Horror Makeup
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us to turn yourself into a monster to get into the Halloween spirit. Ages 13-17 in the Meeting Room.
Teen Pumpkin Painting
Wheelersburg Library 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, United StatesPaint it cute, creepy, or cosmic—your pumpkin, your rules! Come chill, create, and show off your Halloween style on a pumpkin you get to take home.
Free Day Friday
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesStop by the Library to make a craft, play card/board games or compete with others on a fun computer/VR game. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGo on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! 2:30pm in the Meeting Room.
Teen Craft: Wand Making
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCreate a wand just in time for Halloween. This fun craft is always a hit. Join us in the Meeting Room at 2:30.
