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.
Teen Craft: Halloween Terrarium
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us at 2:30 in the Meeting Room to make a spooky terrarium perfect for your Halloween decor.
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.
Teen Trivia
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us for a fun afternoon of competition to see who can answer the most correct trivia question. Prizes will be given!
Trivia Night
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome join the fun and win some prizes!
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.
