Scioto County Public Library

Space Art Glow Party
2025-08-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens, join us at the New Boston Library on Wednesday, August 6th at 4:30 pm for an exciting Space Art and Glow Party. This is going to be where creativity meets the wonders of the universe!
Participants will explore various artistic techniques while drawing inspiration from the vastness of space to create their very own masterpiece!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Painting with Sharpies
2025-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring out your artistic self with designs using sharpies, rubbing alcohol and ceramic tiles! The event will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 4 p.m. in the Copley Meeting room at the main library location. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

DIY Tin Wallet
2025-08-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Decorate a tin wallet to house your trinkets, treasures, or any small items! This craft will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. Ages 8-adult. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.

Soothe Your Senses
2025-09-03 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens, kick off the school year with some much-needed stress relief. This is the perfect combination, where you can create your own custom worry stones and sensory bottles.

DIY Candle Holders (candles included!)
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Paint whatever your heart desires onto your candle holder! A fun and easy way to personalize your own space. Candle holders, candles, and paint will be available for patrons to use. All ages. Main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Family Game Day
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join in the Game Day Fun at the New Boston Library. We’ll have a wide selection of games to enjoy, including board games, card games, and video games galore!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Mini Art
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Make art that’s tiny but mighty! Paint your own miniature canvas with bold colors, fun designs, and your own one-of-a-kind ideas! All supplies will be provided. If patrons have any questions, they are welcome to contact the Wheelersburg Library at (740) 574-6116.

Minecraft Trivia
2025-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Grab your armor and pickaxe and get ready for a night of Minecraft trivia at the Lucasville Library! This tween program will begin at 4PM on Friday, September 12th. Be sure to bring a smart device with you in order to participate as we will be playing through Kahoot! For more information, please call us at 740-259-6119.

The Ohio Night Stalkers
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
The Ohio Night Stalkers will be sharing their Bigfoot research, sound clips, photographic evidence, footprint casts, and more. The program will be followed by a Q & A session. This program is free and for all ages. For more information, call 740-354-5688.

Mini Pumpkin Patch
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Celebrate the fall season with this fun and festive craft! You will create a
charming mini pumpkin patch using pipe cleaners to make the pumpkins and popsicle
sticks to make the fence to house them. Just a few simple supplies and some imagination
will bring your miniature autumn scene to life! This program will be held at the main library location in the Copley meeting room on Tuesday, September 16 at 4 pm. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Ghosty Wall Art
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens, float into some spooky fun with our Ghosty Wall Art! Customize your 3D canvas to create the perfect Halloween decoration that’s uniquely you!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Leaf Bowl
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get into the autumn spirit with this perfect fall craft! Uses artificial leaves, mod podge, and a balloon to make the perfect bowl for your Halloween or Thanksgiving festivities. All ages. Main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Tweens – Pet Ghosts
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Tweens are invited to the Lucasville Library to adopt a friendly pet ghost! Choose your new phantom friend and customize an enclosure for them to haunt! This program will take place on Friday, October 10th at 4PM. For more information, please call us at 740-259-6119.

Yarn Ghost
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get 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.

Tween Pumpkin Painting
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Make your pumpkin pop with paint! Whether it’s cute, creepy, or just plain cool, your pumpkin will be totally you. We bring the supplies—you bring the creativity!

Pumpkin Pie Slime
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us as we create a delightful pumpkin pie slime that’s perfect for the season and something you’ll be thankful for!
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Watercolor Fall Tree
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get out your paint brush and join us in making watercolor autumn trees! We’ll be providing the canvases, paint brushes, and water paint for you to create your fall trees. All ages. Main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Tweens – Candle Making
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Tweens are invited to celebrate the autumn season at the Lucasville Library with candle-making! Make your own custom-scented candle with delicious fall scents – perfect for a cozy night in, curled up with a library book. This program will take place on Friday, November 14th at 4pm. For more information, please call us at 740-259-6119.

Pinecone Owl
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Turn an ordinary pinecone into a wise and whimsical owl! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, November 18 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Canvas Magnets
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Paint it, stick it, show it off! Create your own mini canvas magnet to take home and put on the fridge, your locker, or anywhere you like.

Gingerbread House Luminary
2025-12-03 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
No baking, just making!
Tweens, come craft a sweet lil’ gingerbread luminary with us to make your holidays merry & bright! It’s gonna be lit!
Wednesday, December 3rd at 4:30 PM at the New Boston Library.
If you have any questions, please call 740-456-4412

Tweens – Ceramic Ornament Craft
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Tweens are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Lucasville Library with ceramic ornament decorating! Choose from 6 different festive figurines and customize it however you like. This program will take place on Friday, December 12th at 4PM. For more information, please call us at 740-259-6119.

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create a festive Christmas tree using pipe cleaners. It makes for a great decoration or gift. This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, December 16 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Ornament Buffet
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
It’s a holiday ornament buffet! Grab your favorites and get creative—paint, decorate, and design ornaments that are totally you.

Family Game Day
2026-01-03 13:00 - 16:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for board games, video games, and family fun.

Blizzard in a Bottle
2026-01-07 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens can create their own winter-themed sensory bottle that’s fun to shake, watch, and take home!

DIY Snowmen
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
An easy craft for the winter time! These snowmen are made of terracotta planters painted
white, a round piece painted white for the head. Yarn and ribbon will be given at the
program. All ages. Main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
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