Giant Pendulum Painting
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

A Novel Idea Book Group
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
Free reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at The Loft Coffee Company and Roastery. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. Book Selection: Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine

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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2025-07-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Go 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! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
2025-07-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Go 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!

Romantasy Book Club
2025-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are invited to join us at the Lucasville library on Monday, July 21st at 5:30 pm for our Romantasy book club. Books read and discussed during these meetings will fit into the “Romantasy” category. These books are often defined as a romance novel where the romance storyline and the fantasy world building and storyline are equal and balanced throughout the books. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Cookbook Club Presents
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for one of the best parts of summer: An Ice Cream Social! Create, decorate and enjoy!

Clay Magnets
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults, join us at the New Boston Library where you will get to create and paint your very own clay magnets. There will also be an optional plant swap.
This program will be happening on Monday, July 21st at 6 pm.
For more information call 740-456-4412.

DIY Magazine Stickers
2025-07-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Any sticker lovers? Did you know you could make homemade stickers just by using magazine clippings, tape, and a little bit of water? Bring an item from home that you would like to stick the stickers you create on! It can be a notebook or a water bottle for example. This program will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Ages 8-adult. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.

True Crime Club-Ed Gein case
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Edward Gein case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Deviant : the shocking true story of Ed Gein, the original psycho ” We will focus on this case, give theories, suspects and coverage. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Open to all Adults. For questions call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

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.)

Crafty Artists Group
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to get crafty for the afternoon! We are making a centerpiece from a “recycled” book. All materials are provided and the program is FREE.

Teens - Coloring Program
2025-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Teens are welcome to join us at the Lucasville library on Monday, July 28th at 4:00 pm for a coloring program. Come hang out with us and enjoy a fun relaxing afternoon coloring. There will be a variety of coloring pages available to choose from. For more information call 740-259-6119.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2025-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Go 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! Join the fun from 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

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!

Craft Buffet
2025-08-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Calling all teens and tweens! Come to our Craft Buffet where creativity knows no bounds! This hands-on program is designed for teens and tweens to explore their artistic side through a variety of craft stations. If patrons have any questions, they are welcome to contact the Wheelersburg Library at (740) 574-6116.

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.

Fiction Book Group
2025-08-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Free reading event. Fiction Book Group meets the first Friday of the month in the Quiet Room at 4pm. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. This month’s selection: Long Bright River by Liz Moore.

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.

Romantasy Book Club
2025-08-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are invited to join us at the Lucasville Library on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for our Romantasy book club. Books read and discussed during these meetings will fit into the “Romantasy” category. These books are often defined as a romance novel where the romance storyline and the fantasy world building and storyline are equal and balanced throughout the books. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Sunset Stories
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.

Adult Painter's Choice
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Adult Painting Class. We will be hosting Painter’s choice. There are several options of items available to choose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740- 778-2122.

Teen-Wednesday Clue
2025-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Teen Clue Wednesday Program at 4pm— Uncover a dark and modern twist on the classic mystery game with CLUE: Wednesday. Navigate the eerie halls of Nevermore Academy and outsmart the dangerous Hyde before he strikes again! Free snacks will be provided. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

Space Art Glow Party
2025-08-06 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

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.
