Scioto County Public Library

Teen Trivia
2025-09-11 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, watch a series, win a volume of manga and more. You never know what the club has in store! This FREE program runs from 2:00-4:00 in the Meeting Room.

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.

Trivia Night
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Gather your family, friends, and fellow trivia enthusiasts for an evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and endless entertainment. Ages 13+. Join us at 6pm in the Meeting Room.

Family Story Time
2025-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 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 together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122

Free Day Friday
2025-09-12 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Stop 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.

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.

Family Storytime
2025-09-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-19 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 Storytimes! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through creative play.

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.

Balloon Buddy Barber Shoppe
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get ready for those back-to-school haircuts with confidence and style at our barber shoppe where the kids make the “cut!” Using safety scissors & kid-friendly materials your child will have a hands-on learning experience they won’t soon forget! Practice your motor skills on a stylish balloon “model” with us in Youth Services all while building your confidence and learning with friends. Best for ages 7 and under.

Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
2025-09-15 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! 2:30pm in the Meeting Room.

Romantasy Book Club
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us on Monday, September 15th at 5:30pm for our Romantasy Book Club. Books read and discussed with this reading club will fit into the “romantasy” genre combining romance with fantasy world building storylines. For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Cookbook Club Presents: Brunch 101
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a sampling of brunch favorites as well as learning some tips and tricks to host a brunch of your own. Ages 18+

Faux Milkshakes
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at New Boston Library to create Faux Milkshakes! These sweet treats will look good enough to drink—but they’re for display only!

Toddler Time
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
It’s never too early to begin a child’s reading journey! Toddlers are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library for Toddler Time. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 11am and will run from September 2nd to November 8th. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information call 740-259-6119.

Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
2025-09-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten!
Engaging, play-based activities
Fun, interactive books
Silly songs and dances
Social, emotional, and academic development
Kids learn while having fun!
Best for ages 4 to 6 but everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Wheelersburg Story Time!
2025-09-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Little ones can enjoy story readings, songs, crafts, and more!

Teen Craft: Pastel Art
2025-09-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring your artistic side to the Meeting Room at 2:30 today to create a beautiful painting on canvas with pastels.

Family Story Time
2025-09-16 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. Please call 740-259-6119 for more information.

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.

Adult True Crime Club
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club The Jeffrey MacDonald case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Fatal Vision” 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.

Fairy Doors Craft
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Entice a fairy, gnome or woodland creature to your home with a tiny, magical door. Kids are invited to join us in Youth Services where we will be building and decorating fairy doors with an assortment of quirky and whimsical materials. Best for ages 6 & up!

Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Best for ages 2 to 4!

Computer and Switch Gaming
2025-09-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come 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.

Roly Poly Storytime
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out.
Best for ages 0 to 24 months

Page to Stage
2025-09-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us from 2:30 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room to get a little act-ive. We’ll be playing fun theater games aimed to prepare you for the stage. This FREE program is for ages 13-18.

Foil Art for Kids
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Children are invited to the Wheelersburg Library to draw bold, vibrant designs using permanent markers on shiny aluminum foil, turning simple materials into dazzling works of art. They’ll experiment with patterns, textures, and colors as they create everything from abstract masterpieces to shimmering creatures and landscapes. All materials are provided, and every child leaves with their own gallery-worthy creation.

A Novel Idea Book Group
2025-09-20 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: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.
