Toddler Time
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-09-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-07 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!
2025-09-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-07 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: Zen Garden
2025-09-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Stop by and create a zen garden to relax with at home. Join us at 2:30pm in the meeting room.

Family Story Time
2025-09-30 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.

Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-15 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Submissions 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.

Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
2025-10-01 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, Switch and VR Gaming
2025-10-01 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.

Teen Mini Pumpkin Painting
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Stop by and grab a paintbrush to paint your own mini pumpkin! Whether you want a decoration done early for Halloween or you just want a canvas for your own art, paint your pumpkin however you’d like!

Ghost Family Portrait
2025-10-01 16:15 - 17:15 | Bookmobile
Join us on the boo’kmobile at Crestview Community for a spooktacular ghost family portrait craft! The bookmobile will supply all materials and is for ages 12 and under.

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.

Roly Poly: Baby Storytime
2025-10-02 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

Bingo
2025-10-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come and compete for prizes with us in an exciting afternoon of bingo! 2:30pm in the Meeting Room.

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.

Family Story Time
2025-10-03 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
2025-10-03 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.

Monster Craft
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, October 3rd at 4pm to create their very own monster for Halloween. This craft will be buffet style, with all sorts of craft supplies to create a monster your way! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Fiction Book Group
2025-10-03 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: The Moonshiner’s Daughter by by Donna Everhart.

Family Storytime
2025-10-03 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.

Family Game Day
2025-10-04 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.

Dungeons and Dragons – Campaign
2025-10-04 14:30 - 16:30 | OH
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+.

Anime Trivia
2025-10-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, win a snack drink prizes, a volume of manga and more. You never know what we have in store! This FREE program runs from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.

Romantasy Book Club
2025-10-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us on Monday, October 6th 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.

Dungeons and Dragons – One Shot
2025-10-06 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 Quiet Room. Ages 18+

Sunset Stories
2025-10-06 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, and play!

Silent Book Club
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Read that book you’ve been putting off by joining the Silent Book Club at the New Boston Library. We’ll provide a quiet, comfortable space where you can bring your book or borrow one from the library.
Adults only, socialization is optional.
This event will be on September 8th, October 6th, November 10th, and December 15th at 6:00 pm.
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Teen Craft: Halloween Terrarium
2025-10-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at 2:30 in the Meeting Room to make a spooky terrarium perfect for your Halloween decor.
