Scioto County Public Library

Beachy Vibes
2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Teens are welcome to join us to create a colorful seashell masterpiece. You’ll give these ocean treasures a funky twist as you decoupage your own beach treasure.

Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
2026-05-27 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 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.

Seed Library Presents: Understanding the Growing Seasons
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join Aaron Patten from the OSU Extension Agency to discuss all the how to’s of starting your garden. 5:30pm – 7:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Decorate a CD
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Decorate an old CD with colorful craft gems. You can turn it into a dazzling windspinner, suncatcher, or a cool coaster to hold tealight candles! This will take place at the main library location on Tuesday, May 26th at 4 pm. All ages are welcome. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-05-23 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+.

Ice Cream Shake-up: Summer Reading Kick-off
2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us as we dig into Summer Reading at this cool and engaging program for young chefs, ages 6- 12, where we will learn how to make ice cream!
After sneaking in some math and science at the beginning, kids will get to dance, shimmy and shake a simple recipe into a delicious treat.
While you’re here, get your Reading Log, check out some books, and get started on the challenge! Summer Reading goes through July 25th.

Sensory Storytime
2026-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, May 22nd at 4pm for sensory storytime. We will be enjoying stories, songs, movement and play in a sensory friendly environment! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Free Day Friday
2026-05-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 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 or 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.

Sewing Class Series: Machine 101
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us on the Adult Services Floor for our sewing series. This class bring your machine and we explore it and it’s uses. Sewing machines will not be provided for this class. 5:30 – 7:00pm.

Cat Craft Fever
2026-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Are you a human? Come make some cool crafts inspired by your feline friends! It’s impawssible not to have a fun time!

Tween Flowerpot
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Tween Flowerpot Paint & Plant at 4:00 PM. Paint your own terracotta pot and plant marigold seeds. Take your creation home and watch it bloom! For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Adult True Crime Club
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Ellen Greenburg case Unfolded. We will be reading the “What Happened to Elle? An American miscarriage of Justice” 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.

Bingo Night
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room at 5:30pm to play an exciting night of Bingo like you’ve never played it before! Open to all ages, this summer reading program will be fun for family and friends.

Ohio Outdoors
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Let’s kickoff summer reading at the Wheelersburg Library. Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn for picnics, crafts, games, and more.

Baby Woodstock
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Build your child’s brain with a fun night of sensory experiences and socialization! Enjoy the festive day with music, artsy crafts, and fun perfect for babies and toddlers. Games, toys, and groovy activities!
We will also have real puppies to snuggle as our headliners for this program from Shawnee Animal Clinic!
For ages 0 to 4

See Ya Later Sundaes
2026-05-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for our annual ice cream party celebrating the end of the school year. Enjoy ice cream with all kinds of toppings and hang out with your friends.

Kick Off to Summer Reading- Pop into the South Webster Library and Dig into Reading!!!
2026-05-19 10:00 - 18:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Come kick off Summer Reading! We will be having fun all day long with popsicles, yard games, chalk and more! Come start your Summer Reading adventure with us!!!

Cookbook Club Presents: Summer Snackin'
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to learn how to make fresh, handmade snacks perfect for all your summertime fun! Ages 18+. 530pm – 7:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Summer Reading Kickoff
2026-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us as we dig into reading with an unforgettable celebration!
Enjoy yard games, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and therapy animals from Shawnee Animal Clinic.
If you have any questions, please call 740-456-4412.

Teens - Bad Art Program
2026-05-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Teens are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, May 18th at 4:30 pm for our “bad art” craft activity. We will provide a variety of craft supplies and teens will have the opportunity to have fun intentionally creating “bad” and silly art! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Adult Coloring Book Club
2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning coloring! Supplies will be provided. Adult Services Main Floor.

Summer Creation Station
2026-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens are invited to drop in and explore a hands-on creation station stocked with a variety of materials. Let your imagination lead the way on what to create.

Trivia Night
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun night of treats, trivia and laughs. Come as a team or solo, but be sure to bring your A game for a chance to win a prize.

Rock Painting
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Kids can paint rocks to take home or add to the Wheelersburg Library’s Garden!

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
A fiction book club that encourages adults to read and try out new genres and authors by selecting a variety of popular titles.
Title: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Guest Speaker: Snakes
2026-05-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come and learn about snakes of Ohio. Plus a live snake will be making an appearance! 2:30pm in the Meeting Room.

Teen Origami
2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Teen Origami Folding at 4:00 PM – Whether you are a beginner or have plenty of experience, teens of all skill levels are invited to come on out and get creative with us in the art of paper origami! For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.
