Scioto County Public Library

Free Day Friday
2025-09-05 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-12 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Fiction Book Group
2025-09-05 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: We Are All The Same In The Dark by Julia Heaberlin.

Magical Fairy House
2025-09-05 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 September 5th at 4pm to create magical fairy houses! They will use paper cups, markers, and felt to decorate a place for their little garden friends to rest. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Family Storytime
2025-09-05 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
2025-09-06 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.

LEGO Club
2025-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB. hang out and use your imagination for a couple of hours as you build with LEGOs, Duplo blocks, Lincoln
Logs, and magnetic construction toys!

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2025-09-06 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+.

Anime Trivia
2025-09-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Test your anime knowledge! Compete against friends to get the most question correct and win great anime themed prizes! Ages 13-17 from 2:30-4:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2025-09-08 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+.

Sunset Stories
2025-09-08 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!

Tea Towels
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, September 8th at 6pm for a tea towel craft. Those attending will be using stamps and fabric paints to create and customize their very own tea towel! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Trivia Night
2025-09-09 06:00 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring your A game and your friends!

Toddler Time
2025-09-09 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
2025-09-09 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!
2025-09-09 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: Shrinky Dinks
2025-09-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get creative. Draw your own unique design and watch as it magically shrinks to become solid to make into jewelry or a keychain. Join us at 2:30 in the meeting room.

Family Story Time
2025-09-09 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.

Pet Picture Frame
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Adults are invited to join us at the Wheelersburg Library for a
relaxing and fun program where you’ll transform plain picture
frames into charming pet-themed masterpieces. Whether you’re
honoring your beloved dog, cat, bird, or any other cherished animal
companion, this project is a heartfelt way to display their photo with
personality. Registration is required. Call 740-574-6116.

Adult Painting Series: Golden Oak Tree
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun night of painting in our Adult Painting Series. This month we will be creating a Golden Oak Tree. Registration is required. Ages 18+

Children's Apple Stamping Craft
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Apple Stamping – Are you ready to start fall out right! Then come join us at the South Webster Library as we make stamps out of apples! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Wiggleworms: Toddler storytime
2025-09-10 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
2025-09-10 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.

Foil Art
2025-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are inspired to create colorful masterpieces using foil, paint, and their imagination at the New Boston Library.
This program will be on September 10th at 4:30 PM.
For more information, please call 740-456-4412.

Roly Poly Storytime
2025-09-11 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

Teen Trivia
2025-09-11 14:30 - 16:00 | 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 | 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

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.
