Scioto County Public Library

Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
2026-01-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-28 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Penguin Hatchers
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are invited to join us for a winter event featuring a snow-themed sensory bin, penguin stories, and a penguin egg waddle race. This will be a frosty event with plenty of winter magic that you do not want to miss!

Bingo
2026-01-15 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 compete for fabulous prizes and tons of fun!

Tween Lego Club
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Bring your imagination to life and build to your heart’s content! You and your creation may be featured in our LEGO Hall of Fame! For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

Free Day Friday
2026-01-16 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-23 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.

A Novel Idea Book Group
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Free reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at Slow Drip Coffee. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. Book Selection: Little Women (chapters 1-23) by Louisa May Alcott.

Coloring Book Club
2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Enjoy a relaxing morning coloring with us. All supplies will be provided for this FREE event. Adult Services main floor. 1130am-100pm.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-01-17 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+.

Teen Craft: Northern Lights Pastel Art
2026-01-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room at 2:30 to create a beautiful scene with pastels.

Penguin Pencil Cup
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Transform a tin can into an adorable penguin pencil holder with this fun and easy craft! Whether you’re organizing supplies or adding a winter-themed touch to your space, this penguin will waddle its way into your heart! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, January 20 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Cookbook Club Presents: Cozy Eats and Treats
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun night and a cozy time. We will have warm soup and yummy treats while we craft and learn to junk journal. 5:30pm in the Meeting Room.

True Crime Club, Michael Morton
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
True Crime Club, Michael Morton case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Getting Life: An Innocent Man’s 25-Year Journey from Prison to Peace: A Memoir” 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.

Trivia
2026-01-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bring you knowledge and best guesses to play trivia with us. Prizes are up for grabs for those who know the answers.

Children's Craft: Birch Tree Painting
2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Join us at the Wheelersburg Library for a fun and creative children’s craft program! Kids will paint their own beautiful winter scene featuring snowy birch trees using simple techniques and lots of imagination. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and be ready to make some wintery art to take home!

Sensory Storytime
2026-01-23 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, January 23rd 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.

Crawlers & Toddlers Library Playgroup
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Let’s learn & play together! Open play & activity space will be provided for new friendships to flourish, brain building fun, and socialization to happen (for parents too!)
Every 4th Saturday, monthly from 10am-12pm

Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:30 | OH
This winter, on the 4th Saturday of each month, come to the beautiful Shawnee Lodge in West Portsmouth for a cozy afternoon of books and community.
For adults, we will be hosting a monthly book club featuring books for all reading tastes. If you need a physical book, visit any branch of the library to pick up a copy or look on Libby and hoopla with your library card for the ebook or audiobook.
For little bear cubs, we will have an engaging storytime series featuring a mix of books and sing-alongs with nature and wildlife as the focus. Following each storytime, kids can play and engage in some hands-on fun guided by ODNR Naturalist, Jenny Richards.
Winter book club starts at 2pm and the Storytime starts at 3pm
Meet each month in the lobby at Shawnee Lodge
4404B OH-125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
2026-01-26 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.

Teens - Cork Snowman Craft
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Teens are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, January 26th at 4pm for a snowman craft. We will be using corks and other materials to create a snowman that can be displayed wherever you like! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Group
2026-01-26 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 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

Toddler Time
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, 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 January 26th through April 11th. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information call 740-259-6119.

Bookworms Storytime
2026-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Learn to become an independent reader as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, and 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 but not limited to ages 4 to 6

Wheelersburg Storytime!
2026-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Bring the kids for stories, crafts, and fun activities!

Teen Craft: Snow Slime
2026-01-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to make a cold mess. We will be making snow slime today in the meeting room from 2:30-4:00.

Family Storytime
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children are invited to the Lucasville Library for Family Storytime! 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.

Wiggleworms
2026-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
This 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 but not limited to ages 2-3

Positive Affirmations Board
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at the New Boston Library for a fun and uplifting crafting session where you’ll have the opportunity to decorate your own vision board with positive affirmations. This will brighten your mood, and it’ll brighten your day!
