Scioto County Public Library

Free Day
2026-05-11 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 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.

Suncatcher Craft
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Adults will assemble wires and crystals to create a mini-suncatcher! Perfect to place around your car’s rearview mirror.
Registration is required.
740-456-4412

Hello Summer Signs
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, May 11th at 6pm for a “Hello Summer” sign craft activity. During this program, we will making a popsicle “hello” sign that can be displayed during the summer season! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Book Tote Painting
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Unleash your creativity at our Book Tote Bag Painting Program for adults! You will design and paint your own canvas tote bag using book-inspired themes, quotes, or original artwork. Join us for a fun, creative evening! Adults 18+. Registration Required.

Adult Painting Series: Dragonflies at Night
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come in to create your first beautiful painting for summertime. Join us in the Meeting Room from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration is required.

Adult Murder Mystery Game
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Murder Mystery Game. BE A COLD CASE DETECTIVE – Unsolved Case Files puts you in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator’s case file. Murder at The Movie Theater – Play detective to crack this gripping murder mystery game, and bring the criminal to justice – A murder has been committed in a small port town on Fidalgo Island in America’s Pacific Northwest. Movie Theater owner – Chris Hodgson – was found dead in his office with multiple lacerations to the chest..There will be limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, for more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740- 778-2122.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

Free Day Friday
2026-05-15 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.
