Wiggleworms Storytime
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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!
Bets for ages 2 to 3 but not limited to this age range

Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
2026-02-25 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.

Teens Painting Party
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
It’s a painting party! You can unleash your inner artist, let your imagination run wild, and create a masterpiece you’ll want to keep forever!
This teen program will be on Wednesday, February 25th, at 4PM.

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us 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 but not limited to this age range

Gameshow Day
2026-02-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to spin the wheel, guess the price and compete for prizes in our game show day program. 2:30pm in the Meeting Room.

Snuggle-up Storytime
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get ready to drift off to dreamland with this cozy, cuddly storytime in Youth Services. Get your wiggles out before settling down for a bedtime story and a lazy lullaby or two with your favorite grownup. Be sure to wear your snuggliest jammies for extra coziness! This storytime session will have your child ready for a night of sweet dreams in no time.
Meets the final Thursday of every month from 6:30-7PM
This storytime is for ages 4 and under.

Family Storytime
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Family Story time is for any child 6 and under. Join us as we read, play and craft. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Free Day Friday
2026-02-27 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.

Sensory Storytime
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, February 27th 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.

Family Storytime
2026-02-27 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.
This program is designed for children ages 6 and under.

Crawlers & Toddlers Library Playgroup
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Open play & activity space will be provided for new friendships to flourish, brain building fun, and socialization to happen (for parents too!)
For ages 0 to 4

Crafty Artist Group
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in the Meeting Room to create a tiny beaded hanging plant. No water is needed for year round plant joy. Ages 18+.

Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
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.
For more information, call the Scioto County Public Library 740-354-5562
Meet each month in the lobby at Shawnee Lodge

Anime Trivia
2026-03-02 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
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Adults are welcome to join us on Monday, March 2nd 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.

Sunset Stories
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are invited to join us for an evening storytime once a month as the sun goes down! They will learn through songs, stories, and play.
For children ages 6 and under.

Toddler Time
2026-03-03 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 January 26th through April 11th. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information call 740-259-6119.

Wheelersburg Storytime!
2026-03-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Bring the kids for stories, crafts, and fun activities!

Bookworms Storytime
2026-03-03 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, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten!
Best for ages 4 to 6 but not limited to this age range

Teen Craft: String Art
2026-03-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Get crafty with us after school today! We are creating string art at 2:30 in the meeting room.

Family Storytime
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 State Route 728, 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.

Leprechaun Clothespin
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Turn an ordinary wooden clothespin into a lucky little leprechaun! You will decorate your clothespin to give it a green suit, a cheerful face, and a tiny hat worthy of St. Patrick’s Day! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, March 3 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages 8 to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.

Adult Painting Class-Painter's Choice
2026-03-03 17:30 - 20:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Adult Painting Class. We will be hosting Painter’s choice. There are several options of items available to choose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. 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.

Cat Castles
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Your cat already thinks they are the king or queen of the house. Why not give them the purrrrr-fect cozy place to nap the day away like royalty? Kids and their grown-ups can make and decorate cat castles and scratch pads out of cardboard to take home for their feline friends or to donate to the kitties waiting for furever homes at Sierra’s Haven.

Computer, Switch & VR Gaming
2026-03-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States

Lucky Backpack Charms
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Tweens, get crafty and shrink your way to style! You can make your own magical backpack charms that bring all the lucky vibes!

Teen Rock Painting
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Rock Painting. At 4 pm teens are invited to the South Webster Library to let their creativity loose and paint whatever they’d like on whatever rock they choose! All materials needed will be provided.

Bingo
2026-03-05 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!
