Scioto County Public Library

Baby Woodstock
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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

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.

Free Day Friday
2026-05-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 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
2026-05-22 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.

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.

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+.

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.

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.

Beachy Vibes
2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff America 250 Celebration
2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
All ages are welcome to join us at Lucasville Library on Wednesday, May 27th at 4:30 pm for our Summer Reading Kickoff program! We will also be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary recognizing achievements in sports and games. This event will include summer reading sign-ups for all ages, games, crafts, and light refreshments. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Game Show Day
2026-05-28 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.

Jar Painting
2026-05-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Bring your imagination to design and decorate a jar however you’d like!

Snuggle-up Storytime
2026-05-28 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 Game Day
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Join us this month for board games, video games, and family fun.

Crafty Artists Presents: Scrap Fabric Wreaths
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to create a beautiful fabric wreath for your home for the summer. Registration is required. 2:00 – 4:00pm in the Meeting Room.

Romance Book Club
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Romance Book Club is a recurring, adult-only program at the Lucasville Branch. The book club reads titles exclusive to the expansive Romance genre! Each month will focus on a different subgenre of romance (historical, paranormal, fantasy, contemporary, etc.) and book club members will vote on a title from a choice of three. The book club meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Help us celebrate America 250
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Bookmobile
Did you know that Play-Doh and Cheez-its were invented in Ohio? We’re celebrating inventions from Ohio’s history through crafting with pop can tabs and marbles. I Wonder what other inventions we’ll discover?
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Monday: Saint Charles Apt., Portsmouth Senior Lofts, Bannon Park, Mound Park
Tuesday: Kelli Apt, Edgewood Manor, Forest Heights, Hudson House
Wednesday: Sciotodale Freewill Baptist, Porter Township Park, Dogwood Ridge Apt., Crestview Community
Thursday: Hill View Retirement, STEM Academy, Shawnee Apt., Riverview Retirement
Friday: Minford Airport, Joshua Landing,Minford Post Office, Dianne Street

Fossil Frenzy
2026-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Unearth your creativity and craft your very own prehistoric fossils.

Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
2026-06-01 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.

Fossil Rock Painting
2026-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Young artists and future paleontologists are invited to join us for a fun Fossil Rock Painting activity! Kids will paint fossil-inspired designs like dinosaur bones, and shells onto rocks that they can take home or become part of our library’s rock garden.

Sunset Stories
2026-06-01 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!

Toddler Time
2026-06-02 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 June 2nd to July 21st. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. For more information, call 740-259-6119.
