Decorate a CD
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
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.

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.

Free Day Friday
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.

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, 2026-06-09 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.

Family Storytime
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Ignite your child’s love for reading and learning by joining us at the Lucasville Library for Family Storytime! Children ages 6 and under will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Family Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 4pm. Please contact the Lucasville Branch at 740-259-6119 with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Reading Craft: Dinosaur Glove Monsters
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us to create a fun stuffed dinosaur glove monster. This free event is for ages 13+, teens and adults. Come join the fun!

Jurassic Rocks
2026-06-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Rocks, eggs, and dinos, oh my! Create your own cool jurassic dino egg and nest for it to hang out in!

Family Storytime
2026-06-05 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.

Dino Games
2026-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children of all ages are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Friday, June 5th at 4:30pm for Dino Games! Kids will get to enjoy fun competition with friendly games that are all dinosaur themed! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-06-06 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+.

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot
2026-06-08 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 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.

America 250 Patriotic Flags Craft
2026-06-08 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 as we celebrate America 250 and make Patriotic Twig Flags. This craft activity will be on Monday, June 8th at 6pm and we will be using red, white, and blue painted twigs to create a flag that resembles the American flag! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Happy Father’s Day
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Bookmobile
COME DECORATE A SPECIAL COOKIE FOR FATHER’S DAY! WE WILL PROVIDE THE COOKIES, ICING AND SPRINKLES. ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS LOVE AND IMAGINATION!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Tuesday: Second Street, Nile Community Building
Thursday: Senior Village, Adam’s Flying Pig, Fred’s Pizza, Pinkerman Community Church
Friday: Shady Pines
Saturday: Earl Thomas Conley Park, Lazy Village, Shawnee Marina

Teen Craft: Dinosaur Terrariums
2026-06-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a crafty afternoon prehistoric style. We will be making dinosaur terrariums in the Meeting Room. Ages 13+
