Summer Reading Craft: Dinosaur Glove Monsters
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Family Story time with Sensory play. 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.

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+.

Dragons VS Unicorns Party
2026-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Which magical creature do you like the most – dragons or unicorns? Here at the library, we love them both, so we’re having a party to celebrate these two very different but equally magical creatures with themed games, snacks, and crafts! Kids 12 and under are invited to attend.

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

Toddler Time
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.

Bookworms Storytime
2026-06-09 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!
Engaging, play-based activities
Fun, interactive books
Silly songs and dances
Social, emotional, and academic development
Kids learn while having fun!
Ages 4 to 6 can join us to play & learn at the library!

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+

Family Storytime
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!

America 250 Bingo
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fun and festive evening of America 250 Bingo! Join us for a patriotic twist on the classic game as we play multiple rounds of bingo for red, white, and blue–themed prizes. Adults 18+. Registration Required.

Adult Painting Series: Flip Flops in the Surf
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us in our monthly painting class to create a summery fun Flip Flops in the Sand. Registration is required. All supplies are provided for this free class.

Summer Reading Craft-Canvas Digger Art
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Canvas Digger Art – Join us at the South Webster Library and create your own animal digging master piece. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Wiggleworms Storytime
2026-06-10 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!
Fun and engaging storytime for toddlers aged 2-3 years.

Frame It Like It’s 1776
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children will create a colonial-inspired portrait! Give it a creative twist with feathers, buttons, sequins, and other fun materials.

Dino For A Day
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
On Wednesday, June 10th at 3pm the Lucasville Library will be having a Dino for a Day program for kids of all ages. Children will get to play outside after crafting their very own dinosaur costumes! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-06-11 13:00 - 13:30 | 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.
For ages 0 to 24 months

Bingo
2026-06-11 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!

Paper Plate Dinosaurs
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Step back in time and roam with the dinosaurs with this cute and easy craft! All you needs is a paper plate, some construction paper, and paint to bring your very own dinosaur to life. Tweens/Kids. Main library location. Please call to register, 740-354-5304.

Book Lovers Book Club
2026-06-11 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: The Intruder by Freida McFadden

Jurassic Art
2026-06-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Dig for an egg, hatch your dino, and then paint its mini portrait! It’ll be rawr-some!

Baby Beach Party
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
For ages 0 to 4
Bring your baby to the library for active and sensory play, socialization (for parents and babies) as well as fun that helps your kiddo develop a lifelong love for learning! Build your baby’s brain with a fun day of play!
Sprinklers, sensory kiddie pools, bubbles & foam dance party!
Shoes must be worn whether we play outside or inside at the baby beach party!

Trivia Night
2026-06-11 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.

Worm World Workshop
2026-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Bookworms and earthworms are the perfect pair at SCPL this summer! Build your own worm farm and learn all about those wonderful, wiggly weirdos. Best for ages 7-12.

Family Storytime
2026-06-12 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 Story Times! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through creative play.
