Father’s Day Portraits
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Celebrate Dad with laughter and creativity at the Wheelersburg Library! Children are invited to create silly, one-of-a-kind portraits of their dad just in time for Father’s Day. Using paint and plenty of imagination, kids will design funny faces, goofy hairstyles, and colorful backgrounds that capture what makes their dad special. Children will leave with a unique masterpiece that’s sure to make Dad smile.

Father's Day Program
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids all ages are invited to the Lucasville Library for a fun Father’s Day event on Saturday, June 20th at 1PM. We will be watching Finding Nemo and creating our own personalized Father’s Day cards! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Father's Day Keychains
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Children are welcome to join us in creating a custom shrinky dink keychain for Dad or someone special!

Father's Day Craft-Shrinky Dink Hand Print Keychain
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Children’s craft at 2:00pm. Shrinky Dink Keychains (Father’s Day Craft) – Join us at the South Webster Library to make Shrinky Dink Hand Print Keychain for that special Dad in your life. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
2026-06-20 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+.

Live Volcano Terrariums
2026-06-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Create a mini dinosaur ruled world made complete with a volcano that really explodes! This allows you to be creative while learning about chemical reactions and the natural science of dinosaurs while you search the library for the Triassic creatures!
For ages 12 & under

Totally Wigged Out!
2026-06-22 16:30 - 17:30 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
Step back in time and craft your own Revolutionary-era wig—perfect for any young patriot ready to look colonial-cool!

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot
2026-06-22 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+.

Teens - America 250 Patriotic Keychains
2026-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Teens are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Monday, June 22nd at 6pm as we celebrate America 250 and make a Patriotic Keychain craft. There will be a variety of red, white, and blue beads available to create and personally design a unique keychain that will showcase your American spirit! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Toddler Time
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 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
2026-06-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-30 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: Dino Eye Necklace
2026-06-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come and create a unique dino eye necklace to go along with our summer reading theme. Ages 13+ in the meeting room.

Family Storytime
2026-06-23 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-Mineral Dig
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Mineral Dig – Join us at the South Webster Library and discover the treasures that the ground has to offer us by digging and sifting through sand. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Pollinators in Gardening
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Aaren Patton from the OSU Extension Agency to discuss all the how to’s
of starting your garden. Don’t forget to check out the Seed Library in
Adult Services at our Portsmouth location.

Wiggleworms Storytime
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Dino Detective
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Bookmobile
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dinosaur detective? Help us determine what makes a dinosaur a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore! Bring your thinking cap and lets have some fun!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
Wednesday: Rural King, Vine Street, Ollie’s Village Plaza
Friday: Union Mills, Country Living, Shawnee Nature Center, Earl Thomas Conley Park

Exploring Archaeology
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Kids of all ages are welcome to join us at the Lucasville Library on Wednesday, June 24th at 2pm for an Exploring Archaeology program! This program will focus on learning about the differences between archaeology and paleontology. Also, children will get to engage in a variety of craft stations themed around archaeology! For more information, call 740-259-6119.

Roly Poly Storytime
2026-06-25 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

Spill the Ink
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
You’re invited to write your own epic story in ink. This will be a fun, laid-back evening where you’ll dig deep and unearth your unique story. Grab a pen, and let’s write!

Anime Trivia
2026-06-25 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.

Snuggle-up Storytime
2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | 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
2026-06-26 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.

Sensory Storytime
2026-06-26 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, June 26th 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
2026-06-26 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.

Retro Play Museum: America 250 event
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Attention all gamers and playtime enthusiasts! In honor of America 250 join us for family game night throughout the years. Kids can wait their turn learning through years of video games, toys, puzzles, and brand new tech! For ages 12 & under

Crafty Artists Group: 4th of July Painting
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun Saturday of painting. We will be making a 4th of July mason jar. All supplies are provided for this free class. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign
2026-06-29 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.
