Anime Trivia
2026-06-25 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-07-03 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, 2026-07-03 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.

Toddler Time
2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 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
2026-06-30 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: Zen Garden
2026-06-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Come make a fun craft with us at 2:30. We will be making a peaceful zen garden. Ages 13+ in the meeting room.

Family Storytime
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 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!

OSU presents: If the Dinosaurs Came Back
2026-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
OSU Extension Presents: If the Dinosaurs Came Back Storytime & Craft for ages 12 & under at 5:30 PM. Listen to an engaging story time and create your own handmade dinosaur craft to take home!

Fireworks Craft
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-03 17:00 | Bookmobile
Join us to make an awesome fireworks painting! All you need to bring is a “spark” of imagination!
Let’s party like it’s 1776!
*While supplies last.
Please join us at the following locations:
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, Diane Street

4th of July Tie Dye
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | New Boston Library, 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662, United States
All children are welcome to bring an item or choose from our supplies to tie-dye in red, white, and blue for a fun, festive craft!

TEEN US Trivia-American 250 program
2026-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Teens are invited to join us for a look into the past and present of US history in a competitive game of trivia! Show off your knowledge of our now 250 year old country as we celebrate together! For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Teen Craft: Tie Dye Bags
2026-07-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon making small tie dyed bags to take home. Ages 13+ in the meeting room at 2:30pm.

Loom Bracelets
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Do you like friendship bracelets? Look no further! With this simple and easy craft, you can make as many bracelets your heart desires! All it takes is some cardboard and some string, you’ll be able to show off your new bracelet and maybe give some to friends. Tweens/Kids. Main library location. Please call to register, 740-354-5304.

4th of July America 250 Craft
2026-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Lucasville Library, 103 Lucasville-Minford Rd, Lucasville, OH, 45648, United States
Children of all ages are welcome to join us as we celebrate America 250 on Friday, July 3rd at 4pm for a fireworks toy craft activity. We will be using a variety of materials to make this fun craft just in time for the 4th of July! For more information, please call 740-259-6119.

Children's Craft- Patriotic Sensory Bottles-American 250 program
2026-07-03 16:30 - 17:30 | South Webster Library, 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, 45682, United States
Patriotic Sensory Bottle – Come to the South Webster library to celebrate the 4th of July by making a Patriotic Sensory Bottle! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Patriotic Painting
2026-07-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Wheelersburg Library, 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, 45694, United States
Canvases of different shapes and sizes await your Artistic Touch! Paint whatever patriotic scenes you can think of to help us celebrate America 250!

Romance Book Club
2026-07-06 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Sunset Stories
2026-07-06 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!

Who's that Dinosaur
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Put your dino knowledge to the test with this kid-friendly trivia and game night. Enjoy guessing the mystery dinosaur, showing off your knowledge of fun dino facts, and challenge your favorite grown-up to a game of dinosaur bowling. Need more reptile knowledge? Meet real pythons and bearded dragons to get an up-close experience with scaly sensations! This program is best for ages 12 and under.

Join us for a Pizza Craft
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Bookmobile
Using your creative skills, you’ll get to make your very own pizza that will never go bad. We’ll provide the construction paper, cardboard and string, you bring your 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: Stone and Arrowhead Jewelry
2026-07-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
Join us at 2:30 in the meeting room for a crafty afternoon! We will be creating jewelry with stone and arrowheads. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13+
