Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesSubmissions accepted October 1st- October 15th. Enter our annual pumpkin painting contest to win a prize. All ages are welcome! You must provide your own materials. Pumpkins may not be carved and submissions must have a literary theme. Winners will be announced October 17th.
Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesMiss Kasie’s 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...
Computer, Switch and VR Gaming
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome 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.
Page to Stage: Horror Makeup
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us to turn yourself into a monster to get into the Halloween spirit. Ages 13-17 in the Meeting Room.
Teen Pumpkin Painting
Wheelersburg Library 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, United StatesPaint it cute, creepy, or cosmic—your pumpkin, your rules! Come chill, create, and show off your Halloween style on a pumpkin you get to take home.
Boo Buddies
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesMake sure to drop by for some *spooOOOoooky* seasonal fun! Create a flowing windsock showcasing your favorite Halloween creature.
Family Story time
South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United StatesFamily Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122
Free Day Friday
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesStop by the Library to make a craft, play card/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 Storytime
New Boston Library 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, United StatesDevelop 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.
A Novel Idea Book Group
Free reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at Adams Flying Pigs in Wheelersburg. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. Book Selection: Strange Folk by Alli Dyer.
