summer
Summer STEM Days: Arduino
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesStudents will learn how to build a lightbulb circuit and write code to make their lightbulb blink.
STORYLAND: A LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND INSPIRED EVENT
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome discover a land of sweets and treats in our life-sized Candyland experience. Stroll through some of your favorite story worlds as you try to make your way to the castle.
I Hate Mondays: Art, food, & Garfield
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesMondays are ruff so come to the library to enjoy Garfield’s favorite foods while we watch his new movie, create cat artwork! We will have real furry kitties from Shawnee Animal Clinic to snuggle and cuddle during the “intermission”
LEGO Club
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesBring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB. hang out and use your imagination for a couple of hours as you build with LEGOs, Duplo blocks, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys!
Print Making Workshop
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCREATE AMAZING, ONE-OF-A-KIND ART WITH US IN YOUTH SERVICES USING AN ASSORTMENT OF MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES AS OLD AS THE PRINTING PRESS, KIDS AGES 12 AND UNDER CAN PARTICIPATE AT THIS FUN WORKSHOP. EXPERIMENT WITH LAYERING STAMPS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND COLORS TO CREATE UNIQUE IMAGES OR DESIGN YOUR OWN...
Animal & Artist Workshop
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCreate with Furry Friends! Kids & SAC animals collaborate to make art with hands and paws! Kiddos play and cuddle with dogs and cats from SAC on the canvases totally mess free to create a collaborative masterpiece.
Library Babies
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesBring 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!
A “Minecraft” Movie
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesWatch with YS staff as four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. We will also be making pixelized mosaic...
Living Museum
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome join us for a super fun art celebration at the library, where friends and creativity come together! As you walk around, you’ll see our library staff act like famous paintings but with a fun twist. And guess what? You can join in too! use your sketchpad, paintbrush, or clay...
S.T.E.A.M Boat Rapids
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesStop by the library for an afternoon of creative play, science, and engineering! Kids will get to design and construct different types of boats, then send them down our makeshift river to see which kind of vessel can stay afloat through the rapids.
