Local History
Clay Heart Trinket Dish
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesYou need the perfect Valentines Day gift for your loved one? Look no further! The event will be Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
PUZZLE ME THIS! Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Puzzle lovers, this is for you! Join us in a two-hour Local History Jigsaw Puzzle competition to see which team can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The library will provide puzzles and prizes! Register your team of 2-4 to participate. The race will consist of 6 teams. If you...
DIY Lanterns
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesUnveil the magic of creativity with these beautiful handcrafted lights! The event will be Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
National Noodle Month: Pasta Cat Necklace
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesAre you a cat person? Even if you are not, you will enjoy making this simple cat necklace from dry pasta noodles. To highlight National Noodle Month, join us March 25 at 4 p.m. in the meeting room at the main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. Ages 6-adult.
DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesNeed a new nifty bookmark for your next read? We have just the thing for you! The event will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Springtime Tin Can Décor
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesReady for Spring? Please join us in recycling a tin can into a beautiful decoration. When finished, it can be used as a planter, pencil holder, any small storage or just admire it as decor in your living area. The event will be held at the main library location on...
DIY Spring Succulent Planters
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesThe time to start your succulent collection is now! The event will be Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Book Hedgehog Craft
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesMake an adorable hedgehog by folding pages of an old book! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, May 13th at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room. Ages 8-adult are welcome! Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Origami Jellyfish
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesHave you ever wanted to try origami? Look no further to this EASY origami program! The event will be Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Garden Art
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesAdd some beauty to your garden with this garden windchime art made with beads and bells that make music in the wind. The event will be held in the Copley meeting room at the main library location on Tuesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for...
