Local History
DIY Magazine Stickers
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesAny sticker lovers? Did you know you could make homemade stickers just by using magazine clippings, tape, and a little bit of water? Bring an item from home that you would like to stick the stickers you create on! It can be a notebook or a water bottle for example....
Boho Coasters
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us for a super easy and cute macramé program! The event will be Thursday, August 7th, 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.
DIY Tin Wallet
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesDecorate a tin wallet to house your trinkets, treasures, or any small items! This craft will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. Ages 8-adult. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Mini Pumpkin Patch
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCelebrate the fall season with this fun and festive craft! You will create a charming mini pumpkin patch using pipe cleaners to make the pumpkins and popsicle sticks to make the fence to house them. Just a few simple supplies and some imagination will bring your miniature autumn scene to...
Preserving the Past Forever: Safeguarding Family Photos
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesIn recognition of “Save Your Photos” month, Local History will present a PowerPoint program on different methods to preserve your original photos, and the benefits of digitizing. We will offer free scanning and explain our digital program/website. Participants will discover the types of archival items needed and will receive a...
Yarn Ghost
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGet into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky yet adorable ghost made out of yarn.This program will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at 4 pm at the main library location in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
Caring for Your Treasures
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesIn observing National Preservation Month, we will present information on how to care and archive your family treasures. Participants will learn how to preserve different items and the materials/methods of preservation. The event will be held in the Copley Room at the main location on October 21 at 4 p.m..For...
Pinecone Owl
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesTurn an ordinary pinecone into a wise and whimsical owl! This program will be held at the main library location on Tuesday, November 18 at 4 pm in the Copley meeting room. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register.
Puzzle Me This!
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesIn observing "Nov 23-29 as Game & Puzzle Week", Local History presents “Puzzle Me This!” Puzzle Race. Patrons sign up and will be placed in groups of four to five and teams race against each other to complete the same puzzle to win a prize. First team to complete the...
Holiday Magnets
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesHave fun painting two holiday magnets. Each participant registered will create a 3-piece penguin and a Santa that can be assembled on a metal surface such as a refrigerator. The event will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on Tuesday, December 2 at 4 p.m....
