Youth Services
Snuggle-up Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGet 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...
Crawlers & Toddlers Playgroup
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesOpen play & activity space will be provided for new friendships to flourish, brain building fun, and socialization to happen (for parents too!)
Winter Book Club & Bear Cub Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesThis winter, on the 4th Saturday of each month, come to the beautiful Shawnee Lodge in West Portsmouth for a cozy afternoon of books and community. For adults, we will be hosting a monthly book club featuring books for all reading tastes. If you need a physical book, visit any...
Bookworms Preschool Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesLearn 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! Best for ages 4 to 6 but not limited to this age range
Wiggleworms Toddler Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesThis 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 sessions!...
Roly Poly Storytime for Babies
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. Best for ages 0 to 24 months but not limited to this age range
Community Poet-Tree
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us in Youth Services, where fun begins, As we celebrate National Poetry Month with grins! We'll explore different poem types, a delightful spree, And practice crafting verses, setting creativity free. Patrons of all ages can add their “leaves” to our “poet-tree,” Where poems blossom all month, for everyone to...
Bookworms Preschool Storytime
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesLearn 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! Best for ages 4 to 6 but not limited to this age range
Stuffie Adoption Party: Money Smart Week
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesUnderstand the fundamentals of money management by adopting a plush pet and nurturing it. You can welcome a new companion into your life, schedule veterinary visits, and shop for both essential items and a few delightful treats for your furry friend! Create a matching collar/bracelet and decorate a cozy space...
Welcome to Libraryville: National Library Week
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCelebrate National Library Week by creating your very own home, business, or park to add to our town! Be sure to design a car too, then you can go vroom-vroomin around Libraryville!
