Youth Services
Lucky Leprechaun Traps
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesPrepare for St. Patrick’s Day by creating a trap for those pesky leprechauns. We’ll have a sham-rockin’ good time in Youth Services with a lucky story time and yummy “leprechaun bait” too!
Marching Marionette Puppets
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGet ready to celebrate World Puppetry Day by making a marionette puppet! Kids 12 and under can put their creativity on center stage at this craft program where can also learn about puppeteering and stagecraft.
“Librarian” for a Day Contest Winner Party!
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesDesign a library book display and tell us what you would do if you were a librarian for a day during National Library week? One lucky kiddo will be awarded the honorary title of Librarian for an entire day at the Scioto County Public Library! Winner will receive a special...
LEGO Club
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesBring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can hang out in the library for a couple of hours building with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys.
Blast into Summer!
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us in jubilant revelry as we mark the conclusion of the school year by crafting a magnificent, towering rocket to launch you into the sun-kissed embrace of summer! Unleash your creativity as you design and adorn your rocket in any way your heart desires! Delight in discovering fascinating cosmic...
Rhythm Makers
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCome and dance to the beat of your own spin drum, rain stick, or jingle wand at this music and movement themed program for kids ages 12 and under. Young musicians can craft their own instruments from an assortment of everyday materials and then we’ll all get our groove on...
Make and Take Spa Day for Mother’s Day
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesBring your child in to create the tools needed for a relaxing night for the special woman in their life. blend a face mask make a lip scrub cut cucumbers for eyes book pairings sleep mask making station card making station gift wrap station family movies For ages 12 &...
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!
Marble Races
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesKids 12 and under will get to choose their marble, give it a racer persona, then send it rolling down a series of tracks and terrains while race fans cheer for their favorite marbles to be the first across the finish line.
MESS-TIVAL!
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGet ready to unleash your creativity at our mess-tastic art day at the library! Dive into a world of fun with mud pies, foam pits, and wonderfully messy process art. This event is perfect for children and adults alike who love to express themselves through the joy of smudgy, hands-on...
