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Family Fall Fest
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesCelebrate fall with a free day of fun for all ages at the Portsmouth Library! We will have inflatables, train rides, pumpkin decorating, gemstone mining , and more. This year's Family Fall Fest will be at the Portsmouth Library due to construction happening at the Lucasville Library. For more information,...
The Ohio Night Stalkers
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesThe Ohio Night Stalkers will be sharing their Bigfoot research, sound clips, photographic evidence, footprint casts, and more. The program will be followed by a Q & A session. This program is free and for all ages.
Adult True Crime Club
South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United StatesTrue Crime Club, Avery, The case Against Steven Avery. The Teresa Halbach case Unfolded. Each month we will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed. Interviews and videos will also be used to analyze the details of the different cases. Light refreshments will...
Philip Eil Author Visit
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesAuthor Philip Eil will be discussing his book, "Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer'." This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist’s years-long investigation into his father’s old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman. Volkman was the central figure in a massive...
Dungeons & Dragons
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesGo on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
A Novel Idea Book Club
Coffee at the Lofts 842 Gallia St., Portsmouth, OH, United StatesFree reading event. A Novel Idea Book Group meets monthly at The Loft Coffee Company and Roastery. For more information call 740-354-5688 or visit yourppl.org. This month’s selection: Homefront by Kristin Hannah.
Wooden Bead Garland
Lucasville Library 103 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH, United StatesHave you seen those pretty wood bead garlands you can drape over just about anything? We'll be making a spooky version for Halloween!
Cookbook Club
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesJoin us for an exciting chili cook-off this month at Cookbook Club at 5:30 in the meeting room.
Gnome Sign for Adults
New Boston Library 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, United StatesJoin us at the New Boston Library to create a seasonal decorative wooden sign. This FREE program is recommended for adults and registration is not required. For more information call 740-456-4412.
Claypot Pumpkin Candy Dish
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United StatesIt's that time of the year again! Everything pumpkin and candy everywhere! We invite you to make a pumpkin candy dish from a clay pot. The event will be Tuesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. in the Copley Room at the Portsmouth location. Registration is required. Call 740-354-5304. Ages 12...