Events

Marble Races

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Kids 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.

Adult Painter’s Choice

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Adult Painting Class. We will be hosting Painter’s choice. There are several options of items available to choose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

MESS-TIVAL!

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Get 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...

Artsy Fartsy “5K”

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

We made a Race for kids that is silly & fun- no serious skill needed! Bubbles, sprinklers, dancing, jumping like frogs and all kinds of goofiness awaits our “racers” as they complete the funniest race of the summer! Be sure to wear white because by the end you will look...

Adult Painter’s Choice

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Adult Painting Class. We will be hosting Painter’s choice. There are several options of items available to choose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740- 778-2122.

Teen Set Night

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Teen SET Night at 4pm. Race to make the most SETs by matching colors, shapes, shadings or number of shapes on the cards! Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Family Story Time

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Family Story time with Sensory play. Join us as we read, play and craft. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.

Children’s Shrinky Dink key Chains

South Webster Library 496 Webster Street, South Webster, OH, United States

Children’s craft at 6:00pm. Shrinky Dink Keychains (Father’s Day Craft) – Join us at the South Webster Library to make Shrinky Dink Hand Print Keychain for that special Dad in your life. All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Baby Circus

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Activities that promote brain development and social development in little ones will be all around at the baby circus with plenty of sensory rooms & play spaces dressed up like a classic circus! Feel free to dress up for the festivities too! For ages 0-3

Origami Jellyfish

Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH, United States

Have 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.