Events

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.

Yarn Mache

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

Stop by the library this evening for a craft program where we will be making trinket bowls and other fun things out of yarn and glue. It will be sticky and messy, but that’s half the fun! Best for ages 6 & up!

Card Making Extravaganza!

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

Stop by the Youth Services Department at our Portsmouth location to make a fun pop-up card for the important man in your life for Father’s Day. For ages 12 & under

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.

LEGO Club

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

Bring 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!

Garden Art

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

Add some beauty to your garden with this garden windchime art made with beads and bells that make music in the wind. The event will be held in the Copley meeting room at the main library location on Tuesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for...

Painting on Canvas

Wheelersburg Library 10745 Old Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH, United States

Create your own masterpiece on canvas during our Summer Painting Series this June, July & August for Adults ages 18 & up at the Wheelersburg Library. For more information or to pre-register call 740-574-6116.

Free

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.

STORYLAND: A LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND INSPIRED EVENT

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

Come discover a land of sweets and treats in our life-sized candyland experience. Stroll through some of your favorite story worlds as you try to make your way to Queen Suga’s castle.

I Hate Mondays: Art, food, & Garfield

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

Mondays are ruff so come to the library to enjoy Garfield’s favorite foods while we watch his new movie, create cat artwork! We will have real furry kitties from Shawnee Animal Clinic to snuggle and cuddle during the “intermission”