Events

Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt

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

Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt Program at 4pm— Take photos of items hidden throughout the library. First to finish wins a prize! Free snacks provided. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

Watercolor Painted Seashells

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

An easy and fun creative anyone can enjoy! The event will be Thursday, July 10th, 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.

Animal & Artist Workshop

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

Create with Furry Friends! Kids & SAC animals collaborate to make art with hands and paws! Kiddos play and cuddle with dogs and cats from SAC on the canvases totally mess free to create a collaborative masterpiece.

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.

Library Babies

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

Bring your baby to the library for active and sensory play, socialization (for parents and babies) as well as fun that helps your kiddo develop a lifelong love for learning!

Marble Suncatcher

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

Let the sunshine through these beautiful sea glass suncatchers. Join us on Tuesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages tween to adult. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for the program.

DIY Magazine Stickers

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

Any sticker lovers? Did you know you could make homemade stickers just by using magazine clippings, tape, and a little bit of water? Bring an item from home that you would like to stick the stickers you create on! It can be a notebook or a water bottle for example....

True Crime Club-Ed Gein case

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

True Crime Club, Edward Gein case Unfolded. We will be reading the “Deviant : the shocking true story of Ed Gein, the original psycho ” We will focus on this case, give theories, suspects and coverage. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Open to all Adults. For questions...

Tween-Firework craft

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

Firework Craft. Come to the library and enjoy crafting your very own paper firework for your wall! All supplies provided by the library. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

A “Minecraft” Movie

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

Watch with YS staff as four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. We will also be making pixelized mosaic...