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5 events,
Bookworms storytime
Bookworms storytime
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Pizza Party
Pizza Party
Join us for a back to school pizza party to welcome everyone back to the library after summer! Eat, plays games and have fun with us in the Meeting Room from 2:30-4:00.
4 events,
Wiggleworms Storytime
Wiggleworms Storytime
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime...
Computer and VR Gaming
Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Teen Car Wars
Teen Car Wars
Car Wars Teen Program at 4pm—Maneuver your remote control car to escape your opponent—first player to burst their opponent’s balloon wins! Free snacks will be provided. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
3 events,
Roly Poly Storytime
Roly Poly Storytime
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
Anime Club
Anime Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, watch a series, win a volume of manga and more. You never know what the club has in store! This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and runs from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Seed Library: Seed Saving
Seed Library: Seed Saving
Join Kane Lewis from the OSU Extension Agency's Master Gardener program to discuss how to save your seeds for the next planting season! Don't forget to check out the Seed Library in Adult Services at our Portsmouth location.
5 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Children’s Program - Family Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
Free Day Friday
Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Fiction Book Group
Fiction Book Group
Fiction book group meets at 4pm in the Quiet Room at SCPL Portsmouth Branch. Book Selection: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
6 events,
Greeting Card Workshop
Greeting Card Workshop
Have you ever wanted to skip the store and make a special card for someone? Join us and learn how! You'll go home with three greeting cards you made yourself.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Go 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.
Origami Workshop
Origami Workshop
Join us for a 3 Week art series all about Origami. Kids aged 9-12 will have an opportunity to learn beginner techniques of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, while helping to create an art installation that will become part of the Library’s decor!. Attendees can come to any...
7 events,
Bookworms storytime
Bookworms storytime
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
5 events,
Computer, Switch and VR
Computer, Switch and VR
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Wiggleworms Storytime
Wiggleworms Storytime
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime...
Computer and VR Gaming
Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
6 events,
Craft Buffet!
Craft Buffet!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, Wheelersburg Library will be offering a craft buffet! Children can choose from a variety of crafts provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Roly Poly Storytime
Roly Poly Storytime
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
Page to Stage
Page to Stage
Join us from 2:30 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room to get a little act-ive. We’ll be playing fun theater games aimed to prepare you for the stage. This FREE program is for ages 13-18.
4 events,
Family Sensory Story time
Family Sensory Story time
Children’s Program - Family Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
Free Day Friday
Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
2 events,
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Go 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 – 5:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
3 events,
Anime Club
Anime Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, watch a series, win a volume of manga and more. You never know what the club has in store! This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and runs from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club
Bring a dish that matches this month’s theme or come as you are. Taste test some food and enjoy talking about food with other foodies! This FREE event is for ages 18+
Beekeeping 101 with Honey Harvest
Beekeeping 101 with Honey Harvest
Join us at New Boston Library on Monday, September 16th at 6pm for an introduction to beekeeping and honey harvesting! Attendees will harvest their own local honey to take home in a 4oz jar. This free program is recommended for adults and registration is preferred. For more information call 740-456-4412
6 events,
Bookworms storytime
Bookworms storytime
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Teen Craft: Water Color Painting
Teen Craft: Water Color Painting
Join us in the meeting room to create your own beautiful watercolor creation at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
2 events,
Wiggleworms Storytime
Wiggleworms Storytime
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime...
Computer and VR Gaming
Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
6 events,
Roly Poly Storytime
Roly Poly Storytime
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
STEM: Paper Rockets
STEM: Paper Rockets
Join us at 2:30 to create your own paper rocket and watch as you launch it!. Ages 13+.
Tween- Scarecrow Craft
Tween- Scarecrow Craft
Tween Craft at 4:00pm. Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft. If the scarecrow could talk, he’d say “it’s fall, y’all!” Come to the library and enjoy crafting your very own scarecrow craft. For questions call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
3 events,
Family Sensory Story time
Family Sensory Story time
Children’s Program - Family Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
Free Day Friday
Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
New Boston Family Storytime
New Boston Family Storytime
Develop your child's love of reading by joining us at the New Boston Library for our Family Story Times! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through crafts. This program is for children ages 6 & under and will take place every Friday at 4:30...
2 events,
A Novel Idea Book Club
A Novel Idea Book Club
Free 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: Reader's Choice.
Library Babies
Library Babies
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!
5 events,
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Go 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.
Origami Workshop
Origami Workshop
Join us for a 3 Week art series all about Origami. Kids aged 9-12 will have an opportunity to learn beginner techniques of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, while helping to create an art installation that will become part of the Library’s decor!. Attendees can come to any...
Back to School Movie Program
Back to School Movie Program
Teens will get the chance to enjoy a movie, eat snacks, laugh together, and relax during our "back to school" themed movie program.
7 events,
Bookworms storytime
Bookworms storytime
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Wheelersburg Story Times!
Wheelersburg Story Times!
Bring in the little ones for story readings, songs, crafts, games, activities and more!
2 events,
Wiggleworms storytime
Wiggleworms storytime
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime...
Computer and VR Gaming
Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
5 events,
Roly Poly Storytime
Roly Poly Storytime
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It
Join us from 2:30- 4:00 in the Meeting room to play fun, fast-paced games against your friends. Can you beat the clock? This FREE program is for ages 13-18.
Autumn Tree Q-Tip Painting
Autumn Tree Q-Tip Painting
Let's kick in this autumn season with some painting! The event will be Thursday, September 26th, 2024 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.
4 events,
Family Sensory Story times
Family Sensory Story times
Children’s Program - Family Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
Free Day Friday
Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and play in a sensory friendly environment. Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 3-8 of all abilities, especially those on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing difficulties, struggle in large groups, and/or have other needs.
1 event,
Crafty Artists Group
Crafty Artists Group
Join us for a craft at the SCPL Portsmouth branch’s meeting room. This free program requires registration. Call 740-354-5688 or stop by the Reference Desk to register. All material will be provided to complete the craft. Ages 18+
2 events,
Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest
Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest
You’re invited to join the Scioto County Public Library for our 3nd Annual Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest! All ages are eligible for participation! Submissions accepted September 30- October 18.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, watch a series, win a volume of manga and more. You never know what the club has in store! This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and runs from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.
7 events,
Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest
Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest
You’re invited to join the Scioto County Public Library for our 3nd Annual Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest! All ages are eligible for participation! Submissions accepted September 30- October 18.
Bookworms storytime
Bookworms storytime
Learn to become an independent reader with Miss Hailey as we venture into silly stories, fun songs, crafty activities all while we learn together and build skills necessary to start Kindergarten! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
4 events,
Wiggleworms Storytime
Wiggleworms Storytime
Miss Kasie’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers that are ready to learn to get their wiggles out before listening to fun books read aloud to them! Music, dancing and of course books! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Wednesday at 11:30am during active Storytime...
Computer, Switch and VR
Computer, Switch and VR
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Teen Wednesday Clue
Teen Wednesday Clue
Clue Wednesday Teen Program at 4pm— Uncover a dark and modern twist on the classic mystery game with CLUE: Wednesday. Navigate the eerie halls of Nevermore Academy and outsmart the dangerous Hyde before he strikes again! Free snacks will be provided. For more information, call the South Webster Library at...
3 events,
Roly Poly Storytime
Roly Poly Storytime
Join Miss Stefanie at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
Baby Disco
Baby Disco
For ages 0-3. We will be learning dances and songs with other families! activities that promote brain development and social development will be all around at the baby disco! There will be plenty of sensory rooms for light shows and dancing, too! Feel free to dress up for the festivities...
5 events,
Family Sensory Story Time
Family Sensory Story Time
Children’s Program - Family Story time with Sensory Play. Join us as we read, play, and craft together. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
Free Day Friday
Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
STEM Halloween Party
STEM Halloween Party
Children are invited to the Lucasville Library for a STEM Halloween Party where they can participate in a spider painting activity, a bubbling potion station, and spooky sensory play!
2 events,
Trick or Tricks: DIY Pranks
Trick or Tricks: DIY Pranks
Craft with Youth Services the most gross- out or silly pranks to give away tricks instead of treats to your friends and family this Halloween.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Go 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 5230 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.