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Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth- No events scheduled for April 13, 2025.
Week of Events
Romantasy Book Club
Romantasy Book Club
Adults are invited to join us at the Lucasville library on the first Monday of each month at 5pm for our Romantasy book club. Books read and discussed during these meetings will fit into the “Romantasy” category. These books are often defined as a romance novel where the romance storyline...
Sunset Stories
Sunset Stories
Join Ms. Danielle at the New Boston Library once a month to enjoy stories as the sun goes down! Children will learn through songs, stories, crafts, and play! For more information please call 740-456-4412.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Develop your child's love of reading by joining us at the Lucasville library for our Toddler Time on Tuesday, April 8th at 11 am. Activities will include stories, fingerplays, songs, creating friendships, and more! For more information, call 740-259-6119.
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!
Story Time!
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Ignite your child’s love for reading and learning by joining us at the Lucasville Library for Family Story Time! Children ages 6 and under will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Family Story Time takes place every Tuesday at 4 PM beginning the week of January 27th through the week...
Children’s canvas Name art
Children’s canvas Name art
Children’s craft at 6:00pm. Canvas Name Art –Come to the South Webster Library and express you creative side with Some Canvas name art! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
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...
National Library Week Bookmarks
National Library Week Bookmarks
In celebration of National Library week, we will be having a bookmark craft buffet at the Lucasville library. This craft activity is for kids of all ages and those attending will also get to search for book characters throughout the library! For more information, call 740-259-6119.
Hatching Chick Craft
Hatching Chick Craft
Venture into the New Boston Library to create your own hatching chick craft. Whether you're folding, cutting, or drawing, you'll enjoy every step of the process as you watch your tiny chick hatch. This event will be on Wednesday, April 9th at 4:30 PM. If you have any questions please...
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!
DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
Need a new nifty bookmark for your next read? We have just the thing for you! The event will be Thursday, April 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.
Children’s National Library Week
Children’s National Library Week
Children’s craft at 6:00pm. National Library Week –Come to the South Webster Library and create your very own Canvas Library Bag! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
“Librarian” for a Day Contest Winner Party!
“Librarian” for a Day Contest Winner Party!
Design a library book display and tell us what you would do if you were a librarian for a day during National Library week? One lucky kiddo will be awarded the honorary title of Librarian for an entire day at the Scioto County Public Library! Winner will receive a special...
Family Story time-Sensory Play
Family Story time-Sensory Play
Family Story time is for any child 6 and under. Join us as we read, play and craft. The program begins at 11am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 778-2122.
Tweens – Pokemon Trivia Night
Tweens – Pokemon Trivia Night
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Tweens are welcome to join us on Friday, April 11th at 4:00 pm to test your Pokémon knowledge! Light refreshments will be available, and we’ll find out who can catch ‘em all! For more information, call 740-259-6119.
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing
Kids can come fish for fun! Junior anglers can get hooked on a variety of gilled games!
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 4:30pm...
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Hop on over to the New Boston Library to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Afterwards, or as you wait, make a spring craft. All ages are welcome to join in the egg-citing fun! This event will be on Saturday, April 12th at 1:00 PM. For more information, please call...
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can hang out in the library for a couple of hours building with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys.