Local Author Showcase 2024
Date: October 19th, 2024 Time: 11am – 2pm Location: Portsmouth Library, 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth Come meet local authors and talk to them about their work. Copies of their books will also be available to… Read More »
Scioto County Public Library Blog
Full-Time Local History Associate
The library is accepting applications for a full-time Local History Associate scheduled to work 40 hours per week and does include benefits. This position is responsible for providing assistance to patrons with genealogy and local… Read More »
World Book eBooks
The World Book eBooks platform includes a rich library of beautifully illustrated titles for all ages and interests. Are you an animal fan? Learn amazing animal factoids in the Animal Lives series! Think space is… Read More »
NO MORE DAILY OVERDUE FINES!
The Portsmouth Public Library System is delighted to announce that our Board of Trustees has approved a new policy — no more daily overdue fines! FINE-FREE FAQS What does it mean to be “fine-free”? Effective April 1,… Read More »
OverDrive is now Libby!
Brought to you by your local library, and built with 💕 by OverDrive. Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Read across devices All your loans, notes, bookmarks,… Read More »
Need wifi? Check out a mobile hotspot!
Now available for checkout, a mobile hotspot from Verizon or AT&T with unlimited data. You can use a mobile hotspot to surf the internet, get homework help, attend online classes, search for employment, or use… Read More »
LeapPads now available for check-out
It’s kid-tough and kid-friendly right out of the box. It also includes preloaded content featuring core skills in mathematics, reading and science as well as music, puzzles, logic and creativity to prepare kids for preschool… Read More »
How to place a hold online
Did you know that you can request books online from the Portsmouth Public Library? Here’s how…
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
ProQuest invites you to explore the new Black Freedom Struggle website, featuring expertly selected open primary source documents. Visitors will find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S.… Read More »
hoopla
Portsmouth Public Library System card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles. Click here to access hoopla Digital
