Events

Philip Eil Author Visit

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

Author Philip Eil will be discussing his book, "Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer'." This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist’s years-long investigation into his father’s old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman. Volkman was the central figure in a massive...

Free

Roly Poly storytime

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

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: Candy Science

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

Join us for some "sweet" experiments today in the Meeting Room at 2:30!

Free

Tween Yarn Monster Craft

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

Tween Craft at 4:00pm. Yarn Monster Making. Not all monsters do monstrous things. Come to the library and enjoy crafting your very own yarn monster! For questions call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.

Paint Blob Buddies

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

Reading out loud can be a great way to gain confidence as a young reader. Join us as we make a spooky, and creative blob buddy to read to! Be sure to grab a book you think your new friend may like to take home!

Family Sensory Story Time

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

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

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

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.

Free

New Boston Family Storytime

New Boston Library 3850 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH, United States

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...

Free

Dungeons & Dragons

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

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. Ages 18+.

Free

A Novel Idea Book Club

Coffee at the Lofts 842 Gallia St., Portsmouth, OH, United States

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: Homefront by Kristin Hannah.

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