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4 events,
“Librarian for a Day contest!”
Write or draw what you would do if you were a librarian during National Library week? Winners will receive a special prize & become a honorary Librarian!
Paint-A-Snake!
Paint-A-Snake!
Kids can paint and decorate their own wooden snake toy to use for their April Fool’s Day pranks! April 1st @ Wheelersburg Library @ 2pm.
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.
All About the Solar Eclipse
All About the Solar Eclipse
We will have a demonstration using large and small balls and a flashlight to show what will happen during the solar eclipse. Then you can color, cut, and paste a sun, moon, and earth picture onto connector strips which will explain what an eclipse is, and will allow you to...
7 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Children ages 3 and under are invited to join us for stories and songs, fingerplays, forming friendships, and fun!
Wheelersburg Story Time!
Wheelersburg Story Time!
Bring in the little ones for stories, songs, crafts, and fun activities! 11:30am Tuesdays @ Wheelersburg Branch Library, Jan 30th-April 9th!
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! This Storytime occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during our active Storytime sessions!
5 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 graffiti Art
Teen graffiti Art
Teen. Let’s make some fun graffiti art on canvas! We will be using acrylic markers to make some fun and easy paintings. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. Any questions, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122.
4 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. This Storytime occurs every Thursday at 1pm during active Storytime sessions.
9 events,
Computer & VR Gaming
Computer & 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.
Yard Games
Yard Games
Join us in the front yard of the library to play a outdoor games such as Yardzee, cornhole and ladder ball from 2:30-4:00.
Family Story time
Family Story time
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.
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,
National Library Week
National Library Week
Kids are invited to National Library Week at the Lucasville Library! On April 8th, we will be using a variety of supplies to make unique book marks. Pop by anytime the week of April 7th-13th to play a library game!
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 5:30 – 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
10 events,
Adult Plant Swap
Adult Plant Swap
Adult plant Swap! Come bring plants that you want to swap with others who want to swap plants. We hope to have lots of plants to Swap. The class begins at 4 p.m. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Children ages 3 and under are invited to join us for stories and songs, fingerplays, forming friendships, and fun!
Wheelersburg Story Time!
Wheelersburg Story Time!
Bring in the little ones for stories, songs, crafts, and fun activities! 11:30am Tuesdays @ Wheelersburg Branch Library, Jan 30th-April 9th!
3 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.
Spring Sensory Bottles, Games, & Scavenger Hunt
Spring Sensory Bottles, Games, & Scavenger Hunt
Spring into the New Boston Library to make sensory bottles perfect for this season! Then enjoy some spring themed games. This program will take place on Wednesday, April 10th, at 4:30 p.m. and all children are welcome! For more information, please call 740-456-4412.
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. This Storytime occurs every Thursday 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.
Q-Tip Flower Painting
Q-Tip Flower Painting
Join us at the main library to paint for the upcoming Spring season! The event will be Thursday, April 11th, 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 Story time
Family Story time
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.
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 11:30...
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.
1 event,
Makerspace Saturday: Ferris Wheels
Makerspace Saturday: Ferris Wheels
Bring the whole family for some laid back fun at LEGO CLUB where you can play with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic building toys! Each Makerspace Saturday also features a different S.T.E.A.M. craft or activity. This month, kids can use concepts of geometry to build a spinning Ferris wheel out...
4 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.
Library Book Fair at the Bookmobile
Library Book Fair at the Bookmobile
Join the Bookmobile at our Lett Terrace community stop for our library book fair. This year for Money Smart Week, let you child's imagination grow while learning math and money management skills at the Library Book Fair. While the money is fake, the purchases are real! Your child will be...
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+.
4 events,
Teen Crafting: Button Art
Teen Crafting: Button Art
Show off your crafting skills and join us to make your own artistic creation on canvas using buttons.
Children’s Book Fair
Children’s Book Fair
Join us at the Wheelersburg Library for a children's book fair! Children will be given task to earn "funny" money to use for purchases at our store. It's a great way to learn money skills.
Adult Painting- Painter’s Choice
Adult Painting- Painter’s Choice
Adult painting Class. We will have painter choice. You will come in and chose what you want to paint. There is quite a collection of items you can chose. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be very limited available seating, please stop in to pre-register, $6 fee is...
2 events,
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.
Money Smart Week Book Fair
Money Smart Week Book Fair
Let your child’s imagination grow while learning math & money management skills at the Lucasville Library! The best part is that the money is fake but the purchases are real. Your child will be taking home fun prizes, school supplies, and books! Each child will receive some “library money” and...
3 events,
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.
Kids Money Smart Week
Kids Money Smart Week
12 and under craft. It’s Money Smart Week at the Library! Come to the South Webster library and get fake money to spend at our own BOOK FAIR! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
Richard Cowdrey Meet & Greet
Richard Cowdrey Meet & Greet
Engage in conversation with bestselling author and illustrator, Richard Cowdrey, as he shares his inspiration behind the Fiona the Hippo books. Copies of books will be available to purchase and have signed. This event is free and for all ages. Richard is from Cincinnati, Ohio and is a graduate from...
4 events,
Monthly Movie Matinee
Monthly Movie Matinee
Visit the Lucasville Library for a free film screening and light refreshments every 3rd Friday of the month.
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.
Tween-Earth Shaped Corner bookmarks
Tween-Earth Shaped Corner bookmarks
To celebrate Earth Day this year, tweens are invited to make Earth-shaped corner bookmarks. This craft will be held at 4pm at the South Webster Library. For any questions, call (740) 778-2122.
3 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: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Glow Party
Glow Party
Join us for an end of the school year BASH! Make friendship bracelets, create a glowing masterpiece, play a game of giant Jenga or try your hand at bowling! Light refreshments and lots of awesome jams to dance to will be provided.
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+.
5 events,
Makerspace Saturday: DIY Flashlights & LEGO Club
Makerspace Saturday: DIY Flashlights & LEGO Club
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO Club where they can build with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys! Each Makerspace Saturday also features a different S.T.E.A.M. craft or activity. This month, kids can learn about the science of electricity by making a flashlight using...
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.
Geode Magnets
Geode Magnets
We will be using watercolors to create designs that look like geodes, then make them into magnets for your fridge!
3 events,
Springtime Kite Craft
Springtime Kite Craft
Ready for Spring? Join us in making this Springtime décor with colorful kites. Event to be held in the Copley Room at the main location on April 23 at 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for this class.
Family Craft: Birdfeeders
Family Craft: Birdfeeders
Families are invited to the Wheelersburg Library to create birdfeeders. Let's celebrate spring together! These make a great addition to any yard or deck. Enjoy watching your fine feathered friends!
2 events,
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.
Snails and Puzzles
Snails and Puzzles
The children can join us on the Bookmobile for a snail craft and some puzzle fun with friends. The snail craft will be made with a paper plate and they will have several decorating options to make their snail the fanciest of them all. Always remember, crafting can be snail-much...
3 events,
Manga Club
Manga Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, 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.
Teens – Clothespin Butterfly & Dragonfly Craft
Teens – Clothespin Butterfly & Dragonfly Craft
The New Boston library will be having a Clothespin Butterfly & Dragonfly craft program for teens on Thursday, April 25th at 4:30 p.m. We will be using clothespins to assemble these fun springtime crafts that you can display wherever you like! For more information please call 740-456-4412.
Free Library Book Fair
Free Library Book Fair
Let your child’s imagination grow while learning math & money management skills. The best part is that the money is fake but the purchases are real. Your child will be taking home fun prizes, school supplies, and books! Each child will receive some "library money" and get chances to earn...
3 events,
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.
Sticker Jars
Sticker Jars
Tweens are invited to use a jar as their canvas to apply fun stickers to! All supplies will be provided. If patrons have any questions, they are welcome to contact the Wheelersburg Library at (740) 574-6116.
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
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+
1 event,
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.
2 events,
Teen Crafting: Charm Jewelry
Teen Crafting: Charm Jewelry
Join to create beautiful jewelry for yourself or to use as a gift.
Springtime Kite Craft
Springtime Kite Craft
(Rescheduled from April 23). Ready for Spring? Join us in making this Springtime décor with colorful kites. Event to be held in the Copley Room at the main location on April 30 at 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for this class.
2 events,
Computer & VR Gaming
Computer & 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.
Tweens – Fruit Ninja Oculus Gaming
Tweens – Fruit Ninja Oculus Gaming
Tweens join us at the New Boston Library on Wednesday, May 1st @ 4:30pm, as we play Fruit Ninja on the oculus, as well as make a fruit ninja-themed craft! For more information, call 740-456-4412.
3 events,
Children’s Book Week – Bookmarks
Join us at the New Boston Library during children’s book week! Create a bookmark in our children’s section and take it home with your books! Children’s Book Week lasts from May 2nd through May 8th. For more information, call 740-456-4412.
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.
Children’s Book Week: T-Rex Tea Party
Children’s Book Week: T-Rex Tea Party
Sip some "tea" and chomp some cookies, all with an etiquette lesson from your friendly neighborhood tyrannosaurus! Enjoy a craft with a dinosaur movie while you have a tea-riffic time. This program is for children ages 12 and under.
5 events,
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 House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.
Fish Frenzy
Fish Frenzy
Create your own fin-tastic foam fish and watch it swim on its own through the power of science! Learn about and play with water in interactive activities!
3 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+.
Junior Library Council
Junior Library Council
Children and tweens can join the Junior Library Council to learn about their library and help their library develop new programs and collections! Crafts and activities will be included!
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