Shifting Shadows Chalk Art and Solar Oven Snacks
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, PortsmouthWeek of Events
“Librarian for a Day contest!”
“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!
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.
Bunny Jars
Bunny Jars
Children will create bunny jars at the Wheelersburg Library. Use your bunny jar to collect money, honey, or just something funny! We will use tissue paper, modge podge and felt to make an awesome Easter decoration. Call 740-574-6116.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to our annual Egg Hunt! Join us for some family fun as we search for colorful eggs hidden around the library. We will also have games, crafts, and egg-citing prizes. This event is free and for children ages 12 and under.
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+.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Children ages 3 and under are invited to join us for stories and songs, fingerplays, forming friendships, and fun!
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!
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!
Teen Crafting: UV Bead Jewelry
Teen Crafting: UV Bead Jewelry
It is time to get excited for the Solar Eclipse! Join us in the meeting room at 2:30 to make UV Beaded Jewelry.
Family Story Time
Solar Eclipse 101
Solar Eclipse 101
Join us for a brief presentation on the upcoming solar eclipse, try astronaut food and create an out of this world galaxy tie dye t-shirt! Registration required. Call 740-354-5688.
Style your Solar System
Style your Solar System
In anticipation of the April 8th eclipse, come and learn about the inner workings of outer space with us! Craft a cosmic model of the solar system while learning interstellar facts that are out of this world! Use chalk to make your own personal eclipse! Play some galactic games and...
Shifting Shadows Chalk Art and Solar Oven Snacks
Shifting Shadows Chalk Art and Solar Oven Snacks
Stop into the library and get ready for the biggest celestial phenomenon of the year - a Total Solar Eclipse! Kids can learn about the movements of the earth and moon that make a Solar Eclipse possible while making chalk art of shadows to show how the Sun moves across...
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.
Solar Eclipse Cupcakes and Chalk Art
Solar Eclipse Cupcakes and Chalk Art
Come decorate a cupcake with yellow icing and place an Oreo cookie on top to simulate an eclipse. We will also be using a circular template and chalk to create your very own eclipse art and have a solar search sensory bin. This program is for children ages 12 &...
Solar Eclipse Program
Solar Eclipse Program
Join us at the New Boston library on Wednesday, March 27th at 4:00 p.m. for our Solar Eclipse program! This program is suitable for all ages and will include games, snacks, and other surprises as we prepare for the upcoming Solar Eclipse in April! For more information, call 740-456-4412.
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.
STEM: Egg Drop
Paper Hand Bunnies
Paper Hand Bunnies
Tweens are invited to make paper hand bunnies using construction paper and their hands! If patrons have any questions, they are welcome to call the Wheelersburg Library at (740) 574-6116.
Solar Eclipse Painting
Solar Eclipse Painting
Join us for some Solar Eclipse fun! We will be painting wooden circles to show the alignment you need of the earth, moon, and sun to make your very own solar eclipse. The Program is for children ages 12 & under , but all are welcome to attend.
Teens – VR Oculus Program
Teens – VR Oculus Program
Teens! Join us at the New Boston library on Thursday, March 28th at 4:30 pm for an hour of digital fun to play games on our new oculus VR system. There will also be other fun activities to enjoy during this event. For more information, call 740-456-4412.
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.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club
Rise and shine with a trip to the Portsmouth Library on the last Saturday of the month. Enjoy a light breakfast while you sit back to watch popular cartoons and kids movies.
Total Eclipse of the Art
Total Eclipse of the Art
Join us for some intergalactic, interactive art! In celebration of the upcoming April 8th eclipse, create your own eclipse on canvas, and attach movable pieces to experience the eclipse again and again! For teens and adults on Saturday, March 30th at 2pm at Wheelersburg Branch Library.
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+