Events

Did someone say rocket launcher? Come to the Bookmobile at one of the locations listed below and bring your friends to test your stomping strength with our rockin’ rocket launcher. Then you can hang out with your friends and decorate your own 4th of July rock with red, white and...

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 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room.

Children are invited to the Wheelersburg Library to make these cool spaced themed globes. Join our summer reading adventures! Call 740-574-6116 for more information.

Explore the past through excavation, uncover antiquated practice of art, and complete several puzzles to become an expert archeologist! Activities include: dig site excavation, ancient art, and sensory search.

Teens! Join us on Monday, July 1st at 6 pm for a movie night event. We will be showing the Super Mario Bros. movie with snacks and light refreshments included. For more information, call 740-456-4412.

Make a 4th of July door hanging ornament.

Watch as we make a giant carbon snake firework outside the library and then you’ll get the chance to create exploding sidewalk chalk while meeting and learning from the local firefighters!

Children ages 3 and under are invited to join us for stories and songs, fingerplays, forming friendships, and fun!

Bring in the little ones to enjoy story readings and fun activities! Tuesdays at 11:30am at Wheelersburg Library!

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!

Join us to craft your own beautiful forest terrarium to take with you. 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.

Join us for stories, songs, games, and crafts for children ages 3-6!

Blast off into a fun experience of collecting moon rocks, defeating aliens, launching rockets, helping robots, flying on a jetpack, and more to become the best astronaut in the galaxy!

Do you know what the stripes and stars represent on the flag? Do you know what the colors mean? Do you know why and how it is folded? Do you know that there is a dignified and proper way to dispose of a tattered flag? Do you know why the...

Uncle Sam wants you! to make your own Uncle Sam mask! Children can also play balloon tennis and perform a baking soda firework experiment!

We will have painter's choice class. 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. For more information, call the...

Join us for an evening of crafting! We’ll be creating 2 designs for your game pieces, as well as designing your own zippered canvas bag to keep it all together.

Did someone say rocket launcher? Come to the Bookmobile at one of the locations listed below and bring your friends to test your stomping strength with our rockin’ rocket launcher. Then you can hang out with your friends and decorate your own 4th of July rock with red, white and...

Explore the enchanting world of cryptozoology! Learn about mythical creatures, complete a monster-themed scavenger hunt, and create your own cryptid to take home!

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.

Children’s craft at 4:00pm. Patriotic Slime – Come to the South Webster library to celebrate the 4th of July by making some Patriotic Slime! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.

Light up the night like fireworks! Children are welcome to join us at the New Boston Library on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 4 p.m. for a glow party. Dress in white or bright neon clothes to get the full experience. Neon accessories will be provided. Have fun with neon games...

Level Up at Your Library! Join us in an adventure playing fun video themed games. Games include remote controlled Mario Kart, Guess that Pokémon, and I Spy sensory bins.

Family Story time with Sensory play. Join us as we read, play and craft. The program begins at 11:00am and lasts about an hour. For more information, call the South Webster Library at 740-778-2122

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...

Travel through time to some historic and scenic locations. Use your journal to learn about time travel, investigate places the TARDIS has travelled, and craft your very own time traveler binoculars to help complete your mission.

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 meets at 4pm in the Quiet Room at SCPL Portsmouth Branch. Book Selection: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.

Stop by your library to make your very own survival kit for your next camping trip. We will also learn how to make quick protein bites to help you stay prepared in the great outdoors!

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+.

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!

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!