Adult Painting Series: Pumpkin Harvest Moon
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, PortsmouthThe Other Mother’s Doll Shoppe: DIY “Coraline”inspired dolls
Portsmouth Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth- No events scheduled for October 13, 2024.
Week of Events
Anime Club
Anime Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, watch a series, 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.
Mini Tombstone Painting
Mini Tombstone Painting
Teens are invited to paint miniature tombstone statues in time for the Halloween season! All supplies will be provided. If patrons have any questions, they are welcome to contact the Wheelersburg Library at (740) 574-6116.
Harvesting Knowledge Through STEM
Harvesting Knowledge Through STEM
Tweens and Teens, mark your calendars! the OSU Extension Office will be at the New Boston Library with an interactive game and a healthy snack in October. Participants will play a board game that walks them through the food supply chain. They will have the opportunity to make decisions that...
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 Quiet Room. Ages 18+.
Toddler Time
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! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
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! You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Tuesday at 11:30am during active Storytime sessions!
Wheelersburg Story Times!
Wheelersburg Story Times!
Bring in the little ones for story readings, songs, crafts, games, activities and more!
Teen Craft: Pumpkin Painting
Teen Craft: Pumpkin Painting
Come paint book themed pumpkins with us in the Meeting Room at 2:30. You can enter your creation in our Literary Pumpkin Painting Contest for a chance to win prizes.
Family Storytime
Adult Painting Series: Pumpkin Harvest Moon
Adult Painting Series: Pumpkin Harvest Moon
Join us at 5:30 to create your own masterpiece with fellow artists! The theme this month is a fall sky scene. Registration required.
Fall Crafts
Fall Crafts
Leaves are changing and that means Fall will soon be here. Adults ages 18 & up are invited to create a Fall Craft with various crafting materials for a one-of-a-kind Fall decoration for their home. There is no cost for the program, however, we do ask that you call to...
Children’s Halloween Party
Children’s Halloween Party
Children’s Program at 6:00pm. Halloween Party! – It’s time for all things SPOOKY! Join us at the South Webster Library as we celebrate Halloween with pumpkin painting, games, snacks, and of course CANDY! All supplies provided. For more information, call the South Webster Branch Library at 740-778-2122.
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, VR and Switch
Computer, VR and Switch
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.
Halloween STEM Activities
Halloween STEM Activities
Enjoy Halloween themed STEM activities at the New Boston Library! While you're here create your own scary monster. All children are welcome and this program is FREE! For more information, please 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. You and your little ones will enjoy this Storytime that occurs every Thursdays at 1pm during active Storytime sessions!
Page to Stage: Horror Make-up
Page to Stage: Horror Make-up
Join us for our annual horror make-up day. Turn into a vampire, zombie, or an idea of your creation.
DIY Halloween Clay Pots
DIY Halloween Clay Pots
These DIY clay pots are the perfect decoration to keep candy in for this Halloween season! The event will be Thursday, October 10th, 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.
Halloween Trivia Night
Halloween Trivia Night
Gather around, you ghouls and ghosts! It's time for a spine-tingling, brain-teasing Halloween Trivia Night that will chill your bones and tickle your brain.
The Other Mother’s Doll Shoppe: DIY “Coraline”inspired dolls
The Other Mother’s Doll Shoppe: DIY “Coraline”inspired dolls
Create mini versions of you just like in the book and film, “Coraline”. A buffet of treats and tricks are bound to convince you to stay with the Other Mother. No button eyes required! This program is best for ages 8-12
Family Sensory Story Time
Family Sensory Story Time
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
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.
LEGO Fun
New Boston Family Storytime
New Boston Family Storytime
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...
Family Fall Fest
Family Fall Fest
Celebrate fall with a free day of fun for all ages at the Portsmouth Library! We will have inflatables, train rides, pumpkin decorating, gemstone mining , and more. This year's Family Fall Fest will be at the Portsmouth Library due to construction happening at the Lucasville Library. For more information,...
The Ohio Night Stalkers
The Ohio Night Stalkers
The Ohio Night Stalkers will be sharing their Bigfoot research, sound clips, photographic evidence, footprint casts, and more. The program will be followed by a Q & A session. This program is free and for all ages.