Pokémon SNAP!

We aren’t catching Pokémon in pokéballs. Nope! We have to be quicker to catch them with our camera’s and be quick witted to know what types of Pokémon we see out in their natural habitats! Video gaming, card trading, and all the fun for our little Pokémon trainers at the… Read More »

Dog Man Academy

Meet the real life “crime-biting” canine from the Portsmouth Police Department and enjoy all sorts of Dog Man themed crafts & fun such as obstacle courses, trivia & snacks based on the graphic novels by Dav Pilkey

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… Read More »

Happy Birthday, Hello Kitty!

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s Birthday with Youth Services! Cake, Crafts, and games aplenty at the cute cat’s birthday party hosted by the library! We will have very special furry friends from the Shawnee Animal Clinic to help us celebrate! Cats and dogs from SAC will be in our separate cuddle room… Read More »

Bluey Play Day!

Meet Bluey and Bingo while crafting the day away and playing some games as seen on the hit children’s cartoon!

Gone Fishin’ with Dad at the Library

Craft a candy filled tackle box as the perfect gift to dad, enjoy snacks, challenge dad to Fishing Games, and take a funny picture to remember this special day for years to come! All vistors get entered to win a prize! For Ages 12 & Under

Mini Car Show

Cruise over to the Portsmouth Public Library and decorate your own mini wooden car. Express your style using a variety of materials. When you done show it off at the mini car show. For ages 12 & under

Escape the Mega Pizzaplex!

Can you escape the Mega Pizzaplex Arcade before getting caught by security?! The Youth Services department has created an escape room for those who love gaming! Feel like you just stepped through the PC to join in your favorite game themed fun! Escape rooms not your thing? Then enjoy the… Read More »

MAKERSPACE SATURDAYS: Cardboard Castles

Bring your imagination to this month’s Maker Space Saturday where we will be focusing on the Engineering and Art components of STEAM learning. We will have everything you need to design, build, and decorate your own cardboard castle. This program is open to all ages, but the cardboard castles are… Read More »