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Free Day
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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
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 – 4:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve
Bring in the new year at the library’s annual Noon Year’s Eve party for kids! At this family-friendly event, kids will get to make shiny crowns and confetti poppers, then dance in the new year with a balloon drop at noon. Light refreshments will be served. All kids 12 and…
Find out more »Computer and Switch 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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Fiction book group meets at 4pm in the Quiet Room at SCPL Portsmouth Branch. Book Selection: The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
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 – 4:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Mug Decorating
Show off your artistic side by decorating a coffee mug to take home today in the meeting room at 2:30.
Find out more »Computer and Switch 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.
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Trivia Night
Gather your family, friends, and fellow trivia enthusiasts for an evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and endless entertainment. Ages 13+. Join us at 6pm in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Campfire Story Time
Join us we create cherished memories with family and friends! We will be making lanterns, friendship bracelets, and playing games. We will also be telling lots of Spooooooky stories around the campfire- ALL INDOORS! This program is intended for children ages 12 and under.
Find out more »Anime Trivia
Test your anime knowledge! Compete against friends to get the most question correct and win great anime themed prizes! 2;30-4:00pm in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner and One Shot Group
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+
Find out more »Toast in the New Year
Join us for our annual welcome back from winter break party! Play games, hang out and most importantly EAT! We will have toast, bagels, spreads and jellies to enjoy!
Find out more »Salt Shaker Snowman
Shake up the Winter blues with a Salt Shaker Snowman craft! Join us January 14 at the main library location. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please call Local History Department at (740) 354-5304. Age 12 to adult.
Find out more »Adult Painting Series
Join us in the Meeting Room to create a masterpiece of your very own. Follow along with our instructor and make an cute winter landscape with a fox. Registration Required. Ages 18+
Find out more »Bookopoly Challenge: January 15-March 15
Read books, collect matching stickers for your game card and turn it in to win one of our many prizes!
Find out more »Computer and Switch 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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Winter Rock Painting
The perfect activity for this winter season! The event will be Thursday, January 16th, 2025 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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Dolly Parton Party
Get ready for Western wear and fabulous hair at SCPL for Dolly Parton’s birthday! Play some instruments, create a beautiful birthday note, and enjoy some stick-horse racing in her honor. Let’s not only celebrate Dolly, but her work for libraries and young readers all over the country! This program is…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Group
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 – 4:30pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Snow Slime
Create fluffy snow slime to fidget the afternoon away at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Cookbook Club
Join us as we sample different foods and snacks from around the world, without having to book a plane ticket! Patrons are encouraged to bring food for others to try! Ages 13+
Find out more »Computer and Switch 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.
Find out more »Teen Trivia
Compete against your friends for bragging rights and treats playing trivia! 2:30-4:00pm in the meeting room.
Find out more »Dreamcatcher Nightlights
Keep bad dreams away and shine a little light with a dreamcatcher that glows. Join Youth Services for an evening of crafting perfect for kids ages 6-12.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »LEGO Club
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can build, create and play with LEGOs, Duplo Blocks, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys!
Find out more »Crafty Artists Group
Get crafty on a Saturday afternoon and get ready for the holidays. Join us at 2:pm in the Meeting Room to make an adorable mini trinket cake box.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner and One Shot Group
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+
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Teen Craft: Winter Candle Making
Make your own scented candle to take home and enjoy from a variety of scents. Ages 13-18.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Computer and Switch 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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Board Game Day
Join us to play a variety of board and card games! Choose from our ever growing collection of fun family board and card games. 2:30-400pm in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Take Your Child to the Library Day
You and your little ones are cordially invited to the library for the enchanting event of “Take Your Child to the Library Day.” Delight in a selection of books ready for exploration, and then craft a whimsical friend inspired by your favorite tale to take home and share your stories…
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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!
Find out more »LEGO Club
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can hang out in the library for a couple of hours building with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Music for My Valentine
Join us for a valentine craft set to music that says it all! The event will be held in the meeting room at the main library location on February 11 at 4 p.m. Ages 12- adult. Supplies are limited- please register. Call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Pop-Up Valentine’s Cards
If you have always wanted to know how pop-up cards (and pop-up books) are made, come learn with Youth Services staff at the library! We will teach some basic techniques, then you can spend the evening making cards for your valentine. This program is intended for ages 12 and under.
Find out more »Clay Heart Trinket Dish
You need the perfect Valentines Day gift for your loved one? Look no further! The event will be Thursday, February 13th, 2025 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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Indoor Snow Day Play
Come chill at SCPL while staying toasty and warm for our indoor snow adventure- no need to wear layers! Enjoy very cool snow games, snowy sensory bins, and a cozy story time.
Find out more »“Librarian” for a day: Drawing & Writing contest
Design a library book display and tell us what you would do if you were a librarian for a day during National Library week? One lucky kiddo will be awarded the honorary title of Librarian for an entire day at the Scioto County Public Library! Winner will receive a special…
Find out more »DIY Lanterns
Unveil the magic of creativity with these beautiful handcrafted lights! The event will be Thursday, March13th, 2025 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.
Find out more »Movie Matinee
Join us for a warming winter celebration! We will be screening a captivating film while enjoying a variety of vibrant pool float seating in our indoor “pool.” Expect a neon-themed experience filled with glow lights, a popcorn bar, and plenty of camaraderie. This is an event you won’t want to…
Find out more »Lego Club: Build, Create, Play, Learn
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can hang out in the library for a couple of hours building with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys.
Find out more »Lucky Leprechaun Traps
Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by creating a trap for those pesky leprechauns. We’ll have a sham-rockin’ good time in Youth Services with a lucky story time and yummy “leprechaun bait” too!
Find out more »Marching Marionette Puppets
Get ready to celebrate World Puppetry Day by making a marionette puppet! Kids 12 and under can put their creativity on center stage at this craft program where can also learn about puppeteering and stagecraft.
Find out more »National Noodle Month: Pasta Cat Necklace
Are you a cat person? Even if you are not, you will enjoy making this simple cat necklace from dry pasta noodles. To highlight National Noodle Month, join us March 25 at 4 p.m. in the meeting room at the main library location. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. Ages 6-adult.
Find out more »DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
Need a new nifty bookmark for your next read? We have just the thing for you! The event will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025 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.
Find out more »“Librarian” for a Day Contest Winner Party!
Design a library book display and tell us what you would do if you were a librarian for a day during National Library week? One lucky kiddo will be awarded the honorary title of Librarian for an entire day at the Scioto County Public Library! Winner will receive a special…
Find out more »LEGO Club
Bring the kids for some laid back creative play at LEGO CLUB where they can hang out in the library for a couple of hours building with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and magnetic construction toys.
Find out more »Springtime Tin Can Décor
Ready for Spring? Please join us in recycling a tin can into a beautiful decoration. When finished, it can be used as a planter, pencil holder, any small storage or just admire it as decor in your living area. The event will be held at the main library location on…
Find out more »Blast into Summer!
Join us in jubilant revelry as we mark the conclusion of the school year by crafting a magnificent, towering rocket to launch you into the sun-kissed embrace of summer! Unleash your creativity as you design and adorn your rocket in any way your heart desires! Delight in discovering fascinating cosmic…
Find out more »Rhythm Makers
Come and dance to the beat of your own spin drum, rain stick, or jingle wand at this music and movement themed program for kids ages 12 and under. Young musicians can craft their own instruments from an assortment of everyday materials and then we’ll all get our groove on…
Find out more »Sweet Dreams Pillows
Design and sew a pop tart pillow or a slice of pizza to lay your head on at night so you have sweet dreams.
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