Do you want a penguin to waddle around you?! Then this is the program for you! We will bring a live African Penguin along with animal artifacts and discuss everything penguin. We will talk...

Discover the reptilian world during this unique experience as we feature a lizard, a snake and a turtle or tortoise! We will ask our audience to join us in learning what it takes to...

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 29th. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 30th at regular time.

The library is partnering with the Newport Aquarium’s Wave Foundation to bring 3 exciting, interactive programs to Summer Reading 2017. Special Programs Scales & Tails: Discover the reptilian world during this unique experience as...

Introducing “Public Contributions” to the Local History website. If you have family/descendant photos from the Scioto County area that you do not wish to donate at this time, but you would like to share the image, now we have made that possible.

Join us in learning techniques in oil painting. There is a $5.00 supply fee, due at time of registration,  for all participants and pre-registration is required. A lack of interest will lead to the...

BookFlix® is a digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed...

Honor someone special in your life by making a meaningful donation to the Portsmouth Public Library in their name. A tribute or memorial gift is a simple, thoughtful way to show your respect for...