Come meet local authors from the Tri-State area, purchase their books and have them autographed. Saturday, November 10 from 11am – 1pm at the Portsmouth Public Library. Are you a local author interested in being featured? Apply online by October 4 or call 740-354-5688 ext. 10513 for more information.
Thank you for your interest in the A.R.T. (Appalachian Regional Talent) Gallery! Please vote for your favorite piece. At the end of the month, a People’s Choice winner will be selected based on the number of votes received. Be sure to check back with us every month to vote for your favorite artwork!
We are expanding our hours to better serve the citizens of Scioto County. Beginning September 10, the new branch schedules will be as follows. Lucasville Branch 103 Lucasville-Minford Road Lucasville, OH 45648 Phone: (740) 259-6119 Fax: (740) 259-3168 Directions: Google Map Monday 10a – 8p Tuesday 10a – 6p Wednesday 10a – 6p Thursday Closed Friday 10a – 6p Saturday 10a – 5p Sunday New Boston Branch 3850 Rhodes Avenue New Boston, OH 45662 Phone: (740) 456-4412 Fax: (740) 456-4047 Directions: Google Map Monday 10a – 8p Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10a – 6p Thursday 10a – 6p Friday 10a –… Read More »
Click the links for more information on each database. Chilton Library http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/chilton Kids InfoBits http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/kidsinfobits Oxford Research Encyclopedias http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/oxfordre Very Short Introductions http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/veryshort Small Business Reference Center http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/ebsco-smallbusiness Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/hobbies Home Improvement Reference Center http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/homeimprovement Transparent Languages http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/transparent Fold3 http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/fold3 HeritageQuest http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/heritagequest African American Heritage http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/africanamericanheritage
WHAT IS IT? An online learning solution to help you gain new skills and advance your career. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of instructional videos on business, creative, and technology topics. HOW DO I ACCESS IT? With your library card number and PIN, you can access Lynda.com content from any computer with an Internet connection. NEED A LIBRARY CARD? Click here for information on getting a Portsmouth Public Library card. Click Here to Access Lynda.com! The Portsmouth Public Library now offers free access to the Lynda.com online library of instructional video tutorials. Log in with your library card number and… Read More »
The Scioto County Community Action Organization (CAO) will provide free lunches to children during the summer as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program at the Lucasville and South Webster libraries from 12:00 – 12:30pm and the New Boston library from 12:30 – 1:00pm on regular days open. Any child under age 18 may come and eat a free lunch regardless of income level. Young adults between the ages of 19 and 21 years of age may also come and eat if they have a documented physical or developmental disability.
The Portsmouth Public Library presents the 1968 Wheelersburg Tornado Exhibit. Tornado Exhibit Date: May 25 – June 30, 2018 at the Portsmouth Public Library during regular business hours.
Your PPL is featuring a new service called Quick Pick to help you get new books more quickly! Beginning June 1st, here’s how it works: Quick Pick is a special collection of new adult fiction & non-fiction books including bestselling titles and older, high demand titles that compliments the existing collection. This service allows patrons to bypass the hold list so that everyone gets the book quicker–just pick it up and go! Quick Pick titles are available at the Main branch and cannot be transferred to another branch for check out. Quick Pick titles check out for one week only… Read More »
Welcome to the second edition of The Time Traveler: Portsmouth Past and Present! Our goal is to bring Scioto County, Ohio’s past to life through engaging articles, archives and images that residents can be proud to share today. Be on the lookout for our next issue in July! View the Newsletter
Join us in learning techniques in oil painting. There is a $10.00 supply fee, due at time of registration, for all participants and pre-registration is required. A lack of interest will lead to the cancellation of the program. Where: Main Library – First Floor Who: For adults ages 18+, limited to 6 people per session How: For more information or to register, please visit the Reference Desk or call (740) 354-5688 Classes: From 4:00p – 6:00p April 26th– Floral Fence June 28th– Van Gogh style beach scene August 30th– Peaceful Waters October 25th– Autumn Scene December 27th= Winter Wonderland
Are you a book lover who can’t seem to fit book group meetings into your busy schedule? Then our Choose Your Own Adventure Online Book Group is perfect for you! Read one of the featured books or select your own “wild card” book to discuss on the online discussion board. Available online 24/7 at: https://www.goodreads.com/…/174993-choose-your-own-adventure
