Craft with Youth Services for Saint Patrick’s Day this year and create your own mini Leprechaun peg dolls. Sometimes painting this old fashioned toys can be tricky but very rewarding (you might get rewarded in GOLD!) Craft is for Children Ages 12 & under March 17th at 6pm
We might do a little singing & dancing, a little bit of arts & crafts, but always do a whole lot of learning as we grow into readers and book lovers aka bookworms🐛📚🍎 Formerly known as Books N’ Play, the Budding Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Are you a fan of Studio Ghibli films? US TOO! Let’s create soot sprites or paint your own Totoro knick knack! This night will be filled with Ghibli inspired crafts while we enjoy some of our favorite films together. Program participants will be limited at the Main branch. Please pre-registration by calling 740-354-5562 All patrons who are 4 years and older are required to wear a mask during the program.
Children can enjoy this short video showing how to grow a rainbow at home. This program not only stretches a Child’s imagination and creativity but it illustrates some principles of mindfulness. Kids get an example for how fear and negativity impacts their well being and how to counter it. Follow along the rainbow road to learn how to calm your mind and pickup an activity that helps a child focus and evaluate their feelings. This program will premiere on the Library’s Facebook page, so check out Portsmouth Public Library on Facebook for more details.
It’s that special time of year where we celebrate giving to others and Monty Monster has made a giant mistake! He forget a gift for Mamaw Monster! Monty has to figure out a way to get a gift fast but with no money or craft supplies, Monty feels hopeless. Although our beloved fuzzball feels hopeless, there is hope because the library is always there to help the jolly green monster! Enjoy this entertaining short film from the comfort at home at anytime after its debut on December 21st!
Monty is a loveable monster that loves the library more than anything in this world, but he hasn’t been since things started changing for Covid-19 so join the fuzzball in learning how to use his beloved library once more! Monty must learn the proper ways to visit in person and he learns that he doesn’t need to physically be at the library to still enjoy it! Enjoy this video with your little bookworms safely from home at anytime!
Watch out! This Halloween might get devoured by man eating plants! YS has created a how to video for a simplified version of a classic Halloween decoration . With the help of an adult, children can learn how to create a horrendously hungry plant that will haunt their homes! The whole family is welcome to try making this decoration through our video from the comfort of home at anytime!
