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Dungeons & Dragons
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 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Slime Making
Join us in the Meeting Room to get SLIMED! We will be making slime using glue, fillings and saline solution.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Computer Games and VR
Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like Brawlhalla and Paladins on the STEAM game database or compete in a match of Apex. You can also play a game of Super Hot, Job Simulator, Beat Saber or Gorilla Tag on our oculus VR systems. This…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Minute to Win It
Join us from 2:30- 4:00 in the Meeting room to play fun, fast-paced games against your friends. Can you beat the clock? This FREE program is for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops 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 Meeting Room at PPL Main Branch. Book Selection: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Find out more »Take Your Child to the Library Day
Nothing can SUPERFY a chilly Saturday in winter like a visit to the Library! This year, on Take Your Child to the Library Day, we’ve decided to celebrate our love for the Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series. Paddle into the library today for an ocean of Narwhal and Jelly…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
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 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Dungeons& Dragons
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 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
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: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Glove Monsters
Join us from 2:30-4:00 in the meeting room to craft fun or scary glove monsters.
Find out more »Paw Patrol Fun! Police officers Day
Let’s learn about the police force, what they do and how to become an officer someday from the Portsmouth Police department! -Ask questions and meet with a police officer -Write thank you notes to the local police -Search for paw prints that lead to prizes -Complete an Obstacle course For…
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Computer Games and VR
Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like Brawlhalla and Paladins on the STEAM game database or compete in a match of Apex. You can also play a game of Super Hot, Job Simulator, Beat Saber or Gorilla Tag on our oculus VR systems. This…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
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 »Heart Painting
Get into the spirit of Valentine's Day and come down to the library to paint a heart with us! The event will be Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-12. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or…
Find out more »Water Art
This program will see children learning how to blend colors by using water with bleeding tissue paper. Children will get to draw a picture using the skills they learn during the program. This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more information call the library at 740-354- 5562.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops 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 »Makerspace Saturday
This month stop into the library to engineer a sweet marshmallow tower, then have it for a snack! This building project offers a great opportunity for kids to use critical thinking and creativity to solve a problem – in this case, going vertical using lightweight materials without tumbling down! As…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
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 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Bookworms : Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Wire and Bead Craft
Join us in the meeting room from 2:30-4:00 to make a beautiful wire and bead craft.
Find out more »Family Tree Art
A beautiful, frameable art work craft that displays your family tree in a different way. Event will be on February 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the Copley Room at the main library location. You will need names of your family that you wish to represent on your tree. For further…
Find out more »Kawaii Cupcake Decorating-
Its cupcake decorating time! Channel your kawaii energy as you glam up your cupcake with an assortment of sweet treats.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »STEAM
Join us from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room to try a variety of STEM activates including VR, robotics kits, snap circuits and more! This FREE program is for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops 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 »Dungeons & Dragons
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 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Mask Decorating
Join us in the meeting room at 2:30 to decorate your very own Mardi Gras mask.
Find out more »Cookbook Club
Bring a dish that matches this month’s theme or come as you are. Taste test some food and enjoy talking about food with other foodies! This FREE event is for ages 18+.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 4. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Computer Games and VR
Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like Brawlhalla and Paladins on the STEAM game database or compete in a match of Apex. You can also play a game of Super Hot, Job Simulator, Beat Saber or Gorilla Tag on our oculus VR systems. This…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »MANGA and Anime Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, 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.
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Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops 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 »The Breakfast Club
We are reviving the Saturday morning cartoon! Join us at the Library for a light breakfast while you kick back and watch funny cartoons with your pals! This program is for children 12 and under. For more information call the library at 740-354-5562.
Find out more »Crafty Artists Group
Join us for a craft at the PPL meeting room. This free program requires registration. Call 740-354-5688 or stop by the Reference Desk to register. All material will be provided to complete the craft. Ages 18+
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
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 – 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
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 : Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Pompom Launcher
Join us in the meeting room from 2:30-4:00 to build and use your very own pompom launcher.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 4. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies : Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 4. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Makerspace Saturday: Pendulum Painting
Explore the many ways that the force of gravity can be used to create amazing works of art! This month, makers can do pendulum painting here in the Library! We will have a few pendulums set up to use, but those feeling more ambitious can try to make their own…
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Family Tile Coasters
A fun way to display your family photos and protect the furniture. Please join us on March 14 at 4:30 pm, in the Copley Room at the main library location. Please bring copies of family photos. Each person will make a set of 4 tiles. Please call Local History at…
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 4. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Karaoke Night!
The stage is calling! Come belt out your best rendition of a favorite song or do a duet with your bestie! While you’re waiting for your turn at the mic, cheer on other singers, browse the catalog of songs, and make a musical instrument to accompany you. Light refreshments will…
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storyimes
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »The Breakfast Club
We are reviving the Saturday morning cartoon! Join us at the Library for a light breakfast while you kick back and watch funny cartoons with your pals! This program is for children 12 and under. For more information call the library at 740-354-5562.
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Bookworms: Preschool Storytime
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🐛📚🍎 Bookworms Storytime is for ages 4-6 and is the next level up from the Wiggle Worms Storytime.
Find out more »Radioactive Monsters
Join Youth Services for an evening of the arts! Come prepared to get messy as you paint with various tools to create a monster! When you’re all finished, head into the black-light room to see if your monster is radioactive! This program is for children ages 12 and under. For…
Find out more »Wiggleworms: Toddler Storytime
The Wiggle Worms Storytime is for children ages 2 to 3. You and your little ones will enjoy weekly stories, music and more. Formerly known as Toddler Time, the Wiggle Worms Storytime is for those under 3 years old. After your child is aged out of this group, they graduate…
Find out more »Roly Polies: Baby Storytime
This weekly storytime is perfect for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out on this wonderful Storytime at the Portsmouth Library. This storytime is for 0 to 24 month old kiddos!
Find out more »Hanging with my Peeps
Its spring and the peeps are on the loose. Design your own chicken coop or bunny hutch using graham crackers. For ages 12 & under
Find out more »Makerspace Saturday: Paper Circuits
This month, kids can learn the basics of electricity and how circuits function by working together with a parent or on their own to create a low-voltage electric circuit on paper using conductive copper tape, LEDs and a coin-cell battery. As always, Makerspace is for all kinds of creators, so…
Find out more »Geology, Flora, Fauna and Wildlife: Natural Beauty of Scioto County
A presentation of the historical view of Scioto County's natural beauty . As we get ready for Spring, let's appreciate our area's landscape in all it's wonder. The event will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on April 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Find out more »Free Library Book Fair: Money Smart Week
It is Money Smart week! Let your child’s imagination grow while learning math and money management skills. Youth Services has set up a mini Book fair for your child to enjoy. The best part is that the money is fake but the purchases are real. Your child will be taking…
Find out more »Happy Teachers Day: DIY Gifts
Educators are all around and do so much for you kiddos so give them something special as thanks this year for Teacher’s day (celebrated May 2nd)! Whether you do Schooling at home or in a classroom or you have a tutor you would want to thank, come create a handmade…
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