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Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Hoop Gliders
Come construct a simple gliding machine and use it to compete in fun challenges. Experiment with yours and see whose comes out on top at 2:30 in the meeting room.
Find out more »STEM Time
Learning is fun during STEM Time! Learn how to build a robot, or play a video game with a hand-drawn controller, or build different cool electronics and contraptions during our STEM program beginning at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Chats from the Stacks: Inspirational Fiction
SUMMER READING EVENT: Visit our West Fireplace to chat about Inspirational Fiction with staff!
Find out more »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line.
Find out more »Adult Dungeons and Dragons
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join PPL as we act as Dungeon Master for 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons sessions. All levels of skill welcome. 6pm-7:30pm
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Star Mobile
Like to gaze up at the stars? Make and hang your own star mobile. Event will be held in the Copley Room at the main location on Tuesday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12
Find out more »River Valley Writers’ Group
Are you interested in learning about the writing process? Or, are you a writer looking for a community of your own? Look no further! Join the River Valley Writers to share your experiences and create relationships with other local authors. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm in the Meeting Room at the Main Branch. For more information please contact the Reference Desk at (740) 354-5688.
Find out more »Computer Games
SUMMER READING EVENT: Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like War Thunder and Paladins on the STEAM game database. Put your building skills to the test with Minecraft, or play short role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Zombie survival! Get your game on in the IT lab! This free program is for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »ArtWORKS: Erupting Butterfly Book Craft
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join us in creating a book erupting in beautiful butterflies for FREE in our Quiet Room. Advanced registration is required, must be present to register; limit of 12. Must be 18+. 5pm-6pm in our Quiet Room.
Find out more »Galaxy Slime
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join us @ 5:30 in the meeting room to make slime that’s as fun to look at as it is to play with. Create your slime any way you’d like with glitter, dye, beads, confetti, gold leaves and more! There are as many choices as stars in the sky! This free program is for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy. We have some cool devices for you to look at and explore too!
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join other adults on the first Friday of every month in the Quiet Room at our Main Branch to discuss selected fiction titles. This book group, hosted by a library staff member, reads a variety of fictional titles to keep things interesting! For more information or to request a copy of this month’s title, call 740-354-5688. June Discussion: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh: The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions, but for Victoria Jones it's been more useful in communicating grief, mistrust, and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care…
Find out more »Sidewalk Universe
SUMMER READING EVENT: Help us kick off Summer Reading from 11am-2pm in front of our Main Branch with FREE games, tie-dye, and refreshments. Ages 13+
Find out more »Computer Games
SUMMER READING EVENT: Teens! Join us for an hour of digital fun to play games like War Thunder and Paladins on the STEAM game database. Put your building skills to the test with Minecraft, or play short role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Zombie survival! Get your game on in the IT lab! This free program is for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »A Universe of Trivia
SUMMER READING EVENT: How well do you know your Universe? Find out in this FREE Jeopardy-style trivia game from 6pm-7pm in the Copley Meeting Room.
Find out more »Lynda
Gain new skills and advance your career! Learn about this new, free, training resource available through the library. With your library card and PIN you can access thousands of instructional videos on business, creative and technology topics.
Find out more »Perler Bead Planets
SUMMER READING EVENT: Create a cool, 8-bit-style piece of colorful plastic bead art that can be admired as is or turned into a decoration or pin. The sky’s the limit! This free program starts at 2:30 in the meeting room. Program for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »Chats from the Stacks: Cozy and Historical Mysteries
Visit our West Fireplace to chat about historical mysteries and cozy mysteries.
Find out more »3 D Printing
Curious about 3d printing? This class provides a printing demonstration, as well as basic information on the process from the beginning - types of printers and where to find free object designs; to the end - loading designs and printing objects. It's easier than you think!
Find out more »Inspirational Book Group
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join other adults who love to read and discuss the Inspirational Fiction genre. This group, hosted by a library staff member, meets today at 12:00 in the Quiet Room at our Main Branch. June Discussion: The Memory House by Rachel Hauk: Connected through a beautiful house in ways they will both come to understand, two women must find the courage to face the truth about themselves and their past in order to truly love and be loved in return.
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Space Terrariums
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join us to make a little piece of an alien world using moss, rocks, beads, figurines, sand and more! What will your world look like? This free program starts at 5:30 in the meeting room. Program for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »Apollo 11 Galaxy Board
Ready to blast off? Come join us on June 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm as we make a galaxy board with the Apollo 11 emblem! Program is free and for ages 8-12. Please register with the Local Hisory Department or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Library at the Lofts
SUMMER READING EVENT: Enjoy a book discussion, conversation and coffee at The Lofts Coffee Company where the PPL hosts this monthly, off-site book group. Check out a copy of the book by visiting the Main Branch located on Gallia Street. June Discussion: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly: On a September day in Manhattan in 1939, twenty-something Caroline Ferriday is consumed by her efforts to secure the perfect boutonniere for an important French diplomat and resisting the romantic advances of a married actor. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish Catholic teenager, is nervously anticipating the changes that are…
Find out more »Ohio in Space
Join us as we look at Ohio's contributions to space exploration! Program will be June 24, 2019 at 1 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Library. Event is free and open to all ages!
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Galaxy Bracelet
SUMMER READING EVENT: Wear the entire universe on your wrist! Come and make a far-out bracelet with beads representing the planets in the solar system. Join us for this free stellar craft at 2:30 in the meeting room. Program for teens ages 13-17.
Find out more »Afternoon of Oils: Galaxy Scene
SUMMER READING EVENT: Join us for an Afternoon of Oils in our meeting room to create an out of this world galaxy scene. Advanced registration is required. Must be present to register. 4pm-6pm; Meeting Room; Limit of 20; 18+
Find out more »Decoupage Apollo 11 News
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with the very newspaper article! You will decoupage the image to keep to remember this historical event. The program will be held in the Copley Room at the main location on Tuesday, July 9 at 4:30. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12
Find out more »Moon Rocks
Calling all astronauts! We're in need of some space explorers to help us create some moon rocks! Join us on July 10, 2019 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Library! Program is free and for ages 8-12. To register please visit the Local History Department at the Portsmouth Library, or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Sea Shell Necklace
Join us to create a sea shell necklace. Take the beach home with you with this fun craft. Event will be held in the Copley Room at the main location on Tuesday, August 6 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (740)354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12.
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