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Portsmouth Public Library

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1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
(740) 354-5688

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June 2023

Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 5 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Dragon Eye Necklaces

June 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Join us in the Meeting Room at 2:30pm to make your own dragon eye necklace.

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Paint Your Own Canvas

June 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Join us at the main library and let your creativity shine by painting your own canvas! The event will be Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 10 to adult. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call…

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 12 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Dungeons & Dragons

June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

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+.

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Summer Movie Night

June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Doors open at 5:00pm and the movie starts at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be served during the movie.

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Wand Making

June 15 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Join us at 2:30pm to create your own magical wand.

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Dungeons & Dragons

June 17 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

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+.

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Dungeons & Dragons

June 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

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+.

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Potion Bottle Jewelry

June 20 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Join us in the Meeting Room for a fun craft. Make a potion bottle necklace.

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Cookbook Club with Kayla and Richie

June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

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+.

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Crafty Artists Group

June 24 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Join us for a craft at the SCPL Portsmouth branch’s 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+

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 26 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Plant Swap

June 27 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Have a plant you want to share? Divided your plants and bulbs and have nowhere to plant them? Bring them in and trade them with another plant lover. Share gardening tips. The event will be held on June 27 at 4:30pm in the Copley Room at the main library location.…

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Computer Gaming, Switch and VR

June 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch 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.

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Dragon Terrariums

June 29 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Join us to make a summer reading themed dragon terrarium at 2:30.

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Leather Crafting Workshop

June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come join us and learn how to make a personalized leather bookmark. Ages 18+. Registration is required.

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July 2023

Ladybug Magnets

July 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Design your own cute ladybug magnet at the Portsmouth Library! This event will be Thrusday July 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for tweens ages 8-12, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department…

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Faux Stained Glass Suncatcher

July 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Join us at the main library to make your very own faux stained glass suncatcher! The event will be Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 10 to adult. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.

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How to Start Your Family Tree

July 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Learn the basics on how to begin your genealogy. Discover the different resources available to you and what the library has to offer. The event will be held in the Local History Department of the main library location.. Join us on July 25 at 4:30 pm. Supplies provided. Ages 10-adult

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August 2023

Rock Painting

August 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Join us at the main library to make paint rocks! The event will be Thursday, August 10th, 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 call 740-354-5304.

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Pompom Cacti

August 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Design your own cacti own of pom-poms! This event will be Thrusday August 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for tweens ages 8-12, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department at 740-354-5304 to…

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A Walk Through History

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Join us as we take a walk along the floodwall murals and visit some interesting items of our history. We hope that you will discover something different and new. The event will be held on August 29 at 10 am. Meet us there at 10 am. Handouts will be provided.

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September 2023

Macrame with Megan- Keychains

September 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Free

Come make your own Macrame Mermaid Tail Keychain with Megan. You will be able to choose from different colors of Macrame cord. This event will be Thrusday September 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but other ages…

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October 2023

Macrame with Megan- Mini Plant Holders

October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Come down to the Main Library to make your own mini plant hanger with Megan. You can choose from different colors of macrame cord. This event will be Thrusday October 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but…

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November 2023

Macrame with Megan- Lanyards

November 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Come to the Main Portsmouth Library to make your own Macrame lanyards with Megan. There will be different colors of macrame cord to use. This event will be Thrusday November 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but…

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December 2023

Macrame with Megan- Christmas Wreath Ornament

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 United States
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Come make your own macrame Christmas Wreath Ornmanet before Christmas with Megan. This event will be Thrusday December 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department…

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