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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. This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and begins at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »STEM
Join us at 2:30 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 13-17.
Find out more »Maker Space Saturdays
Calling all artists, inventors, builders, and thinkers! This monthly STEAM-Based kids program will challenge you to solve problems and get creative with a variety of everyday items (rubber bands, cardboard, batteries, etc.). Every month there will be a different Maker Challenge for you to tackle, but if you just want to tinker, LEGOS and art supplies will be set out for anyone to use! Littles should be supervised by a parent during free play with legos and art supplies.
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 at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Bookworms Storytime
We might do a little singing & dancing, a little bit of arts & crafts, but we always do a whole lot of learning while we have fun every week! For ages 4-6 For more information please call: 740-354-5562
Find out more »Craft: String Art
Make intricate designs and cool pictures while learning this fun and easy art style. This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and begins at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Wiggleworms Storytime
You and your little ones aged 3 & under will enjoy this weekly storytime with music, dancing and much more! For more information please call 740-354-5562
Find out more »Computer Gaming
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. This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and begins at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Book Babies Storytime
If you are looking for somewhere to bring your babies for social fun and stories: THIS is the place to bring them! For Ages 0 to 24 months For more information please call 740-354-5562
Find out more »MANGA and Anime Culture 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 begins at 2:30 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 at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Take Your Child to the Library Day
Winter blues got you down? Then come to Portsmouth Public Library where you will have an un-brr-lieveable good time. Face off with a hungry snowman by feeding him snowballs or prove your waddling skills in a penguin relay. Bring a touch of winter inside by creating your very own waterless snow globe to take home. There is 'snow' way you will want to miss this!
Find out more »Pom Pom Monsters
Join us to make your own monster from poms-poms. Be creative and possibly scary with different additional materials. Event will be in the Copley Room at the main location. Ages 8-12. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. Space limited.
Find out more »Galentine’s Day: Party with your Besties
Valentine’s Day is lame and over so let's celebrate what is really important in life... YOUR BESTIES!!!!! Decorate cookies and create friendship bracelets for your BFFs while enjoying snacks and refreshments We will be playing all the best girl power movies and dabble in some Taylor Swift style karaoke! Bring all your friends so we can show the world that Girls just wanna have fun and take as many fantastic pics of your crew at our photo station! For Ages 12 & under (better formatted for tween ages but ALL are welcome!) Call 740-354-5562 for more information
Find out more »Maker Space Saturday
Calling all artists, inventors, builders, and thinkers! This monthly STEAM-Based kids program will challenge you to solve problems and get creative with a variety of everyday items (rubber bands, cardboard, batteries, etc.). Every month there will be a different Maker Challenge for you to tackle, but if you just want to tinker, LEGOS and art supplies will be set out for anyone to use! Littles should be supervised by a parent during free play with legos and art supplies.
Find out more »Yarn Painting
Ever paint with yarn? Would you like to paint without using any paint? Please join us in this fun art project! Event held in the Copley Room at the main location. Ages 8-12. Please call 740-354-5304 to register. Space limited.
Find out more »Wooden Leprechaun Dolls Craft
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
Find out more »Maker Space Saturday
Calling all artists, inventors, builders, and thinkers! This monthly STEAM-Based kids program will challenge you to solve problems and get creative with a variety of everyday items (rubber bands, cardboard, batteries, etc.). Every month there will be a different Maker Challenge for you to tackle, but if you just want to tinker, LEGOS and art supplies will be set out for anyone to use! Littles should be supervised by a parent during free play with legos and art supplies.
Find out more »Free Book Fair: 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 by playing different parts such as patron and salesperson! The best part is that the money is fake but the purchases are real. Your child will be taking home fun prizes, school supplies, and books after their different shifts at the library fair! Each child will receive some money and can have chances to earn more through challenges for a little extra fun! Program is for Ages 12 & under at the Portsmouth Library…
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