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Teen Craft: Painting
Join us at 2:30 in the Meeting Room to paint watercolor bookmarks of acrylic canvas art. This FREE program is for ages 13-17.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30 to 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Take-N-Make: Terrarium Ornament
Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a FREE Holiday Terrarium Ornament Take-n-Make kit. Available for ages 13+ throughout the month of December while supplies last.
Find out more »STEAM
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 »Drive-Up Santa Visit at the Portsmouth Library
Schedule a time with Youth Services at (740) 354-5562 to reserve your visit. Just round up the kiddos in the car, arrive at your time, park, and get a personalized visit from the legend himself: SANTA CLAUS!
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Bring your own computers, consoles and more. We also provide computers and VR sets as well as run mini D&D games and provide crafts such as perler beads. 230-400pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 13+.
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Fiction book group meets at 4pm in the Meeting Room at PPL Main Branch. Book Selection: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker.
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 »Handmade Holiday
Come and create holiday crafts perfect for gift giving. You can make ornaments, jewelry, holiday cards, gift cards and more! The FREE program is for adults and teens ages 13 and older.
Find out more »Pinecone Reindeer
Love pinecone crafts? Love reindeer? Join us to make a cute reindeer to hang on your tree or in your room. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 6 at 4 p.m. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-12. Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Epic Donuts
Express yourself at this super-sized painting party where we will be decorating giant cardboard donuts!
Find out more »River Valley Writers Group
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-7:45pm in the Meeting Room. Contact Roger Smith at 740-778-3110 for more details.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30 to 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
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 »Block Snowmen
Excited for the coming Winter season? Come celebrate with us and make a snowman! The event will be Thursday, December 8th, 2022 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.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Bring your own computers, consoles and more. We also provide computers and VR sets as well as run mini D&D games and provide crafts such as perler beads. 230-400pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 13+.
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 »Teen Craft: Craft Buffet
Join us at 2:30 in the meeting room to get creative. We will be using up our leftover craft supplies from the fall.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30 to 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
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.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Bring your own computers, consoles and more. We also provide computers and VR sets as well as run mini D&D games and provide crafts such as perler beads. 230-400pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 13+.
Find out more »Emergency Snow Day Kits
Oh no! SNOW! What are you supposed to do all day??? No worries... if you joined this program! Customize a snow day kit which includes everything you need for snow sculptures, boredom busters, & hot cocoa. Ages 12 & under
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 »Teen Craft: Holiday Craft
Join us to make a fun holiday craft just in time for the holidays!
Find out more »Library Luau
Shake away the winter blues with some hula dancing at the Library Luau. Escape the cold by playing flamingo ring toss, showing off your limbo skills, and much more. Ages 12 & under
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30 to 4:00 in the Meeting Room.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Clay Pot Christmas Tree Ornaments
Paint and decorate your own mini clay pot oranament for Christmas! The event will be Thursday, December 22 at 4:00 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.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
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 FREE program is for ages 13-18 and goes from 2:30-4:30 in the Meeting Room.
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