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Library at the Lofts
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. September Discussion: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney: My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. 1. I'm in a coma 2. My husband doesn't love me any more 3. Sometimes I lie
Find out more »Dungeons and Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Photo Editing
Bring your own digital photos, or follow along and practice, using a free online tool to resize and crop pictures, change colors and other amazing effects.
Find out more »Color Changing Sequins Notebook
With school back in session who doesn’t need a good notebook? Join us at 2:30 in the Portsmouth Library Meeting Room for a free program where we use sequins to create a color changing notebook that is useful, stylish and fun!
Find out more »Comic Book Starbursts
Do you love comic books? Do you love glitter? If so, then we have the perfect craft for you! On September 25, 2019 at 4:30 pm, we will be making Comic Book Starbursts using old comic pages and glitter! Join us in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Public Library. This event is free and for ages 8-12. To register please visit Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Facts and Fiction
Join PPL staff to browse and discuss a selection of both fiction and non-fiction titles centered around a monthly theme. You may just find a new favorite book! September’s theme is Filmmaking! This free program will begin at 2:30 in the Portsmouth library Meeting Room.
Find out more »ArtWorks: Fall Wreath Craft
Join us as we present step-by-step instruction on how to craft original and festive fall wreaths! Registration begins September 1st. Supply fee of $5 must be paid at time of registration. Must be 18 or older to participate.
Find out more »Hoopla
Portsmouth Public Library now offers Hoopla!!! Enjoy your library anywhere, anytime, all you need is your library card for instant access! Hoopla Digital is a web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, ebooks, movies, music, and TV. Hoopla allows library patrons free access to download or stream media content, and there's never a wait list.
Find out more »Dungeons and Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Microsoft Excel
Lean how to work with spreadsheets to easily design budgets, spreadsheets and schedules.
Find out more »Photo Editing
Bring your own digital photos, or follow along and practice, using a free online tool to resize and crop pictures, change colors and other amazing effects.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Creepy Dolls Craft
You’ve seen them in popular scary movies, now make a creepy doll of your own. “Zombify” a Barbie or wrap your own Halloween-themed string doll at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
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
Teens! Join us for an hour of free digital fun to play games like and Paladins on the STEAM game database, or put your building skills to the test with Minecraft! Get your game on at 2:30 in the IT lab!
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Short Story Group
Think you have to read a whole novel to read a great story? Think again! Join us for a reading and discussion of an amazing story that’s only a few pages long. This month’s story is. Ask for your free copy of the story at the Portsmouth library reference desk. This free program will begin at 2:30 in the Portsmouth library Meeting Room.
Find out more »Hoopla/ Libby
Come learn about downloading and streaming movies, TV series, music, eBooks, and more with the library's newest free service, hoopla!
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
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. October Discussion: Defending Jacob by William Landay: When his 14-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student, assistant district attorney Andy Barber is torn between loyalty and justice as facts come to light that lead him to question how well he…
Find out more »Local Author Showcase & Fall Festival of Books
Come meet local authors from the Tri-State area and talk one-on-one with library staff to find enjoyable reads for the Autumn days ahead! Find out which tea compliment your reading preferences. This program will be on the Main Floor of the Portsmouth Branch. No Registration Required. Local Author Showcase: 11am-1pm Fall Festival of Books: 11am-3pm For more information call 740-354-5688
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Halloween Jewelry
Come and create some creepy cool Halloween -inspired bling at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Computer Games
Teens! Join us for an hour of free digital fun to play games like and Paladins on the STEAM game database, or put your building skills to the test with Minecraft! Get your game on at 2:30 in the IT lab!
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Science Meets Literature
Join us in the “Science Lab" (aka Meeting Room) at 2:30 for a free program where you can put your engineering skills to the test by designing a creepy spider catcher net. This program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Yarn Wrapped Mummy
Get ready for Halloween with a Yarn Wrapped Mummy! Join us October 10, 2019 at 4:30 in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library. Program is free and for ages 8-12. Please register in the Local History Department, or call 740-354-5304.
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 »Inspirational Book Group
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. October Discussion: In the wake of WWII, a grieving fisherman submits a poem to a local newspaper asking readers to send rocks in honor of loved ones to create something life-giving--but the building halts when tragedy strikes. Decades later, Annie returns to the coastal Maine town where stone ruins spark her curiosity and her search for answers faces a battle against time.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Pumpkin Palooza!
Join PPL for some Halloween fun! Carve a pumpkin, make a craft, check out some books, and test your courage in our spooky virtual reality game. The fun starts at 2:30 in the meeting room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Wooden Block Pumpkin Craft
It's pumpkin time! What can be cuter or more fun than painting your own pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on a block of wood? The craft class for tweens will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on October 15 at 4:30 p.m. Call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12
Find out more »Annual Spooktacular featuring Author Sharon Hatfield
During this presentation, Hatfield discusses the fascinating history of Spiritualism and brings to life the true story of 19th century farmer-turned-Spiritualist, Jonathan Koons, one of the most important mediums of the era whom thousands traveled to Athens, Ohio to see contact spirits from beyond the grave. Main Floor; FREE; No registration required.
Find out more »Computer Games
Teens! Join us for an hour of free digital fun to play games like and Paladins on the STEAM game database, or put your building skills to the test with Minecraft! Get your game on at 2:30 in the IT lab!
Find out more »Literary Thursdays: Page to Stage
Many of the popular horror movies and shows of today use amazing makeup techniques to transform the actors into monsters. This month we will be learning about the importance of stage makeup and learning some spooky looking techniques. This free program is at 2:30 in the Portsmouth Meeting Room.
Find out more »Hoopla/ Libby
Come learn about downloading and streaming movies, TV series, music, eBooks, and more with the library's newest free service, hoopla!
Find out more »Library at the Lofts
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. October Discussion: Beloved by Toni Morrison: After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved." Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things begin to happen. Set in rural Ohio several years after the Civil War, this profoundly affecting chronicle…
Find out more »3D 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 »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Nightmare Catcher
Catch your bad dreams and worst nightmares in this easy-to-make but awesome -looking dream catcher. Use beads, ribbon, wire and more to make yours totally unique. Join us at 2:30 in the meeting room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »STEM Time
Learning is fun during STEM Time! Learn how to build a robot, 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 »Afternoon of Oils
Join us as we present step-by-step instruction on how to use oil paints to create a tranquil landscape on canvas. Registration is required. $10 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. Must be 18+
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 »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line. Mobil Coupon Apps; Find out how to save money and get great deals from your favorite stores. Krogers, Walmart, Dollar General, Mc Donalds and many more
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! If you prefer using your imagination for crafting instead of gaming then check out the library’s craft cart and make something awesome! Join the fun at 2:30 in the Meeting Room. This free program is for ages 13-17.
Find out more »Workplace Success
Technology is the key to many of today's employability skills. This series of workshops will help you improve in areas like communication, problem-solving, planning, and organization, by getting you more comfortable with email, common office programs and other needed computer skills.
Find out more »Glow Slime
It stretches, bounces and now, glows! Come and make glow-in-the-dark slime filled with one of our many type of slime confetti. The possibilities are endless. This free program for ages 13-17 is at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Monster Mash
Calling all monsters! We will be making masterpieces while using the ancient art form of “horrorgami” (just like origami, but scarier) in order to make Halloween themed bookmarks. We will also be listening to some spooky Halloween tunes along the way. Join us on October 29, 2019 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Public 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. Costumes optional!
Find out more »Paper Bag Monster Puppet
Want to create your very own funny monster friend? Then come and join us November 6, 2019 @ 4:30 to create a Paper Bag Monster Puppet! This program will be held in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library. It's free and for ages 8-12. Please register with the Local History Department, 740-354-5304.
Find out more »Leaf Painting
We will be using leafs from “Happy Little Trees” in order to channel our inner Bob Ross and create art. Join us on November 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Public 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 »Wooden Spoon Turkey
A simple turkey spoon craft great for the Thanksgiving holidays. This wonderful little craft is an adorable puppet or a gift for mom or grandma's dinner table. The craft class will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on November 19 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12.
Find out more »Clothespin Reindeer and Snowmen
What can you do with a clothespin? Let's make some reindeer and snowmen to brighten your Winter day! The craft class will be held in the Copley Room at the main library location on December 5 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Ages 8-12.
Find out more »Grinch Slime
"Oh, the Who-manity.", said the Grinch. And "Oh, the Who-manity." it would be if you missed out on making Grinch Slime this Holiday season! Join us on December 11, 2019 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Public 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 »Snowman Bulb Ornament
Get ready for the holidays with this cute Snowman Bulb Ornament! Program is on December 18, 2019 @ 4:30 in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library. Free and for ages 8-12. Please register with the Local History Department, or call 740-354-5304.
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