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Crafty Artists Group
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+
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.
Find out more »Teen Crafting: Charm Jewelry
Join to create beautiful jewelry for yourself or to use as a gift.
Find out more »Springtime Kite Craft
(Rescheduled from April 23). Ready for Spring? Join us in making this Springtime décor with colorful kites. Event to be held in the Copley Room at the main location on April 30 at 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Please call 740-354-5304 to register for this class.
Find out more »Computer & VR Gaming
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.
Find out more »Minute to Win It
Join us from 2:30- 4:00 in the Meeting room to play fun, fast-paced games against your friends. Can you beat the clock? This FREE program is for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Children’s Book Week: T-Rex Tea Party
Sip some "tea" and chomp some cookies, all with an etiquette lesson from your friendly neighborhood tyrannosaurus! Enjoy a craft with a dinosaur movie while you have a tea-riffic time. This program is for children ages 12 and under.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Fiction book group meets at 4pm in the Quiet Room at SCPL Portsmouth Branch. Book Selection: The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.
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 – 5:30 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 – 4:30 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 from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Yard Games
Join us in front of the library to play a variety of games such as Yardzee, Ladder Ball and Cornhole. 2:30-4:00.
Find out more »Plant Swap
Are you a plant person? Looking to give away seeds, seedlings, cuttings, clippings or bulbs or are you dividing overgrown Perennials to share? Join us Tuesday, May 7 at 4 p.m. at the Portsmouth location in the Copley Meeting Room. Bring in a pest-free beautiful plant, or 2 or 3…
Find out more »Bubble-Palooza Water Party
Sprinklers! Foam!! BUBBLES!!! We'll have all sorts of ways to enjoy bubbles and sprinklers at this outdoor program for kids ages 12 and under. Make bubble wands, create watercolors and bubble art, then dance the day away at a bubble disco. REMEMBER TO WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (SHOES, SHIRTS, AND PANTS)
Find out more »Computer & VR Gaming
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.
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 »Mommy & Me Paint Party
Enjoy free refreshments as mother & kiddos paint together to create matching canvas art! This will be a fun relaxing day spent with mom before mother's day creating memories that last through the years.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
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.
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 »See you Later Ice Cream Sundaes
Join us in the Meeting Room for fun, games and ice cream sundaes you create to celebrate the end of the school year.
Find out more »Board Games
Join us to play a variety of board games in the meeting room from 2:30-4:00.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
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 – 5:30 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 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Cookbook Club
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+.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Perler Beads
Join us in the meeting room to make your own perler bead creation to take home with you. 2:30-4:00.
Find out more »Computer & VR Gaming
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.
Find out more »Manga 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 »Flapping Butterfly
Fly on into Spring with a Butterfly craft at the main library! The event will be Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
Find out more »No Paintbrush Paint Party!
Embrace your artistic side and have some fun with your friends at SCPL Portsmouth. There's only one rule when creating these masterpieces: no paintbrushes allowed! This program is for children ages 12 and under.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
Find out more »Crafty Artists Group
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+
Find out more »Teen Craft: Craft Buffet
Join us for the end of the school year craft buffet. We will have multiple crafts out to finish up the year. Ages 13+ in the meeting room.
Find out more »Computer & VR Gaming
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.
Find out more »Computer & VR Gaming
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.
Find out more »Craft Supply Swap
Drop off your excess craft supplies between May 13th and 24to at the Reference Desk and earn tickets to come shop the swap May 30th.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
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 »Computer, Switch and VR
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.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Terrariums
Join us in the meeting room to create your own unique terrarium from 2:30-4:00.
Find out more »Puzzles in the Afternoon
This event will leave you puzzled! Let's get together and challenge each other to complete puzzles made of area images- Local History! Meet us at the Portsmouth location on June 4 at 4 p.m.in the Copley meeting room. Please register for this event as space and puzzles will be limited.…
Find out more »Computer, Switch and VR
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch and VR
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.
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: Smores
Join us in our adventured themed summer reading program today to make Smores! Gooey and delicious!
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Reading Logs and Flower Bookmarks
Want something to keep track of all the books you read during Summer Reading? Look no further! Come join us at the main branch and make logs for your current reads and flower bookmarks so you never lose your place! The event will be Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 4:00…
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Tie Dye Bags
Join us to craft your own tie dye drawstring bag today in the meeting room at 2:30.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
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 »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
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 »DIY Ice Cream
Join us to make your own ice cream from scratch. 2:30-4:00 in the meeting room.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Computer, Switch & VR
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.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
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.
Find out more »Sunflower Suncatchers
Need something to brighten up your home this summer? Look no further! These Sunflower Suncatchers are exactly what you need. The event will be Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History…
Find out more »Yarn Art
Sick of painting? Let's make yarn art instead! The event will be Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call 740-354-5304.
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