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Upcoming
Branch Activities Announced
On
Monday, May 31, The Portsmouth Public Library will be closed in
recognition of Memorial Day.
On
Tuesday, June 1, Children ages 2-5 are invited to the Wheelersburg
Library on Tuesday, June 1st at 1 p.m. for an educational and fun
Family Storytime program. Family Storytimes may consist of any mixture
of books, songs, games, action rhymes, crafts, and of course FUN!
Please call (740) 574-6116 for details or to register. Also at the
Wheelersburg Branch Tuesday, June 1, a 'Sand Art' program will be
presented at 4 p.m. Call (740) 574-6116 for details.
On
Wednesday, June 2, The Lucasville Library will be hosting a Toddler
Time for children ages 2-3 on Wednesday, June 2nd at 11:00. Children
and their parents are invited to come join in the fun as we read,
sing, dance, learn, and have an all around great time! Please call
(740) 259-6119 for details or to register. Also on Wednesday, June
2, the New Boston Library will be hosting a Family Storytime at
11:30 a.m. Participants will hear a story, sing and play. To register,
call (740) 456-4412, Also on Wednesday, June 2, the Lucasville Library
will be hosting a 'Make Your Own Ocean Animal' program at 3 p.m.
Participants will make decorate a pet rock as any ocean animal they
choose. Call (740) 259-6119 for details. Finally, On Wednesday,
June 2nd at 3 p.m. the Northwest library will be having a 'Mosaics'
program for children of all ages. Let your creativity flow with
this fun Mosaic craft. We will supply the materials and you bring
your imagination. For more information call (740) 372-8314.
On
Thursday, June 3, the Northwest Library will be the Northwest library
will be hosting a 'Family Story Time' program at 10:30 a.m. This
story time is for children ages 5 and under. For more information
call (740) 372-8314. Also Thursday, June 3, the South Webster Branch
Library will be hosting a 'Family Storytime' at 11:30 a.m. Participants
will hear a book read, sing and play. To register, call (740) 778-2122.
Also at the South Webster Branch Library Thursday, June 3, a Luau
Party will be held for at 4:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy games,
crafts and other activities. For more information, call (740) 778-2122.
On
Friday, June 4, children ages 4-5 are invited to the Lucasville
Library on Friday, June 4 at 1 p.m. for an educational and fun Preschool
Storytime program. Preschool Storytimes may consist of any mixture
of books, songs, games, action rhymes, crafts, and of course FUN!
Please call (740) 259-6119 for details or to register. Also Friday,
June 4, the New Boston Branch Library will be hosting a 'Duct Tape
Wallet' program at 2 p.m. Participants will make various items out
of duct tape. Duct tape will be provided. Call (740) 354-5688 to
register. Finally on Friday, June 4, the New Boston Branch Library
will be presenting an 'Afternoon Movie Matinee' at 2 p.m. Light
refreshments will be served. For more information call (740) 456-4412.
Programs
at the Main Branch
Ohio
Statuary Initiative
The Portsmouth Public Library is serving as a voting site for the
Ohio Statuary Initiative. Ohio is replacing the statue representing
Ohio in the National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. The list of
nominees has been narrowed to 10 individuals. Patrons who wish to
participate may cast their vote at the Main Library. All ballots
are due June 10. Please call (740) 354-5688 for more information.
Books
N' Play
Children ages 4-6 are invited to the Youth Services Department of
the Main library for an interactive program on Tuesday, June 1,
at 11:30 a.m. Children will enjoy story time with music, movement
activities, rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning
between child and parent/caregiver. Pre-registration is required,
for more information or to sign up for this program call (740) 354-5562.
Calligraphy
Program
The Main Library will be hosting a Calligraphy Program on Tuesday,
June 1 at 2 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of calligraphy
and are encouraged to bring their favorite quote or saying to write
out. Paper and markers will be provided. Preregistration is required.
Call (740) 354-5688 to reserve your spot.
Toddler
Time
Children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to the
Youth Services Department of the Main Library Wednesday, June 2,
at 11:30 a.m. to an interactive story time program. Children will
enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime!
Pre-registration is required, for more information or to sign up
call (740) 354-5562.
Whales
and Sharks Craft Program
On Wednesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Children of all ages are invited
to the Youth Services Department of the Portsmouth Library for a
craft program. Participants will make their very own shark and whale
craft. The movie "Free Willy-Escape from Pirate's Cove" will be
shown after the craft. For more information about this program call
(740) 354-5562.
Book
Babies
On Thursday, June 3 at 11 a.m. the Youth Services Department of
the Main Library will host an exciting story time session for children
ages 3 months- 24 months that includes a fun story time with music,
finger plays and a short playtime! Pre-registration is required,
for more information or to sign up call (740) 354-5562.
Reinvent
Your T-Shirt
On June 3, at 2 p.m., the Main Library will be hosting a 'Reinvent
Your T-Shirt' program. Participants will alter their t-shirts to
make something new. Bleach pens and tie-dye will be provided. Participants
will need to bring their own shirt. Ages 12 through adult are welcome.
Preregistration is required. Call (740) 354-5688 to reserve your
spot.
Saturday
Movie Matinee
On Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m. - The Youth Services Department
of the Portsmouth Library will be hosting a Saturday Movie Matinee.
A full length feature will be shown. For more information call (740)
354-5562.
Technology
Classes Offered
On
Tuesday, June 1, the Information Technology Department of the Portsmouth
Library will be offering a 'Social Networking' class at 1 p.m. Participants
will Learn to stay in touch with their friends, and meet tons of
new ones over the net using the popular websites; Facebook and Twitter.
Also in the Information Technology Department on Tuesday, June 1,
a 'Photo Editing' class will be offered. Participants will learn
to crop pictures, change colors, and use other effects using free
software.
On
Wednesday, June 2, the Information Technology Department of the
Portsmouth Library will be offering an 'Excel' class at 4 p.m. Participants
will Learn to use Microsoft Excel to make budgeting, scheduling,
and many other spreadsheet task much easier.
On Thursday, June 3, the Information Technology Department of the
Portsmouth Library will be offering an 'Internet Basics' class at
11 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of surfing the web. Also
in the Information Technology Department on Thursday, June 3, a
'Basic Computer Use' class will be offered at 4 p.m. Participants
will learn how to use a computer; what everything does and how to
make it work for you.
On
Friday, June 4, the Information Technology Department of the Portsmouth
Library will be offering a 'Beginner's Excel' class at 11 a.m. This
class is for individuals who have never used Microsoft Excel before.
Also on Friday, June 4, the Information Technology Department of
the Portsmouth Library will be offering a 'Keyboarding' class at
3 p.m. Participants will learn methods to improve their typing.
If
you have any questions regarding the above mentioned technology
classes or to sign up, please call (740) 354-5688, ext. 204.
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