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The Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Public Library will be meeting at the Main Branch Tuesday, November 15 at noon.

Yoga

The Portsmouth Public Library will be hosting its Yoga group at 10am in the Copley Meeting Room on Tuesday, November 15.

Christmas Wreath Contest

We love to celebrate the holiday season here at PPL. We are inviting all of you creative people to create your own special Holiday Wreath to enter in our contest. There are no rules regarding what the wreath is to be made of or what size it should be. Just drop your wreath off with a 'before' picture at any library location before November 10. All wreaths will be displayed at the Main Branch of PPL from Nov. 18-Dec. 16. A prize will be awarded to the top 3 entries. Please call (740) 353-5834 if you have any further questions.

Toy Drive

The Local History Department will be collecting for the 11th annual Toy Drive beginning the week of November 7 through December 16. Toys will be housed in the department display until picked up by the Portsmouth Police Department to be distributed. New, unwrapped toys for any age, boy or girl will be accepted. Call (740) 354-5304 for information.

Scenery Ornament

Get ready for the holiday season by creating an ornament with a winter scene. Class will be held in the Copley Room on November 17 at 4 pm Please call Local History at (740) 354-5304 to register.

Warm Up America

A group of local knitters will be meeting in the Copley Meeting Room of the Portsmouth Public Library at 10am on Saturday, November 19 to make items to be donated to local families in need.

Video Memoir Collection

The Portsmouth Public Library is looking for individuals willing to share their experiences with the Portsmouth Regional or Raven Rock Airports.

We would like to interview as many individuals as possible about their experiences. If you were a pilot, were port of construction or staffing or have any other experiences with or knowledge of these airports, please call (740) 353-5834 to schedule an interview.

Upcoming Branch Activities Announced:

Dinner and a Movie

The New Boston Branch Library will be hosting a 'Dinner and a Movie' event for adults over the age of 18 on November 15 at 5pm. A full length feature film will be shown. Make sure to bring a covered dish to share. For more information call your local branch.

Beginner's Painting Class

The New Boston Branch Library will be hosting a Beginners' Painting Class November 14 at 5:30pm. Participants will learn some basic painting techniques and create their own Holiday Decoration from an light bulb. Please call 456-4412 for more information.

OSU Extension Visit

A representative from the OSU Extension will be visiting the Lucasville Branch Library at 6pm on Nov 14 to provide nutritional information and small prizes to library patrons.

DIY Jewelry

The New Boston Branch Library will be hosting a DIY Jewelry Class at 4pm on November 18. Participants will learn to create their own custom jewelry from pop tabs and other unusual materials. Please call 456-4412 for more information.

Upcoming Children's Activities Announced:

Thanksgiving Event

Kids are invited to the Youth Services Department of the Portsmouth Library Location November 17 at 6pm for a Thanksgiving Celebration built for them. Kids will get to play games and make some great holiday crafts. Please call (740) 354-5562 for more information.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

A certified therapy and its owner from the Southern Ohio All Breed Dog Club will be available in the Copley Meeting Room for any child wishing to practice their reading from 2-4pm each Saturday in November. Join us on Saturday, November 19 from 2-4pm.

Story times

Story times for children ages 3 months- 6 years at various Portsmouth Public Library locations will be held this week. The schedule is as follows:

Family Story time - Appropriate for children of all ages

Wheelersburg -Tuesday at 11am
New Boston - Wednesday, at 11:30am
Northwest - Wednesdays, at 11am
Lucasville - Wednesday, at 11am.
South Webster -Thursday at 11:30am

Pre-School Story time - Appropriate for children ages 4-6 years

Portsmouth - Tuesday at 11:30am

Toddler Time - Appropriate for children ages 2-3 years

Lucasville - Monday at 11am.

Portsmouth - Wednesday at 11:30am

Book Babies - Appropriate for children ages 3-24 months

Portsmouth - Thursday, at 11am.

Technology Classes Offered

The Information Technology Department of the Portsmouth Public Library will be participating in the Every Citizen Online program, a state-wide initiative to encourage residents to use broadband connections, during the months of January and February. Free computer classes will be offered at a variety of library locations. There will also be an opportunity to take advantage of price reduced-price initiatives for broadband services.

The Information Technology Department of the Portsmouth Public Library will be offering a variety of computer classes this week. The schedule is as follows.

Monday, November 14

Every Citizen Online at 4pm

Wednesday, November 16

Microsoft Publisher at 11am

Kids' Games at 4pm

Thursday, November 17

Social Networking at 11am

Computers for Seniors at 4pm

If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned technology classes or to sign up, please call (740) 354-5688, ext. 204.

For questions regarding the above release, please contact Grace Peach at (740) 353-5834.

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