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Effective the week of March 15, 2010. The Lucasville and Wheelersburg Branches of the Portsmouth Public Library will have new Friday and Saturday hours. They will be open from 12 p.m. To 6 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturdays.

On Monday, March 15, the quilting group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lucasville Library. If you're interested in quilting, whether you're a beginner or an old pro, come down to the Lucasville Library to join the quilting group. Call (740) 259-6119 for details. We look forward to seeing you! Also at 3 p.m. the New Boston Branch Library will be hosting Senior Bingo. Senior Bingo will be hosted each Monday in March. For more information contact the New Boston Branch at (740) 456-4412. Also at the New Boston branch there will be a Saint Patrick's Day activity. Leprechauns are hiding at the New Boston Branch Library. Come help us find them Monday, March 15 beginning at 5:30 and win a prize. We'll have lots of fun decorating shamrock cookies and playing games. This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more information and to register, call (740) 456-4412.

On Tuesday, March 16, Leprechauns are hiding at the South Webster Branch Library. Come help us find them beginning at 5:30 and win a prize. We'll have lots of fun decorating shamrock cookies and playing games. This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more information and to register, call (740) 778-2122. Also Tuesday March 16, Children ages 2-5 are invited to the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:00 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! So come on down and join us, as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 574-6116 for details or to register. Also Tuesday at the Wheelersburg Library there will be a Saint Patrick's day program. Hey all you lads and lasses, join us at the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesday, March 16th at 5:00 as we make a St. Patrick's Day craft that is sure to bring the Luck of the Irish! This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more details, or to register, call (740) 574-6116.

On Wednesday, March 17, the Lucasville Library will be hosting a Toddler Time for children ages 2-3 at 11:00 a.m. 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, join us at the Lucasville Library on Wednesday March 17th at 5:00 p.m. as we make a St. Patrick's Day craft that is sure to bring the Luck of the Irish! This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more information, or to register, call (740) 259-6119. Also, on Wednesday, March 17, the New Boston branch will hold a Family Storytime at 11:30 a.m. You don't want to miss the Family Storytime this Wednesday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m. We not only read books, we sing and play too. Sometimes we watch a short movie or make a simple craft. You never know what we will be doing, but I guarantee it will be lots of fun for everyone! Tell your friends! To register call (740) 456-4412. Finally, on Wednesday, March 17, the Northwest branch will present a Saint Patrick's Day craft at 5 p.m. Registration is required. There is a limit of 12 participants, so call (740) 372-8314 to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m., the Portsmouth Library will be hosting Toddler Time for Children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! Pre-registration is required. Get more information or sign up for this program by calling (740) 354-5562

On Friday, March 19, Preschool Storytime will be offered at the Lucasville branch of the Portsmouth Public Library. Children ages 4-5 are invited to the Lucasville Library on Fridays at 1:00 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! So come on down and join us, as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 259-6119 for details or to register.

Children ages 4-5 are invited to the Lucasville Library on Fridays at 1:00 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! So come on down and join us, as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 259-6119 for details or to register.

On Thursday, March 18, the Northwest library will be having Family Story Time for children ages 5 and under. For more information call (740) 372-8314.

Children ages 2-5 are invited to the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesdays at 1:00 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! So come on down and join us, as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 574-6116 for details or to register.

On Tuesday, March 16, the Local History Department will present a Beginners Genealogy Class at 4 p.m. in the Copley Meeting Room of the Portsmouth Public Library. Learn the basic steps to searching your family tree. Information and research materials will be provided along with a departmental tour. Please call Local History at (740) 354-5304 to register.

On Tuesday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. Portsmouth Library will be hosting for Children ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program. 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. Get more information or sign up for this program by calling (740) 354-5562.

On Monday, March 15, CD Burning is being presented at 1 p.m. Ever wanted to burn a CD but just didn't know how? We will walk you through every step.

On Tuesday, March 16, PowerPoint will be presented at 1 p.m. Giving a presentation? Come learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to give your slideshow a professional look. Also, Computer Basics will be offered at 4 pm. Come and Learn some basic functions and how to navigate around the computer.

On Wednesday, March 17, Internet Basics will be offered at 1 p.m. Come learn to search and surf the World Wide Web. Also, Intermediate Computer will be offered at 4p.m. Come and expand upon the skills learned in computer basics.

On Thursday, March 18, a Microsoft Word class will be presented at 11 a.m. Take this class and learn to create documents using Microsoft Word. Also, Microsoft Excel will be presented at 4 pm. Learn to make spreadsheets and so much more.

On Friday, March 19, Keyboarding will be offered at 11a.m. Feel like you can't find the right key on the keyboard? Typing not as fast as you wish? Come and learn the basics of keyboarding and typing. Also on Friday the 19, Intermediate Computer will be offered at 3pm. Come and expand the skills learned in computer basics.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Public Library next regular scheduled board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Portsmouth Public Library at 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Ohio.

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