Scioto County Public Library Blog

Summer Reading 2023

Read books, win prizes and have fun at your library this summer. Children, teens and adults can sign up for Summer Reading at any Scioto County Public Library location or online using ReadSquared starting Monday,… Read More »

CreativeBug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. Click here to access CreativeBug

Kanopy Page

Kanopy

Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device (TV, mobile phones, tablets, and online) with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent… Read More »

World Book eBooks

The World Book eBooks platform includes a rich library of beautifully illustrated titles for all ages and interests. Are you an animal fan? Learn amazing animal factoids in the Animal Lives series! Think space is… Read More »

The Portsmouth Public Library is now fine free

NO MORE DAILY OVERDUE FINES!

The Portsmouth Public Library System is delighted to announce that our Board of Trustees has approved a new policy — no more daily overdue fines!  FINE-FREE FAQS What does it mean to be “fine-free”? Effective April 1,… Read More »

OverDrive is now Libby!

Brought to you by your local library, and built with 💕 by OverDrive. Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Read across devices All your loans, notes, bookmarks,… Read More »

LeapPads now available for check-out

It’s kid-tough and kid-friendly right out of the box. It also includes preloaded content featuring core skills in mathematics, reading and science as well as music, puzzles, logic and creativity to prepare kids for preschool… Read More »

Black Freedom Struggle in the United States

ProQuest invites you to explore the new Black Freedom Struggle website, featuring expertly selected open primary source documents. Visitors will find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S.… Read More »