SCIOTO COUNTY—The Scioto County Public Library (SCPL) system, through its five locations and Bookmobile, provides more programming than you can properly organize in a news piece, where they plan many opportunities for local residents—from those just being released from the maternity ward to those who are elderly and homebound.

“Our programming is another way for us to interact with our community,” Scioto County Public Library’s Katie Williams said. “The library isn’t just about books. We are about using advanced technology, being a resource to our youth for new educational experiences while having fun and providing a place for adults to socialize with others and learn new skills.”

The famed Scioto County Bookmobile will be hosting a sink or float activity at Hunter’s Point, between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., on May 7. It is for children 12 and under.

“Water is all around us. It’s part of our everyday lives, inside our homes and in nature,” the library said in a release. “Do you ever wonder how large, heavy ships stay afloat? Let’s explore how density, buoyancy, and gravity make objects float or sink in water. We’ll provide a variety of objects. You decide if they will sink or float.”

The Portsmouth Public Library will be hosting a plant swap gathering on May 7, at 4 p.m., on May 7. It is for adults 18 and older.

The event will welcome those with green thumbs to gather together and share cuttings, seeds, bulbs, and divided perennials. The library indicated that plants can be given away or traded, with specimens being potted or bare.

The Wheelersburg Library will welcome guests to a windchime decorating craft on May 11 at 11 a.m. It is for children 12 and under, with the idea being that windchimes can be given as Mother’s Day gifts.

The Portsmouth Public Library will be hosting yet another craft swap, after a series of successful ones, between May 13 and May 24. It is free for adults.

“Drop off any unwanted new or gently used craft supplies between May 13– May 24. You will earn a ticket for each item or bundle you donate,” the library stated. “Spend your earned tickets at our Craft Supply Swap on Thursday, May 30^, between 5-7pm to take home new-to-you craft supplies.”

The South Webster Library will be hosting a Squishmallow picnic on May 14 at 4 p.m. for children 12 and under. This picnic will be an ice cream social.

The New Boston Library will be hosting a resin bookmark and page holder craft on May 20 at 6 p.m. It is for adults 18 and under, with registration required, but free.

The Portsmouth Public Library will be hosting a painting activity where anything is allowed but brushes on May 23 at 6 p.m. for children 12 and under.

The Lucasville Library will be hosting a teenager game night on May 29 at 4 p.m. for teenagers 13-18.

The events for the month extend at each location and you can find even more programming at their website. View all upcoming library events online at sciotolibrary.org.

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