Spring Shindig: Love Local Market

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce and the Henry County Public Library are partnering to bring you the Spring Shindig Love Local Market! The market will take place on the lawn of the library with farmers, artisans, and businesses set up for you to explore. (If it is raining or if it is extremely cold, the market will be moved into the meeting room of the library.) We will also ... Read More

Event Series Love Local Market 2024

Love Local Market 2024

The market will take place on the lawn and inside the library with farmers, artisans, and businesses set up for you to explore. We will also have live music food trucks serving food for anyone looking to spend a Friday evening in Henry County. If you would like to be a vendor please  View the Vendor Guidelines and Application here. Once you fill out the application, you can email it ... Read More

A Visit From the Shark Cart

Wave on Wheels will help kick off our Summer Learning Registration Week with a visit from the Shark Cart. The WAVE Shark Cart connects library visitors with Coral Cat Sharks. Attendees will learn about shark adaptations, WAVE and Newport conservation efforts, conservation in the wild, and how they can take action. Come early to complete a fun project in the Children’s Area and visit the newly opened Adventure Awaits Learning ... Read More

Super Saturday

. Kick off your Summer Learning adventure at Super Saturday with activities to help you earn badges. There’ll be a special scavenger hunt, big blue blocks to build with, games to play, science experiments, and more. Every child and teen who visits the library to participate and sign up for Summer Learning 2024 will get to pick a new paperback book to add to their home library.   The Summer ... Read More

Event Series Parking Lot Projects

Parking Lot Projects

Stop by the library parking lot for fun science experiments, creative craft projects, and more. Each week will feature a different activity to help families earn badges in our Summer Learning Program. All ages are welcome, but anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram to get previews of each week’s activity. **On rainy days activities will move to the library’s side ... Read More

Event Series The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

The library has a Bookworm on the loose, and it’s gobbling up all the delicious stories right out of the books. Books, storytelling, and music come together to save the irresistible tales from the Bookworm. Everyone is welcome at this exciting puppet show presented by River City Puppets.   The Summer Learning Program is paid for in part through a generous grant from Ohio Valley United Charities and the support ... Read More

Event Series The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

The library has a Bookworm on the loose, and it’s gobbling up all the delicious stories right out of the books. Books, storytelling, and music come together to save the irresistible tales from the Bookworm. Everyone is welcome at this exciting puppet show presented by River City Puppets.   The Summer Learning Program is paid for in part through a generous grant from Ohio Valley United Charities and the support ... Read More

Event Series Parking Lot Projects

Parking Lot Projects

Stop by the library parking lot for fun science experiments, creative craft projects, and more. Each week will feature a different activity to help families earn badges in our Summer Learning Program. All ages are welcome, but anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram to get previews of each week’s activity. **On rainy days activities will move to the library’s side ... Read More

Adventures in Art: Up, Up, & Away

Sail Up, Up, & Away by creating a unique hot air balloon on canvas with buttons & paint. All ages are welcome at this summer’s Adventures in Art, but anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided by the library. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to have adequate time to complete the project.  

Whizz Bang Science Show with Dr. Dave

Everyone is Welcome Friday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Join Dr. Dave on the library lawn for exciting science experiments. Dr Dave’s unique take on scientific concepts will have us oohing, aahing, and learning together. *In the case of inclement weather, this program will move inside. The Summer Learning Program is paid for in part through a generous grant from Ohio Valley United Charities and the support of Friends of ... Read More