Events
Monday, June 17
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 18
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises! Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair. Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga:
Helps with Balance
Improves... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 18
12:30pm - 1:45pm
The Library is so excited to be offering a second session of Chair Yoga with Marie! This session immediately follows the first class except there will be no class on the first Tuesday of the month. To reach as many people as possible, please do... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 18
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. No sign up is required to attend in person. If you would like to attend the 4:30 PM discussion remotely, please register so that a meeting link can be sent to you.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. No sign up is required to attend in person. If you would like to attend the 4:30 PM discussion remotely, please register so that a meeting link can be sent to you.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 20
10:30am - 11:30am
Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing and want to do it more? Head to library to learn and play with friends!
This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, June 21
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 22
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues.
Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players. The... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 25
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises! Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair. Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga:
Helps with Balance
Improves... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 25
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Tuesday, June 25
12:30pm - 1:45pm
The Library is so excited to be offering a second session of Chair Yoga with Marie! This session immediately follows the first class except there will be no class on the first Tuesday of the month. To reach as many people as possible, please do... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 25
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come to the library and have your own henna design applied! Registration is limited to 20 participants.. There will be some table top games and a craft set up to keep teens busy while waiting their turn. Size restrictions will apply based on number... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 27
10:30am - 11:30am
Details to follow
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 29
10:00am - 12:00pm
Annual meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our new monthly book club, centered around mysteries! Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss that month's selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year. This group is open to readers 14+ as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 03
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, July 04
9:00am - 6:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Friday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, July 05
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 08
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to share your favorite books, drink ice coffee and learn about new books to read this summer!!
Registrations are required to ensure we have enough ice coffee to share.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 08
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 09
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, July 11
10:30am - 11:30am
Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing and want to do it more? Head to library to learn and play with friends!
This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, July 12
10:30am - 11:30am
Performance by Circus Dynamics. Watch as feats of juggling, tricks, comedy and much more are performed in this family friendly event.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 13
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens entering grades 6-12: Join us for an afternoon of gaming and virtual reality with One Up Games. There will be a variety of games to choose from, and their VR area will be set up as well. Registration is limited due to size and computers, and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 15
6:30pm - 7:30am
Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Bingo Games!
Get your dabbers ready and mark your calendars for an evening filled with anticipation and fun.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm
More info soon.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. No sign up is required to attend in person. If you would like to attend the 4:30 PM discussion remotely, please register so that a meeting link can be sent to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm
More info soon.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. No sign up is required to attend in person. If you would like to attend the 4:30 PM discussion remotely, please register so that a meeting link can be sent to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 17
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, July 17
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Watercolor instruction for students entering Grades 6-12 in the fall.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, July 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Additional details to come!
Grades 2 to 5
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, July 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 20
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues.
Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players. The... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 22
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Local artist John Irwin will guide the class in this fun and informative 2-hour session. Taking you step by step, John will go through the process of starting a painting and attendees will add or subtract certain elements and decide when it is... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 23
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, July 25
10:30am - 11:00am
Coming soon!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 27
9:30am - 12:30pm
Come join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 31
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, August 01
10:30am - 11:30am
Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing and want to do it more? Head to library to learn and play with friends!
This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, August 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 05
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us with Karen Katin, from The Stitchery here in town, to learn how to felt wool onto fabric. Instruction, design planning, and execution will all be included. All materials provided, along with a set project, or if you are feeling a little... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Tuesday, August 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our new monthly book club, centered around mysteries! Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss that month's selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year. This group is open to readers 14+ as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watercolor instruction for students entering Grades 6-12 in the fall.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room