Events
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
Friday, August 09
10:30am - 11:30am
Coming soon!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for a discussion of this year's Read Across Rhode Island book Solito: a memoir by Javier Zimora
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 12
9:05am - 7:35pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 12
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, August 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Magic Show with Tommy James
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, August 14
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, August 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Book Club, Grades 3-5
More details to follow.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Additional details to come!
Grades 2 to 5
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 15
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 16
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, August 17
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, August 19
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, August 20
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, August 20
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
Saturday, August 24
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, August 26
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, September 02
9:05am - 7:35pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 03
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
Friday, September 06
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, September 09
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, September 16
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, September 17
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, September 17
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, September 18
6:00pm - 7:45pm
We are thrilled to announce Marie Force, Aquidneck Island native and NYT and USA Today Best Selling author, will be here with us for a discussion and to help celebrate Library Card Sign Up month! More information coming soon.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, September 20
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, September 21
9:30am - 1:30pm
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, September 23
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, September 30
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, October 01
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
Friday, October 04
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, October 07
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, October 14
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, October 15
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, October 15
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
Friday, October 18
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, October 19
9:30am - 1:30pm
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, October 21
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
Friday, November 01
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
Tuesday, November 05
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
Friday, November 15
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, November 16
9:30am - 1:30pm
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
Tuesday, November 19
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, November 19
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
Tuesday, December 03
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
Friday, December 06
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, December 14
9:30am - 1:30pm
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
Tuesday, December 17
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, December 17
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
Friday, December 20
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