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The Photo Angel - How One Woman is Reuniting Ancestors with Their Descendants

Join us for an enlightening hour with Kate Kelley, a teacher who in her spare time scours flea markets and antique shops looking for old photos for sale. Using a variety of methods, Kate finds living descendants and relatives of the subjects of the photos and reunites them with their families. Soon to be featured on The Today Show, and previously featured on Chronicle and in the Boston Globe among other news outlets, it is a treat to welcome Kate to our library to share some of her treasures. Registration required. 

The Conspiracy to Destroy the Gaspee by Dr. John Concannon

The Portsmouth Historical Society in cooperation with the Portsmouth Free Public Library will host Gaspee Historian Dr John Concannon, who will present a lecture titled “The Conspiracy to Destroy the Gaspee”. Learn why the June 9, 1772 burning of the schooner Gaspee in Warwick, RI is considered the first spark of the American Revolution, and the event’s connection to Prudence Island, Bristol and Warren.

YouTube Paint Party - 21+ Only

Join us for our 3rd YouTube Paint Night, 21+! 

Participants will learn how to paint a winter landscape with birch trees! Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided, along with all of the materials. BYOB if you desire! 

Registration required, and strictly limited to 14 participants. Registration will open on January 1st at 10am. Each participant may only register for themselves. You may register online at portsmouthlibrary.org, or call the library at 401-683-9457 x. 104 and a staff member can register you over the phone.

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