Get ready for a night of fun and fright at the Portsmouth Free Public Library! On October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Children's Library is hosting a Family Halloween Party full of crafts, treats, and spooky surprises for kids up to 5th grade! Come join us for a hauntingly good time!
Come and meet Newton and friends!
Join Leigh and Newton for a special storytime!
Registration is required
Registration is opening on April 1!
Get ready for a magical morning! Beloved children’s author Jill Austin is returning to the Portsmouth Free Public Library for a special storytime on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Please take a look at the photos below to check out our temporary Children's area upstairs in our YA section!
Not seeing what you like/need? Put in a hold request by calling the library or logging into your account and we will retrieve the item for you!
Have questions? Please email porlibchild@gmail.com!
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!
Meet up start at 4pm (45minutes)
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Join the Wrap-up 2024 Reading Challenge today! Running from November 4, 2024, to January 3, 2025, this challenge is designed for Pre-K to 5th graders and offers a fun and engaging way to encourage reading during the winter months.
Click here for free literacy and math resources for kids K- grade 6:
Online Learning and Enrichment from the Office of Library and Information Services
