Third Tuesday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.
My Brilliant Friend is a rich, intense and generous hearted story about two friends, Elena and Lila, growing up in Naples, Italy during the 1950s.
Adult
Third Tuesday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Code Girls : The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II by Liza Mundy.
Staff Meeting
Library staff meeting
Third Tuesday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler.
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence with Anne B. Wagner
People of all ages are invited to participate in the sixth annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the grounds of Portsmouth Free Public Library. Each person who wishes may read a marked section of our nation’s founding document and we will finish in unison. Families are welcome and children who can read and recite are encouraged to take part. Copies will be available or you may bring your own. In case of rain, we will meet inside the library’s program room.
The Taste of Portsmouth
Join us for our 20th annual Taste of Portsmouth fundraiser! This event is 21+, with local breweries, wineries, and restaurants spread throughout the library for you to try! There will be both a live and silent auction, and all you can eat food and drink! Bring your friends, bring your spouse, bring your neighbors! Help support our amazing library while having a great night out. Tickets are $25, and can be bought at the library starting October 1st. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Salad Unleashed with Jeannette Bessinger
Jeannette Bessinger will teach you a few key reasons you need to be getting more veggies into your diet, but how much broccoli can anyone actually eat? Salad is an easy, tasty way to get yourself noshing on the rainbow every day.
Knitting 101 with Traci Vaspol
Ever wanted to give knitting a go?
Book Signing: Local Teen Authors Kyra Rose and Kacey Victoria S.
Join us for a book talk, reading, and signing from local Portsmouth authors Kyra Rose and Kacey Victoria S. They both wrote and published books for their senior projects at Portsmouth High School, and will be here to talk about the process, read an excerpt, and do a signing. Please register as space is limited. Great for those interested in writing, publishing, and for those who would like to support our local authors!
Fused Glass with Deenie
Create your very own fused glass pendant or magnet with colorful pre-cut glass in this easy, fun class. Deenie Pacik Giuliano will walk participants through creating their own fused glass creation. All ages: adults, and children ages nine and up. Children ages 9-12 must be supervised one-on-one by an adult. No exceptions as this is a safety issue. No experience necessary.
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