The Library will be closed on Sunday, 1/18 and Monday, 1/19.
Events
Saturday, January 17
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for our Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a community meet up of fiber artists... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, January 17
1:00pm - 3:00pm
This meeting is a structured mastermind and business training session designed to support entrepreneurs and professionals in developing financial literacy, leadership skills, and income-building strategies. The session will include guided discussion... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Sunday, January 18
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, January 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 20
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 20
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, January 20
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 20
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Study for Midterms at the Library! We'll provide a different free snack each day to keep you motivated.
Come here to focus on your studies, see classmates to review your topics, and spread out at our desk space. For some, a few hours studying here... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Tuesday, January 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah. Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 21
9:00am - 11:00am
Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 21
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, January 21
11:00am - 8:00pm
Study for Midterms at the Library! We'll provide a different free snack each day to keep you motivated.
Come here to focus on your studies, see classmates to review your topics, and spread out at our desk space. For some, a few hours studying here... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Wednesday, January 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expert rug hooker Roberta Conti will provide advice and enthusiasm for all rug-hookers, new and experienced alike. Bring your projects and enjoy the company of others as you work and learn this creative craft. This workshop is free and open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 21
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Girl Scout Troop 495 - Meeting 2 (Temporary Location)
Alternate location due to VFW Post closure. This is likely TBD as we may return to VFW or find alternate location for Meeting 2.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration for the 2025–2026 Sky Kids program is full
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, January 22
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, January 22
11:00am - 6:00pm
Study for Midterms at the Library! We'll provide a different free snack each day to keep you motivated.
Come here to focus on your studies, see classmates to review your topics, and spread out at our desk space. For some, a few hours studying here... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Friday, January 23
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The library will close at 5 PM to allow for staff training.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, January 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 27
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 27
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, January 27
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Making Sense of your Financial Aid OfferNavigating the college financing process can be confusing. Understand how to interpret a financial aid offer, then learn how to evaluate your free options and gap financing.
Gina Rigby from... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, January 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 28
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Girl Scout Troop #680 needed a meeting space for one day..
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, January 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, February 02
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, February 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 03
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 03
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, February 03
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our monthly mystery club!
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 to discuss a new selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year: thrillers, whodunits, cozies, police procedurals, and even books... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, February 04
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration for the 2025–2026 Sky Kids program is full
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, February 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, February 06
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP. Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm
More information to come
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, February 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, February 09
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Step into a world of magic and mystery as you join us for an exhilarating Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Become a legendary hero, embarking on dangerous quests to uncover hidden treasures, face off against fearsome foes, and perform daring... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 10
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 10
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, February 10
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 11
10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a paws-itively delightful Special Storytime with the Potter League for Animals! Designed for children 18 months through preschool with a caregiver, this engaging 30-minute program blends stories, movement, and a fun pet-themed... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 11
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you interested in preserving your land for generations to come? This workshop will discuss what conservation/agricultural easements are, the legal framework of easements, landowner rights, the land acquisition process, and opportunities to work... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, February 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room