Events
Friday, March 28
9:30am - 11:00am
Portsmouth Garden Club floral design class
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, March 29
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Grieving a loss from a tragedy is a very complex journey. This session will help you navigate both the physical and the emotional toll that a death from a tragedy leaves on loved ones. Jackie Henderson will provide tools and guidance to help move... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, March 31
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. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, March 31
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Please let me know if there is any additional information needed to be reserved.
This will be marketed as its own event not associated with the library and there will be signage for the event stating this.
We are a nonprofit financial group based... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 01
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, April 01
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting of local NARFE members.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 01
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, April 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 02
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, April 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Organization meeting to discuss the formation of the to-be-formed Portsmouth 250th Commission.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, April 03
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, April 04
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 08
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, April 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for young astronomers who have pre-registered during the informational meeting held on September 23, 2024.
No... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 09
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, April 09
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garen Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm
A free educational event on the basics for Social Security planning
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, April 10
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, April 10
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Saturday, April 12
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
Sunday, April 13
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Presentation on the forced relocation of French speaking people from eastern Canada to Louisiana.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 14
9:00am - 10:00am
Vacation Crafts are here!
This week, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come to grab a kit from the Teen area of the library to make your own peep house at home.
Please, 1 kit only per teen. While supplies last!
Event Location: Teen Space
Monday, April 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
We would like to once again host Rhode Island Energy, this time to review the components of your energy bill.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 15
10:30am - 11:30am
FREE! Looking for a fun April vacation week activity for you and the kids?
Kickoff a fun 90 minute self-guided driving/walking tour of Portsmouth at the library this morning. FreshMaps and the Battle of Rhode Island Association have created a “... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 15
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of King: a Life by Jonathan Eig. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of King: a Life by Jonathan Eig. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 16
10:00am - 11:15am
The Easter Egg Hunt 2025 is here! Please join us starting at 10AM on Wednesday, April 16th for a story time and egg hunting fun. We will have eggs hidden in the garden outside the Children’s Library area with a surprise inside each one!
We... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, April 16
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
Saturday, April 19
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new 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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Sunday, April 20
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Monday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 22
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, April 22
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, April 22
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, April 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for the Sky Kids Awards Night presented by Skyscrapers, Inc.!
This special evening celebrates all the children who have completed the program, recognizing their hard work and enthusiasm for exploring the wonders of the... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 23
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, April 23
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
Thursday, April 24
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, April 28
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. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 28
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Please stop by the Library to hear local author Joe Salerno talk about his new book The Decision, about a well-respected attorney, Jonathan Silverman, who finds himself drawn into the tumultuous worlds of pharmaceutical research and criminal... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 29
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, April 29
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, April 29
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, April 29
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Free event open to the public presenting the most common Social Security strategies and rules.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 30
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
Thursday, May 01
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, May 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room