Events
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
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fun, family-friendly drop-in event for children and their caregivers! This national celebration... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, February 09
10:30am - 12:30pm
Support group run through RI Alzheimer’s Association will be meeting weekly at the Library while the Senior Center is under construction.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program 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
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Staff Meeting to discuss website enhancements
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
Tuesday, February 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm
250 Commission meeting
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
Thursday, February 12
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, February 14
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, February 15
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, February 16
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, February 17
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 17
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 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for a discussion of James: a novel by Percival Everett. "From Percival Everett-a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards-comes James... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 17
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues.
Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players. The... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Tuesday, February 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
"The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours....A reminder that goodness, and books, can still win in this world." —New York Times Book Review
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 18
9:00am - 11:30am
Board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, February 18
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for a very special storytime featuring Beth and friends from Canine Companions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
During this fun and engaging program, children will learn about the amazing work Canine Companions does and meet a... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, February 18
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, February 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting of the Portsmouth Dog Park Committee
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, February 19
10:30am - 11:15am
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 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, February 19
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Senior Center Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, February 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Indivisible Island is a non-partisan grassroots local advocacy group. This is our monthly meeting.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, February 20
10:30am - 11:15am
Special School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Saturday, February 21
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
Monday, February 23
10:30am - 12:30pm
Support group run through RI Alzheimer’s Association will be meeting weekly at the Library while the Senior Center is under construction.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, February 23
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 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author, licensed therapist, and marriage counselor Terry Gaspard will be speaking about her new book, "Let's Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples". Her new book is unique for non-fiction, and it's filled with engaging... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, February 24
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 24
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 24
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 26
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, March 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, March 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 03
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Install art exhibit
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, March 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, March 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room