Events
Monday, March 02
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, 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
Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 04
3:30pm - 5:00pm
The K-12 Art Exhibition at the Portsmouth Public Library opening welcomes all members of the public to celebrate the artistic talents of the students in our community. March is the official Youth Art Month and the work will be on display for the... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, March 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Free to the public educational presentation focusing on shifting from saving to utilizing your income in retirement, focusing on strategies to help maximize your income by planning for the risks.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, March 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, March 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, March 07
10:00am - 11:00am
E-Bikes are a popular way to commute, explore and get out on the road. Join Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport's Community Educator at the library to learn essential information, education and training to keep new and returning riders safe on their e-bikes... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, March 07
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Local artist John Irwin will guide the class in this fun and informative 2-hour session. Taking you step by step, John will go through the process of starting a painting and attendees will add or subtract certain elements and decide when it is... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, March 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, March 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, March 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come join us for a musical journey celebrating the ‘Irish in America‘. Irish immigrants captured the heart of the nation with their mix of Irish jigs,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 10
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Maximizing ScholarshipsEmpower yourself with the knowledge and resources you need to access free money and keep the cost of borrowing down. January's session on what to do with your Financial Aid offer will also be covered in this... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, March 11
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, March 11
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, March 11
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, March 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, March 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, March 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
Monday, March 16
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, March 16
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 16
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, March 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, March 17
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 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, March 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins. Being a widower is not something Joshua Park ever expected. Given his solitary job as a scientist, his small circle of friends and family, and the social awkwardness... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, March 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins. Being a widower is not something Joshua Park ever expected. Given his solitary job as a scientist, his small circle of friends and family, and the social awkwardness... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, March 18
9:00am - 11:00am
Board meeting 5 members and invited guests
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, March 18
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, March 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, March 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Free educational event on the basics of social security open to the public
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, March 19
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting for students traveling to Costa Rica and their parents
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, March 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm
This month, Empower Her participants will take part in a fun and interactive goal-setting activity inspired by St. Patrick’s Day!
Girls and women will create a colorful “path to their pot of gold,” by painting a rainbow, exploring their dreams,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, March 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
Saturday, March 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Monday, March 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, March 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, March 23
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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We are a non-profit organization offering education regarding social security. The program is free and is offered to anyone interested in learning about social security. I typically like to arrive 1 hour prior to the starting time to allow... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, March 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