Events
Monday, December 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. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, December 24
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Thursday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, December 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Thursday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, December 27
10:00am - 11:30pm
Client visit
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, December 28
10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, December 28
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Award-winning actor/writer and Portsmouth native, Sarah McLean, will be here for a discussion, Q&A, and book signing for her new children's picture book Leah Is A Dragonfly Now: a true story of grief and everlasting friendship.Leah Is A... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, December 30
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. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, December 31
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, December 31
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, December 31
4:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library will close at 4 pm today. We will reopen on Thursday at 9 am.
We hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year's Eve!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Thursday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, January 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, January 03
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, January 06
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, January 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 07
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 07
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Monthly Meeting of local NARFE members.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 07
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, January 08
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 08
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garen Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, January 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Informational meeting to inform the residents of Portsmouth about the new Smart Meter installation
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, January 09
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 09
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
Thursday, January 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, January 11
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, January 13
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, January 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm
An informational session ran by Georgie Cranson (the Portsmouth Prevention Coalition Public Health Coordinator) about the start-up of a county wide girls Youth empowerment group. A little about the group "Empower Her": "Empower Her... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 14
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 14
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, January 15
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 15
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, January 16
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
Sunday, 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
Monday, January 20
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 20
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, January 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Jar City by Arnaldur Indridasen. When a lonely old man is found... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, January 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Jar City by Arnaldur Indridasen. When a lonely old man is found... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, January 27
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, January 28
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
Tuesday, February 04
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 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Bingo Games!
Make sure you register so we can ensure we have enough supplies:)
Prizes are books, puzzles and candy. This is a 21+ event.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, February 07
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
Tuesday, February 11
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
Sunday, 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
Monday, February 17
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 18
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, February 18
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
Tuesday, February 25
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, February 26
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
Saturday, March 01
10:00am - 4:00pm
More information to come
Event Location: Children’s Room