Events
Monday, November 03
9:00am - 9:30am
Get ready to wrap up 2025 with an epic reading adventure! The Portsmouth Free Public Library invites kids from Pre-K to 5th grade to join the Wrap-up 2025 Reading Challenge. Running from November 3, 2025, to January 2, 2026... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, November 03
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, November 03
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, November 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, November 04
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, November 04
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, November 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, November 05
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 05
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, November 05
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, November 05
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Open Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 05
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, November 06
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, November 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CPR Class
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, November 07
9:00am - 12:00pm
Flower arrangements for Taste of Portsmouth
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, November 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library will close at 4 pm today so that we can prepare our space for our annual fundraising event, The Taste of Portsmouth. Hope to see you there!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, November 07
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 24th annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, November 08
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, November 10
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, November 10
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, November 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you know a girl interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? Come join us for an introductory meeting! Girls will be able to participate in activities and traditions just like a regular Girl Scout meeting... and meet new friends!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, November 11
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Wednesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 12
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, November 12
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Free open to the public Social Security presentation reviewing some of the most common Social Security rules and strategies
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, November 13
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, November 13
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
Friday, November 14
9:30am - 12:00pm
Two-part fall education program presented by Elder Law Attorney David R. Ball of Ball Law Associates, P.C. that aims to demystify the complexities of estate planning and elder law by providing you with fundamental knowledge on key topics such as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, November 15
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
Monday, November 17
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, November 17
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, November 17
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, November 18
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, November 18
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, November 18
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, November 18
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, November 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 19
9:00am - 11:00am
Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 19
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, November 19
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, November 19
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, November 20
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, November 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Portsmouth 250th Commission
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, November 24
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, November 24
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, November 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm
A free, accessible, substance free event open to women and families in Newport County where we will be creating vision boards.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, November 25
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, November 25
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, November 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open to grades 6-12 only! Join us to make chocolate decorative pretzels with candy to make a Thanksgiving centerpiece ... or a sweet treat just to enjoy!
Registration for this event opens October 29th.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, November 26
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