The Library will be Closed Friday September 19th for staff training.
Events
Saturday, October 18
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, October 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
Monday, October 20
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, October 21
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, October 21
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, October 21
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, October 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Hunting Shadows by Charles Todd. A dangerous case with ties leading back to the battlefields of World War I dredges up dark memories for Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge in Hunting Shadows, a gripping and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, October 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Hunting Shadows by Charles Todd. A dangerous case with ties leading back to the battlefields of World War I dredges up dark memories for Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge in Hunting Shadows, a gripping and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, October 22
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, October 22
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, October 22
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 24, 2025.
No... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, October 23
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, October 24
10:00am - 12:00pm
VNA flu clinic. More info soon
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, October 25
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
Monday, October 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
Monday, October 27
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, October 28
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, October 28
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, October 28
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, October 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading an abridged version of this famous early American story, Fred Zilian will delight us with the beautiful prose of Washington Irving, tickle our imaginations with Irving’s descriptions of Ichabod Crane, Katrina van Tassel, Brom Bones, and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, October 29
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, October 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of fun and fright at the Portsmouth Free Public Library! On October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Children's Library is hosting a Family Halloween Party full of crafts, treats, and spooky surprises for kids up... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, October 30
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, 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
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 24, 2025.
No... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, November 06
10:00am - 12:00pm
Flower arrangements for Taste of Portsmouth
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
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, from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing... 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
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, 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
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
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