The Library is closed for an extended construction project. Please see our announcement below for full details.
Events
Wednesday, April 16
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
Saturday, April 19
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
Sunday, April 20
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is closed today. We will reopen on Monday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 22
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, April 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for the Sky Kids Awards Night presented by Skyscrapers, Inc.!
This special evening celebrates all the children who have completed the program, recognizing their hard work and enthusiasm for exploring the wonders of the... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 23
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, April 23
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, April 24
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
Tuesday, April 29
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
Wednesday, April 30
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
Thursday, May 01
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, May 02
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, May 06
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, May 06
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, May 07
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, May 07
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
Thursday, May 08
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, May 08
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, May 10
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
Tuesday, May 13
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
Wednesday, May 14
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, May 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garen Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, May 15
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
Saturday, May 17
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
Tuesday, May 20
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, May 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, May 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, May 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of lots of books! At this meeting we will:
1. Talk about the next year’s picks. Because we have lots of great suggestions and a pretty big group of readers, we will have to limit book... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, May 21
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, May 21
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, May 21
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, May 22
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, May 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is now closed on Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, May 26
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, May 27
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
Wednesday, May 28
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
Thursday, May 29
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
Tuesday, June 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, June 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 06
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
Saturday, June 14
9:30am - 12:30pm
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, June 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, June 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. A deeply evocative portrayal of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the daring trailblazer who not only created an inimitable legacy in American art but also... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. A deeply evocative portrayal of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the daring trailblazer who not only created an inimitable legacy in American art but also... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 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
Thursday, June 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Friday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 21
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
Wednesday, June 25
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