Events
Tuesday, April 07
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, April 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, April 07
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, April 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Take down art exhibit
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 08
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garen Club Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 08
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
Thursday, April 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, April 09
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, April 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lorrance Malko, Senior Outreach Coordinator, Care New England-Butler Hospital, will be presenting information designed for older adults, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about brain health and aging. The information is focused on... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, April 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, April 13
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, April 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. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 13
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, April 14
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, April 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, April 14
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, April 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Debra Curtis will be the featured guest speaker on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at Portsmouth Free Public Library. Curtis’ debut novel set in Portsmouth, RI, Laws of Love and Logic, was picked by Jenna Bush... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 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, April 15
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, April 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Keith Tavares began collecting names, dates, photos, and stories about his family when he was a boy, and as genealogical technology advanced, so did his research. The result of his research is his new book “An Azorean Family’s History... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, April 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
Monday, April 20
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, April 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. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm
For teens only in grades 6-12.
Learn how to create your own books! Participants will create their own sketch book or journal to learn the art of bookbinding. Abby has been creating and self-publishing her own books and will be teaching teens how the... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 21
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Teen Space
Tuesday, April 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 22
9:00am - 11:00am
Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 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, April 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Find out more about our country's beginnings with Fred Zilian, Ph. D. After summarizing events in the American colonies leading up to the American Revolution, this lecture will examine the early acts of resistance by Rhode Islanders, the colony’s... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 27
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, April 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. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, April 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Financial Literacy month with us! This program is geared for young adults, ages 18 - 25 (but all are welcome) who are new to the financial landscape. Learn about investments/stocks/bonds, diversifying, risk, types of accounts, strategizing... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 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, April 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
E-Bikes are a popular way to commute, explore and get out on the road. Join Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport's Community Educator at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM to learn essential information, education and training to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, April 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
Thursday, April 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
Friday, May 01
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, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, May 04
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, May 04
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, May 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, May 05
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, May 05
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