Events
Wednesday, May 27
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
Thursday, May 28
10:00am - 11:00am
Circle of Pride Ambassador Meeting. We are a part of The Village Common of Rhode Island, a community organization of members and volunteers working together to enhance the experience of growing older for LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Rhode Island. Our... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, May 28
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 29
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Portsmouth Garden Club and the Library have joined forces to offer a lovely selection of vegetables, houseplants, perennials, and more! Enjoy a treat from our baked sale, too.
This fundraiser will benefit both organizations. Cash only, please... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, May 30
9:00am - 1:00pm
The Portsmouth Garden Club and Portsmouth Free Public Library have joined forces for their 6th Annual Plant Sale at the Library on Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM to 1 PM. You will find a lovely selection of vegetables, houseplants, and perennials for... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 01
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, June 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 01
6:00pm - 7:30pm
We host educational classes for local retirees and pre-retirees throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. These events are designed to help people better understand key retirement topics like Social Security timing, retirement tax planning, and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 02
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, June 02
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, June 02
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 03
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm
We host educational classes for local retirees and pre-retirees throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. These events are designed to help people better understand key retirement topics like Social Security timing, retirement tax planning, and... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 05
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, June 06
10:00am - 12:00pm
Annual homeowners meeting.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 08
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, June 08
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 09
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, June 09
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, June 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Dr. Alan Post, a long time meditator, and contributing author to "Meditation as Medication for the Soul" by Rajinder Singh as he discusses the... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 11
12:00pm - 4:45pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club memebers horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 12
10:00am - 4:45pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club members horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 13
10:00am - 11:00pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club memebers horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
More info coming soon!
Event Location: Teen Space
Monday, June 15
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, June 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 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
Tuesday, June 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Both groups (4:30 PM and 6:30 PM) should plan to come for a discussion of... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 17
9:00am - 11:00am
meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 17
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 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 22
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, June 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 22
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Perhaps one of our country’s greatest treasures is our extensive system of National Parks. Join author Matt Davis as he takes us on a virtual tour of some of the nation’s most famous parks. Showcasing dozens of his original photographs, he’ll... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 24
10:30am - 12:30pm
TBA
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 25
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 25
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, June 26
5:30pm - 8:30pm
One Up Games is coming, this time with LED Mini Golf! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come play mini golf and have pizza/snacks with their friends. Registration is required, along with a permission slip for being in the library after-hours and... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Saturday, June 27
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: Teen Space
Monday, June 29
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, June 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 30
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 30
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us outside to tie-dye white t-shirts for the holiday weekend! Plan your design, dye your shirt, and style as needed. All supplies included!
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, July 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, July 03
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room