The Library will be closed on Sunday, 1/25, and Monday, 1/26, due to the weather.
Events
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
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 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
Tuesday, May 05
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 06
8:00am - 12:00pm
More info soon.
Event Location: Off Site
Wednesday, May 06
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, May 06
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 06
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 07
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 09
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 12
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 12
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 12
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
Wednesday, May 13
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 14
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 14
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, May 16
8:00am - 12:00pm
More info soon.
Event Location: Off Site
Monday, May 18
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, May 19
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 19
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 19
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, May 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, May 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, May 20
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 20
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, May 21
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 24
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, May 25
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 26
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 27
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 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
10:30am - 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
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
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
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
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
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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
Friday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
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
Saturday, July 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 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
Tuesday, July 21
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, July 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Saturday, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 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