The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Children’s Room
2026 Summer Reading Program Poster Contest
Summer Reading Poster Contest for Grades K to 5th.
Make an original poster to be used for the Library's Summer Reading Program.
All submission due April 24, 2026.
See PDF below for additional details and the entry form.
Mother's Day Crafts
Summer Break Pokemon Club: Grades K-5
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 program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.
Summer Break Pokemon Club: Grades K-5
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 program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.
Teen Lock-In Mini Golf with One Up Games
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 conduct expectations. (Sorry, no younger siblings/friends allowed). Kick off our Teen Summer Reading program with good vibes!
Registration opens June 15.
No Pre-K (3 and Up yrs.) Story Time Today
There will be no Pre-K Storytime on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Children's Library Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt 2026 is here! Please join us starting at 10AM on Wednesday, April 1st for a story time and egg hunting fun. We will have eggs hidden in the garden outside the Children’s Library area with a surprise inside each one!
School Break Pokemon Club: Grades K-5
Special 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 program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.
Special Storytime with Canine Companions
Join us for a very special storytime featuring Beth and friends from Canine Companions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
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