Thanksgiving Hours:
Wednesday November 26: The library will be open from 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday November 27: The library will be closed
Get ready to wrap up 2025 with an epic reading adventure! The Portsmouth Free Public Library invites kids from Pre-K to 5th grade to join the Wrap-up 2025 Reading Challenge. Running from November 3, 2025, to January 2, 2026, this challenge is packed with fun and prizes, all through the easy-to-use Beanstack (https://portsmouthlibrary.beanstack.org) online platform.
Get ready for a magical morning! Beloved children’s author Jill Austin is returning to the Portsmouth Free Public Library for a special storytime on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Crafting Bonanza at the Library!
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.
Please email Mr. John at kids@portsmouthlibrary.org with any questions, comments or concerns!
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Calling all readers in grades 3–5! Get ready for an exciting summer of books, fun, and pizza!
This year’s Summer Book Clubs feature two engaging reads:
Summer Reading Poster Contest for Grades K to 5th.
Make an orgininal poster to be used for the Library's Summer Reading Program.
All submission due April 25, 2025.
See PDF below for addition details and entry form.
