The Library will be closing on Sunday January 19th for an extended construction project. Please see our announcement below for full details.
Join us for a discussion of The Boys in the Boat : Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown.
Join us for a discussion of My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.
My Brilliant Friend is a rich, intense and generous hearted story about two friends, Elena and Lila, growing up in Naples, Italy during the 1950s.
Join us for a discussion of Code Girls : The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II by Liza Mundy.
Join yoga teacher Mary Cadmus for a family-oriented yoga class at the library. Mary was intially drawn to the athleticism and beauty that yoga's movements held. She soon wanted to know more about the "why" she felt so good from yoga leading her to pursue her Yoga Teacher Certification. She pulls from her broad vinyasa knowledge to create classes that feel good in the body and calm in the mind. Her classes provide a calm, challenging environment that allows for play and creativity that is perfect f
The Portsmouth Historical Society in partnership with Portsmouth Free Public Library will host a book club discussion of From Slaves to Soldiers :The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution by Robert A. Geake. The book discussion will be held at the library. Join us as we kick off our new Adult Summer Reading Program!
Free developmental screenings offered to children ages 3 to 5 who are residents of Portsmouth, by appointment only.
Learn the craft of rug hooking if you are new to the craft or work on an existing project if you are a seasoned rug hooker at "The Island Hook-In" taught by Roberta Conti. This session will show newcomers how to do rug hooking and get advice on starting a project of their own. Roberta advises watching a Youtube video by Gene Shepard or a tutorial by Sara Beth Black to get an idea of the process. This session, you can continue your new project and fine tune your new skill of rug hooking.
For teens in grades 6-12: an opportunity to earn up to 2 hours community service hours, or just come complete the craft to help out for a good cause! On the second Saturday of April and May we will have a chance for teens to help spread a little good in the world - from items to donate to local charities to making cards to brighten a sick child's day. No registration required.
For teens in grades 6-12: an opportunity to earn up to 2 hours community service hours, or just come complete the craft to help out for a good cause! On the second Saturday of April and May we will have a chance for teens to help spread a little good in the world - from items to donate to local charities to making cards to brighten a sick child's day. No registration required.
Overdrive, our e-zone app, and Libby, the new, user friendly app that is based on Overdrive content will be reviewed. E-books, audio books, streaming media and more will be covered. This will be a lecture style class, so no need to bring your devices with you. Registration is required as space will be limited.
