Join us for a discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose faced a crisis: the imminent sale of her daughter Ashley. Thinking quickly, she packed a cotton bag for her with a few items, and, soon after, the nine-year-old girl was separated from her mother and sold.
Join us for a discussion of The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede. The true story behind the events on 9/11 that inspired Broadway’s smash hit musical
Join us for a discussion of The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede. The true story behind the events on 9/11 that inspired Broadway’s smash hit musical
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage player Carol at Portsmouth Free Public Library and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's. Registration is not required.
Enjoy a fun day at Newport International Polo’s All Charity Day on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5 PM at the Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI
Today's the Day! Stop by the Reference Desk and Register for our Adult Summer Reading Program.
Looking for a place to talk about new and noteworthy TV shows and movies? Binge Club is the place to be! Each month we will break down a movie or TV series and discuss our feelings, theories and thoughts. It's like a book club for binge watchers!
The Library is closed for a Staff Meeting. We will open at 11 am.
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 other
In the spirit of Ken Burns' breakout PBS documentary series on American country music, acclaimed guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents “The History of Blues in America” a one hour program covering the history, influence and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. Joey highlights the influence of blues on virtually all styles of contemporary music over the past 7 decades playing a variety of songs on multiple guitars from his personal collection.
