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Portsmouth: Then and Now with Jim Garman

The Portsmouth Historical Society will host a lecture by Society President and Town Historian Jim Garman, entitled “Portsmouth: Then and Now” at Portsmouth Free Public Library. Using his extensive personal collection of old and new photos, Garman will illustrate and discuss some of the many changes to Portsmouth over the years. This will be the final lecture of the year for the Historical Society which is already planning some of the history-related events for 2019. 

De-Stress and Set Your Mind for Success

Stress is one of the leading causes of illness in the United States. It can impact physical and emotional health, work performance and relationships. Take a break from your busy schedule and treat yourself to a session for stress reduction and self-care from Jill McLoughlin from The Healing Path.  Learn methods to manage stress and negativity at home and in the workplace. Find out how you can attract success in your life.

Knitting 101 with Traci Vaspol

If you have always wanted to learn how to knit, this class will get you going in no time!  Traci Vaspol from The Stitchery will cover casting on, knit stitch and pearl stitch, plus plenty of hints and tips to keep you going.  Please bring US size 10 or 6 mm wood or bamboo needles if you have them.  Yarn will be provided.

Knitting 101 with Traci Vaspol

If you have always wanted to learn how to knit, this class will get you going in no time!  Traci Vaspol from The Stitchery will cover casting on, knit stitch and purl stitch, plus plenty of hints and tips to keep you going.  Please bring US size 10 or 6 mm wood or bamboo needles if you have them.  Yarn will be provided.

YA Fiction Book Club

All ages 12-102 are welcome to our Young Adult Fiction Book Club, held on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30. Refreshments are served, and a lively discussion of that month's book is enjoyed! No registration required.

Our selection this month is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

You'll Be Hooked!

Join Roberta Conti for a presentation on the art and craft of rug hooking.  She credits her mother Wilhelmina Shaw who taught rug hooking at Swinburne School for over 25 years, for introducing her to this wonderful and creative hobby.  Over the years, Roberta’s mother tried to get her interested in the hobby without success.  Then as Roberta was cleaning out her mother’s basement in 1986, she found a little stool.  That one little stool project turned into a passion for rug hooking.  Since then, Roberta has hooked 1

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