2658 East Main Road | Portsmouth, RI | 02871 | (401) 683-9457 | Hours

Our Fall hours begin Tuesday, September 2.

Adult

Session 4 of "The Island Hook-In" with Roberta Conti

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. 

Traffic Stops & More

What do you do during a traffic stop - hands on the wheel or get your registration ready for the officer?  When exactly should you call the police?  What services do the Portsmouth Police offer?  Come meet Officer Maddie Pirri of the Portsmouth Police Department to find out the answers to these questions and more.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine with Karen Katin

Learn everything you need to know to safely and confidently use a sewing machine in this introductory class with Karen Katin from The Stitchery! All materials will be provided to make a simple project. No experience or machine necessary, use one of our 8 Brother sewing machines. All principles learned in class will apply to any make/model machine that you may have at home. 

Teen Fiction Book Club

Love Young Adult fiction? This is the place for you! All ages are welcome to discuss a YA title each month. Refreshments (usually all homemade by Sue!) are served, and no registration is required. Take a break from your adult life enjoy some teen fiction and discussion! Perfect for those 12-112. 

May 28th - Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart

June 25th - The Giver by Lois Lowry

July 30th - What to Say Next by Julia Buxbaum

August 27th - Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

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.

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