The Library will be closed Sunday October 12 and Monday October 13 for the holiday weekend.
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.
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for an in-person paint party with artist Julie Harrold. All supplies will be provided, and kids will go home with their own masterpiece! Registration is required, and limited. Registration will open on September 14th.
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.
Join us for the Sky Kids Awards Night presented by Skyscrapers, Inc.!
This special evening celebrates all the children who have completed the program, recognizing their hard work and enthusiasm for exploring the wonders of the universe.
Families are welcome to celebrate our young astronomers and their stellar achievements!
Registration for the 2025–2026 Sky Kids program is full
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for young astronomers who have pre-registered. The Sky Kids program will run from October 2025 to April 2026!
Explore the Stars with Sky Kids at Portsmouth Free Public Library!
Discover the wonders of the night sky with Sky Kids, a FREE children's program hosted by volunteers from Skyscrapers, Inc., a group of amateur astronomers who love to share their passion for astronomy. This exciting program is designed for kids in grades 1 to 5 and will be held twice a month in the evening hours at the library.
