Special Storytime with Canine Companions
Join us for a very special storytime featuring Beth and friends from Canine Companions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Childrens
Special Storytime with Author Jill Austin
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 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Wrap-up 2025 Reading Challenge - Begins
Get ready to wrap up 2025 with an epic reading adventure! The Portsmouth Free Public Library invites kids from Pre-K to 5th grade to join the Wrap-up 2025 Reading Challenge. Running from November 3, 2025, to January 2, 2026, this challenge is packed with fun and prizes, all through the easy-to-use Beanstack (https://portsmouthlibrary.beanstack.org) online platform.
Annual Tree Lighting
We are so pleased to celebrate our 42nd Annual Tree Lighting with your family...and with Santa! Come to the library on Sunday, December 7th at 5:30 pm to begin the celebration. Santa arrives promptly at 6 pm on a Firetruck (don't be late, you don't want to miss
Special Storytime with Author Jill Austin
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 Paint Party with Julie Harrold
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
Holiday Crafting Bonanza at the Library!
Pokemon Club: Grades K-5
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!
Pre-K (3 and Up yrs.) Story Time
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Toddler (18 mo.- 3 yrs.) Story Time
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
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