The Library will be closing today, Friday, 11/22, at 4 PM to set up for the annual Taste of Portsmouth.
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 during the informational meeting held on September 23, 2024.
No walk-ins available.
We look forward to seeing our young astronomers for another exciting evening of stargazing and discovery!
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!
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 during the informational meeting held on September 23, 2024.
No walk-ins available.
We look forward to seeing our young astronomers for another exciting evening of stargazing and discovery!
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 during the informational meeting held on September 23, 2024.
No walk-ins available.
We look forward to seeing our young astronomers for another exciting evening of stargazing and discovery!
Join us for a magical moment as we release our beautiful butterflies into the Children's Library garden!
Bring your family and friends to witness this wonderful event and celebrate the beauty of nature with us. We can't wait to see you here!
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Kindergarten Field Trip and Storytime at the Portsmouth Free Public Library (Not Public Event)
Today is the official last day of Summer Reading for our Kids, Tweens, and Teens.
Our Adult program ends August 31.
Today is the day! Registration opens for all ages for our Summer Reading program. Adults and teens in rising grades 6-12 should go to the Reference Desk to sign up in person and receive their registration goodies (while supplies last). Children should go downstairs to the Children's Room and staff can sign them up down there. There is NO online registration this year.
This Program is FULL
Rhode Island is home to nearly 40 species of reptiles and amphibians, also known as herps! You will be introduced to these scaly, slimy, and secretive creatures, the conservation work being done to protect them, and how everyone can be a "Herp Hero."
This program is open to upcoming and current Pre-Kindergarteners to 5th graders.
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
