The Library will be closed on Sunday, 1/25, and Monday, 1/26, due to the weather.
Registration and Waitlist are FULL for this program
Step right up and experience the magic of Circus Dynamics! We're thrilled to bring you an unforgettable performance filled with jaw-dropping tricks, amazing stunts, and tons of fun for the whole family. This event is sure to leave you amazed and entertained!
Registration for this event if FULL!
The Easter Egg Hunt 2025 is here! Please join us starting at 10AM on Wednesday, April 16th for a story time and egg hunting fun. We will have eggs hidden in the garden outside the Children’s Library area with a surprise inside each one!
Get ready for a night of fun and fright at the Portsmouth Free Public Library! On October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Children's Library is hosting a Family Halloween Party full of crafts, treats, and spooky surprises for kids up to 5th grade! Come join us for a hauntingly good time!
Ornament Day is finally here!
Bring in the whole family to make Christmas Ornaments on Wednesday, December 18th anytime between 10am-4pm!
Get ready to wrap up 2024 with an epic reading adventure! The Portsmouth Free Public Library invites kids from Pre-K to 5th grade to join the Wrap-up 2024 Reading Challenge. Running from November 4, 2024, to January 3, 2025, this challenge is packed with fun and prizes, all through the easy-to-use Beanstack (https://portsmouthlibrary.beanstack.org) online platform.
We are so pleased to celebrate our annual Tree Lighting with your family...and with Santa! Come to the library on Sunday, December 1st 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 it!)
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fun, family-friendly drop-in event for children and their caregivers! This national celebration highlights the important role libraries play in supporting learning, curiosity, and family time, and we’re excited to invite families to explore all the library has to offer.
Get ready for a night of fun and fright at the Portsmouth Free Public Library! On October 30 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Children's Library is hosting a Family Halloween Party full of crafts, treats, and spooky surprises for kids up to 5th grade! Come join us for a hauntingly good time!
