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

Adult Events

Wednesday, April 15
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expert rug hooker Roberta Conti will provide advice and enthusiasm for all rug-hookers, new and experienced alike.  Bring your projects and enjoy the company of others as you work and learn this creative craft.   This workshop is free and open to... Read More
Wednesday, April 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Keith Tavares began collecting names, dates, photos, and stories about his family when he was a boy, and as genealogical technology advanced, so did his research.  The result of his research is his new book “An Azorean Family’s History... Read More
Friday, April 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lorrance Malko, Senior Outreach Coordinator, Care New England-Butler Hospital, will be presenting information designed for older adults, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about brain health and aging.  The information is focused on... Read More
Monday, April 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.   Our Cribbage Group is now full.  Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Tuesday, April 21
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.  After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.  After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Wednesday, April 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck.  Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others.  Guest instructors will help new participants get started.  This new program is open to... Read More
Wednesday, April 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Find out more about our country's beginnings with Fred Zilian, Ph. D.    After summarizing events in the American colonies leading up to the American Revolution, this lecture will examine the early acts of resistance by Rhode Islanders, the colony’s... Read More
Monday, April 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.   Our Cribbage Group is now full.  Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Monday, April 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Financial Literacy month with us! This program is geared for young adults, ages 18 - 25 (but all are welcome) who are new to the financial landscape. Learn about investments/stocks/bonds, diversifying, risk, types of accounts, strategizing... Read More
Tuesday, April 28
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, April 28
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, April 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
E-Bikes are a popular way to commute, explore and get out on the road. Join Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport's Community Educator at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM to learn essential information, education and training to... Read More
Friday, May 01
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP.  Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.
Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the America's Tapestry Project that celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Hand embroidered and sewn by Karen and other local volunteers, this will be your only chance... Read More
Monday, May 04
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.   Our Cribbage Group is now full.  Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Tuesday, May 05
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, May 05
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Wednesday, May 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck.  Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others.  Guest instructors will help new participants get started.  This new program is open to... Read More
Saturday, May 09
9:30am - 1:30pm
Come join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to... Read More
Monday, May 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.   Our Cribbage Group is now full.  Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Tuesday, May 12
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, May 12
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Thursday, May 14
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community.  ... Read More
Monday, May 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.   Our Cribbage Group is now full.  Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Monday, May 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Step into a world of magic and mystery as you join us for an exhilarating Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Become a legendary hero, embarking on dangerous quests to uncover hidden treasures, face off against fearsome foes, and perform daring... Read More
Tuesday, May 19
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Tuesday, May 19
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises!  Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair.  Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More

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