The Library will be closed Sunday October 12 and Monday October 13 for the holiday weekend.
Childrens Events
Tuesday, October 14
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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... Read More
Friday, October 17
10:30am - 11:15am
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... Read More
Tuesday, October 21
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, October 22
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, October 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 ... Read More
Thursday, October 23
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, October 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, October 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, October 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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... Read More
Thursday, October 30
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, November 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, November 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, November 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 ... Read More
Thursday, November 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, November 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, November 13
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, November 13
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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... Read More
Tuesday, November 18
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, November 19
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 ... Read More
Thursday, November 20
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, December 02
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, December 03
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, December 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 ... Read More
Thursday, December 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, December 09
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, December 10
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, December 11
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, December 11
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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... Read More
Tuesday, December 16
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.