Community Events
Saturday, May 17
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Local state legislators invite their constituents to a Meet-Up on Saturday, May 17th from 12:30 to 2:00pm at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Drop by to discuss your concerns and suggestions, for casual conversation, or just to... Read More
Saturday, May 17
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Sunday, May 18
1:00pm - 5:00pm
This is the annual presentation by the French Commandant attending the Naval War College.
Sunday, May 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is now closed on Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.
Monday, May 26
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Friday, May 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Portsmouth Garden Club and the Library have joined forces to offer a lovely selection of vegetables, houseplants, perennials, and more! Enjoy a treat from our baked sale, too.
This fundraiser will benefit both organizations. Cash only, please. ... Read More
Saturday, May 31
9:00am - 1:00pm
The Portsmouth Garden Club and Portsmouth Free Public Library have joined forces for their 5th Annual Plant Sale at the Library on Saturday, May 31 from 9 AM to 1 PM. You will find a lovely selection of vegetables, houseplants, and perennials for... Read More
Wednesday, June 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Friday, June 06
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Tuesday, June 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm
We have been to this library frequently to host this event, informational retirment workshop, marketed as a non library affiliated or sponsored event, no soliciting, non profit based out of bristol ri
Thursday, June 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Friday at 9 am.
Saturday, June 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Wednesday, June 25
10:00am - 12:00pm
Slither, crawl, and hop on over to the library for a wild morning with Reptile Nook! Meet real live reptiles and amphibians up close, including snakes,... Read More
Monday, June 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nancy Crawford, a member of URI Master Gardeners for over 15 years, will present “Container Gardening” at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on June 30 at 6:30 pm. Learn some basic techniques for creating attractive containers for display on your... Read More
Friday, July 04
9:00am - 10:00am
This year our national holiday occurs on Friday, July 4, 2025. Join fellow citizens at 9:00 A.M. on the grounds of Portsmouth Free Public Library to read aloud portions of our nation’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence, adopted... Read More
Thursday, July 10
3:30pm - 4:30pm
BH Executive Board Meeting open to association homeowners
Saturday, July 19
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Monday, July 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join local beekeeper Mark Hilyard as he speaks to the process and pitfalls of beekeeping in Portsmouth.
Friday, August 01
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Saturday, August 16
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Friday, September 05
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Saturday, September 20
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Friday, October 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Friday, November 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Saturday, November 15
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Friday, December 05
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More