The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
all Events
Thursday, May 21
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Sunday, May 24
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Monday, May 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Tuesday, May 26
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 26
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, May 26
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 27
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, May 27
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, May 27
5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Thursday, May 28
10:00am - 11:00am
Circle of Pride Ambassador Meeting. We are a part of The Village Common of Rhode Island, a community organization of members and volunteers working together to enhance the experience of growing older for LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Rhode Island. Our... Read More
Thursday, May 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, May 28
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Friday, May 29
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
Friday, May 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Saturday, May 30
9:00am - 1:00pm
The Portsmouth Garden Club and Portsmouth Free Public Library have joined forces for their 6th Annual Plant Sale at the Library on Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM to 1 PM. You will find a lovely selection of vegetables, houseplants, and perennials for... Read More
Saturday, May 30
1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Monday, June 01
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, June 01
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Battle of Rhode Island Chapter, Financial Committee meeting.
Tuesday, June 02
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, June 02
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, June 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our monthly mystery club!
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 to discuss a new selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year: thrillers, whodunits, cozies, police procedurals, and even books... Read More
Wednesday, June 03
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 03
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, June 03
5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Thursday, June 04
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.
Friday, June 05
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.
Friday, June 05
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.
Friday, June 05
5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Library is now on summer hours.
Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am to 8 pmWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am to 5 pmSaturdays 9 am to 1 pmClosed Sundays
We will resume our winter hours following the Labor Day holiday in September.