The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
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Saturday, June 20
9:30am - 12:30pm
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, June 22
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 22
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Perhaps one of our country’s greatest treasures is our extensive system of National Parks. Join author Matt Davis as he takes us on a virtual tour of some of the nation’s most famous parks. Showcasing dozens of his original photographs, he’ll... Read More
Monday, June 22
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Perhaps one of our country’s greatest treasures is our extensive system of National Parks. Join author Matt Davis as he takes us on a virtual tour of some of the nation’s most famous parks. Showcasing dozens of his original photographs, he’ll... Read More
Tuesday, June 23
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 23
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 23
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Follow scuba diver and photographer Tom Freeman along his travels beneath the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to view shipwrecks, sharks, whales and other marine life as he explores the depths. Tom's journey exploring the oceans started when he was 11... Read More
Tuesday, June 23
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Follow scuba diver and photographer Tom Freeman along his travels beneath the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to view shipwrecks, sharks, whales and other marine life as he explores the depths. Tom's journey exploring the oceans started when he was 11... Read More
Wednesday, June 24
10:30am - 12:30pm
Kick off the summer with a barnyard adventure right at the library! Join us for a Farm Friends Petting Zoo featuring Xen's Critters as part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program.
Families... Read More
Wednesday, June 24
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
Thursday, June 25
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Friday, June 26
5:30pm - 7:00pm
One Up Games is coming, this time with LED Mini Golf! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come play mini golf and have pizza/snacks with their friends. Registration is required, along with a permission slip for being in the library after-hours and... Read More
Saturday, June 27
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues.
Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players. The... Read More
Monday, June 29
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 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come learn about the history of the beloved sleuth Nancy Drew! This presentation will explore the evolution of the Nancy Drew books since the series first started in the 1930s. You will learn about the writing and publication of the popular series... Read More
Tuesday, June 30
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 30
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, July 01
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, July 04
9:00am - 9:30am
This year our national holiday occurs on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Join fellow citizens at 9:00 A.M. at the Blue Star Memorial on the grounds of the Portsmouth Free Public Library to read aloud portions of our nation’s founding document, the... Read More
Monday, July 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Monday, July 06
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get ready to paint, create, and have fun! As part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program, we’re excited to welcome back talented artist Julie Harrold for a special... Read More
Monday, July 06
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join instructor Julie Harrold for a fun, hands on painting class. Create a perfect summer night by the campfire! All materials will be provided.
Registration is required as participation is limited. Registration... Read More
Tuesday, July 07
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, July 07
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, July 07
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