The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
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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
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Wednesday, July 08
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, July 09
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
Thursday, July 09
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, July 10
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.
Monday, July 13
9:30am - 10:15am
Come join local PreK teacher, Miss Jenny as she shares yoga, mindfulness, music, books and more! This 45 minute class is open to children ages 4-6 years old with a caregiver. Yoga mats will be provided. We will meet in the program... Read More
Monday, July 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Monday, July 13
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Join us for this beginner watercolor workshop with local artist Lana Quann from The Wandering Brush. All supplies will be provided. More details to come! Registration will open two weeks before the event. This class is for adults 18+ as part of our... Read More
Tuesday, July 14
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 14
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 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Calling all young crafters in grades 2 to 5! Join us for a special sewing workshop with Karen Katin from The Stitchery. This beginner-friendly hand-... Read More
Tuesday, July 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karen Katin from The Stitchery is here to bring some Christmas cheer to the library! Learn how to make your own Christmas tree ornament with just some basic sewing supplies. Space is limited; registration... Read More
Wednesday, July 15
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and cheer—Jay & Leslie: Juggling and Other Nonsense is coming to the library as part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program!
This high-energy, laugh-out-loud show is packed with amazing juggling, silly... Read More
Wednesday, July 15
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, July 16
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, July 17
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, July 18
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, July 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Monday, July 20
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, July 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, July 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, July 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.