The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
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Wednesday, July 22
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 23
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 23
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 24
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 room at 9:30am.... Read More
Friday, July 24
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 25
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, July 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Monday, July 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join professor and author Matt Davis for a unique look at one of the most famous disasters in world history. Matt will describe the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, how these cities were... Read More
Monday, July 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join professor and author Matt Davis for a unique look at one of the most famous disasters in world history. Matt will describe the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, how these cities were... Read More
Tuesday, July 28
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 28
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 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Carl Seadale for an informative Medicare review session covering many of the important changes that have taken place over the past several years — along with updates.
This presentation is designed to help you better understand your current... Read More
Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Get Hooked on Book Bingo! All participants will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes, including new books! Please register so we can plan for space and refreshments. This... Read More
Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Get Hooked on Book Bingo! All participants will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes, including new books! Please register so we can plan for space and refreshments. This... Read More
Wednesday, July 29
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 30
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 31
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, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Saturday, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Monday, August 03
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 room at 9:30am.... Read More
Monday, August 03
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage! Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Tuesday, August 04
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, August 05
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, August 05
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, August 06
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, August 06
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, August 07
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, August 07
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, August 07
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, August 08
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