Childrens Events
Wednesday, May 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, May 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Monday, June 09
9:00am - 9:10am
Today is the day! Summer Reading registration begins today for all three of our programs: Kids, Teens, and Adults!
Can't make it today? Don't worry! You can register for the Kids and Teens program through July. Adults can register all summer... Read More
Monday, June 16
10:00am - 10:30am
Calling all readers in grades 3–5! Get ready for an exciting summer of books, fun, and pizza!
This year’s Summer Book Clubs feature two engaging reads:
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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
Tuesday, July 08
10:30am - 11:00am
Registration Required – Space is Limited
Stomp, roar, and read your way back in time with this dino-mite storytime! Join an educator from the... Read More
Saturday, July 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Registration Required – Space is Limited – Registration opens July 1!
Join Mr. John for a joyful and heartwarming special storytime featuring this year... Read More
Monday, July 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration opens on July 1!
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-sewing program is perfect for kids eager to learn basic stitching... Read More
Wednesday, July 16
10:30am - 11:15am
Registration Required – Opens July 1 Space is Limited
Get ready for a magical morning with Jill Austin... Read More
Wednesday, July 23
10:30am - 11:30am
Whoooo’s awake when the sun goes down? Join an Audubon Society of Rhode Island educator for a hands-on science adventure all about nighttime hunters! Learn how these amazing creatures survive in the... Read More
Thursday, July 24
10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the wild (and sometimes wacky) world of predators and prey in this interactive science program with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island! Kids will explore how animals hunt, hide, and survive... Read More
Wednesday, July 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Us for Puppet Storytime with Leigh Baltzer!
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories... Read More
Thursday, August 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a fun and lively discussion of Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas! This graphic novel adventure follows Max as he gets sucked into a high-stakes video game world where the rules and friendships are... Read More
Tuesday, August 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Step right up and experience the magic of Circus Dynamics! We're thrilled to bring you an unforgettable performance filled with jaw-dropping tricks, amazing stunts, and tons of fun for the whole family.... Read More
Thursday, August 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a delicious pizza party and a fun discussion of The Frindle Files by Andrew Clements! This twist on a classic tale follows Nick Allen as he revisits the famous “... Read More
Wednesday, October 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of fun and fright at the Portsmouth Free Public Library! On October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Children's Library is hosting a Family Halloween Party full of crafts, treats, and spooky surprises for kids up... Read More
Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm
More information to come