2658 East Main Road | Portsmouth, RI | 02871 | (401) 683-9457 | Hours

Due to the snowstorm, the Library will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026 AND Tuesday February 24, 2026. All programs and events scheduled for the day have been cancelled.

Write Your Own Obituary

Obituaries DO NOT have to be boring or morbid! Learn how to create an obituary that paints a vivid picture of the life you lived. We will go over the six basic parts of an obituary with a special focus on the life story.  This informative program will be led by writer, Grief Educator and Director of Community Relations Memorial Funeral Homes, Kim Shute.

Room Reservation: 
Thursday, October 26
Program Time: 
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Category: 
Name of Organization: 
Portsmouth Free Public Library
Contact Name: 
Carolyn Magnus
Contact Phone Number: 
4016839457
Contact Email: 
director@portsmouthlibrary.org