The Library will be closed Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
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 Declaration of Independence, adopted unanimously by a fledgling Congress 250 years ago on July 4, 1776. Copies will be available or you may bring your own.
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 years old! Photographed as he explored the world underwater, Tom captures this exciting place.
educational workshop/seminar based on social security and taxes in retirement
The Education Committee of Newport 100 ( a philanthropic group providing grants to Newport County nonprofits). Will be meeting ( in -person and zoom) to determine which organization to move forward for the 2026 awards.
The Portsmouth Prevention Coalition is partnering with the Women's Resource Center to host a watercolor painting workshop that is considered to be Art-Based Trauma healing. This is open to women and their families. Must RSVP to portsmouth@riprevention.org in advance to secure a spot, space and materials are limited.
We host educational classes for local retirees and pre-retirees throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. These events are designed to help people better understand key retirement topics like Social Security timing, retirement tax planning, and creating reliable income in retirement. The focus is on financial literacy and community education in a welcoming, classroom-style setting. Workshops presented by our financial educators are intended to provide clear, useful information to pre-retirees and retirees. We manage the event coordination, registration, and promotion.
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Monday at 9 am.
Educational presentation for seniors about the basics of Medicare and Social Security.
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