The Library will be closed Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25. Happy Holidays!
Swing by on Monday, December 22 for a full day of festive creativity! Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to make gifts, keepsakes, and holiday magic with our craft supplies (while they last!). Come craft, create, and celebrate—let’s make this season sparkle!
Join us on Sunday, December 7, as we kick off the holiday season with sparkle and cheer! Santa will arrive on a firetruck around 6:00 p.m. to light the tree, and families can meet him inside afterward to share Christmas wishes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and we’ll have cookies and hot chocolate for all. Free and open to the public—come celebrate the magic!
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 to 5th grade! Come join us for a hauntingly good time!
Come and meet Newton and friends!
Join Leigh and Newton for a special storytime!
Registration is required
Registration is opening on April 1!
The Wrap-up 2025 Reading Challenge is here!
Kids in Pre-K to 5th grade—get ready to read, earn raffle tickets, and a chance to WIN cool prizes like Squishmallows, spy gear, baking kits, and more!
Please take a look at the photos below to check out our temporary Children's area upstairs in our YA section!
Not seeing what you like/need? Put in a hold request by calling the library or logging into your account and we will retrieve the item for you!
Have questions? Please email porlibchild@gmail.com!
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!
Meet up start at 4pm (45minutes)
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Join the Wrap-up 2024 Reading Challenge today! Running from November 4, 2024, to January 3, 2025, this challenge is designed for Pre-K to 5th graders and offers a fun and engaging way to encourage reading during the winter months.
