The Library will be closed Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25. Happy Holidays!
Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 23rd annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing food from some of Portsmouth’s most popular restaurants.
Do you have roots in the original thirteen colonies, the Quebec area, what is now California and Texas, or 18th Century France or Spain? The fight for American Independence succeeded with the assistance of many people beyond the colonies. Black and indigenous soldiers were vital to the war, and women contributed money, nursing skills, food and more to the war efort. Join Laurie Greaney, Volunteer Genealogist with the Daughters of the American Revolution, to find out if you have an ancestor who assisted the Revolutionary War.
If you shake your family tree, will an American Patriot fall out? We usually think of soldiers like the Minutemen, but the fight for independence succeeded due to the efforts of a wide variety of people. Black and indigenous soldiers served in the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and were integrated in the Continental line, and women contributed money, nursing skills, food, clothing and more. Even if you do not have deep roots in the thirteen original colonies, DAR members have proven Quebecois, Dutch, French, Spanish and Jewish patriots.
Today is the official last day of Summer Reading for our Adult Program.
Embark on an Epic Dungeons & Dragons (5e) Quest!
Step into a world of magic and mystery as you join us for an exhilarating Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Become a legendary hero, embarking on dangerous quests to uncover hidden treasures, face off against fearsome foes, and perform daring feats that will go down in history.
On June 1, 2023 after retiring, Donna and Mike loaded up their 25' Airstream Flying Cloud and left Florida on a one year camping trip. Most people said they wouldn’t last 3 months. They returned to Portsmouth in June of 2024. Come hear all about their adventures and see the photos taken along the way.
Portsmouth, RI, has such a unique history that authors have been writing about our town and our people for many years. Portsmouth Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program slogan is right: we have books in and about our backyard.
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. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's. Registration is not required.
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. Crbbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's. Registration is not required.
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. This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's. Registration is not required.
