Events
Saturday, July 27
9:30am - 12:30pm
Come join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 27
10:30am - 10:45am
Join us for a magical moment as we release our beautiful butterflies into the Children's Library garden!
Bring your family and friends to witness this wonderful event and celebrate the beauty of nature with us. We can't wait to see you here!... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, July 29
9:00am - 8:00pm
This week teens can take home the components for a homemade Bottle Rocket. All materials and instructions are provided.
Kits are for rising 6th-12th graders, and only 1 kit per teen is allowed. Kits are put out on Monday morning and will stay out... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Monday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 30
10:45am - 12:00pm
Marie is back with more chair yoga exercises! Chair yoga is a gentle approach to Yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, and, often, standing using our chair. Participants receive all the benefit of Yoga:
Helps with Balance
Improves... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 30
12:30pm - 1:45pm
The Library is so excited to be offering a second session of Chair Yoga with Marie! This session immediately follows the first class except there will be no class on the first Tuesday of the month. To reach as many people as possible, please do not... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 31
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Thursday, August 01
10:30am - 11:30am
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!
This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, August 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 05
9:00am - 8:00pm
This week teens can take home clay and paint kits to make their own moon trinket tray. All materials and instructions are provided. Kits are for rising 6th-12th graders, and only 1 kit per teen is allowed. Kits are put out on Monday morning and will... Read More
Event Location: Teen Space
Monday, August 05
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us with Karen Katin, from The Stitchery here in town, to learn how to felt wool onto fabric. Instruction, design planning, and execution will all be included. All materials provided, along with a set project, or if you are feeling a little... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop-in event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Tuesday, August 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our new monthly book club, centered around mysteries! Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss that month's selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year. This group is open to readers 14+ as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watercolor instruction for students entering Grades 6-12 in the fall. Whether you’re trying watercolors for the first time or refreshing your painting skills over the summer, this class is a fun intro to watercolor. Each session will cover a... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, August 09
10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for an exciting Audubon of Rhode Island Nature Event All About Birds, tailored for children in grades 3 to 5. This engaging program features captivating stories, fun activities, and an opportunity to meet a live bird!
Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for a discussion of this year's Read Across Rhode Island book Solito: a memoir by Javier Zimora
Our free copies of the book are all gone, but feel free to join... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 12
9:05am - 7:35pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prepare to be spellbound by the incredible Magic Show with Tommy James! Known for his captivating performances and astonishing tricks, Tommy James will bring wonder and excitement to our... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, August 14
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Event Location: Children’s Room
Wednesday, August 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all Summer Reading Book Club members (Grades 3-5)! Join us for the "The Lost Library" book discussion and pizza party hosted by the Children's Librarian.
No additional registration is required beyond signing up for the book club.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all young crafters in grades 2 to 5! We're excited to host a special Needle Art event with Karen Katin from The Stitchery. This beginner-friendly hand sewing program is perfect for those new to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 15
10:30am - 11:30am
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!
This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, August 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Today is the official last day of Summer Reading for our Kids, Tweens, and Teens.
Our Adult program ends August 31.
Event Location: Book Nook
Friday, August 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, August 17
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues.
Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players. The... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 19
5:30pm - 7:30pm
A Dungeons & Dragons (5e) adventure for adults.
Registration is opening soon.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, August 24
9:30am - 12:30pm
Come join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 26
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 27
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Regular meeting of the Portsmouth Dog Park Committee
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 02
9:05am - 7:35pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 03
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Monthly meeting of NARFE.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our new monthly book club, centered around mysteries! Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss that month's selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year. This group is open to readers 14+ as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, September 06
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 09
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. When Aisling Conroy's... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. When Aisling Conroy's... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, September 18
6:00pm - 7:45pm
We are thrilled to announce Marie Force, Aquidneck Island native and NYT and USA Today Best Selling author, will be here with us for a discussion and to help celebrate Library Card Sign Up month! More information coming soon.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, September 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Another year of Fiber Arts! We are so excited for the growth and new faces we see each month. If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of comradiere and discussion.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, September 21
9:30am - 1:30pm
Come join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 30
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, October 01
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Monthly NARFE Meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, October 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our new monthly book club, centered around mysteries! Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss that month's selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year. This group is open to readers 14+ as... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room