Events
Tuesday, June 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 11
12:00pm - 4:45pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club memebers horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 12
10:00am - 4:45pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club members horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 13
10:00am - 11:00pm
A beautiful display of Portsmouth Garden Club memebers horticulture specimens and house plants.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
More info coming soon!
Event Location: Teen Space
Monday, June 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 15
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 16
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 16
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Both groups (4:30 PM and 6:30 PM) should plan to come for a discussion of... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 17
9:00am - 11:00am
meeting
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 17
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expert rug hooker Roberta Conti will provide advice and enthusiasm for all rug-hookers, new and experienced alike. Bring your projects and enjoy the company of others as you work and learn this creative craft. This workshop is free and open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, June 20
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, June 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 22
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Perhaps one of our country’s greatest treasures is our extensive system of National Parks. Join author Matt Davis as he takes us on a virtual tour of some of the nation’s most famous parks. Showcasing dozens of his original photographs, he’ll... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 23
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 23
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 23
6:30pm - 7:45pm
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... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 24
10:30am - 12:30pm
Kick off the summer with a barnyard adventure right at the library! Join us for a Farm Friends Petting Zoo featuring Xen's Critters as part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program.
Families... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, June 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, June 25
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Friday, June 26
5:30pm - 7:00pm
One Up Games is coming, this time with LED Mini Golf! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come play mini golf and have pizza/snacks with their friends. Registration is required, along with a permission slip for being in the library after-hours and... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Saturday, June 27
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: Teen Space
Monday, June 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, June 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come learn about the history of the beloved sleuth Nancy Drew! This presentation will explore the evolution of the Nancy Drew books since the series first started in the 1930s. You will learn about the writing and publication of the popular series... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, June 30
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Friday, July 03
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 06
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get ready to paint, create, and have fun! As part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program, we’re excited to welcome back talented artist Julie Harrold for a special... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 06
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join instructor Julie Harrold for a fun, hands on painting class. Create a perfect summer night by the campfire! All materials will be provided.
Registration is required as participation is limited. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 07
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 07
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to our monthly mystery club!
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 to discuss a new selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year: thrillers, whodunits, cozies, police procedurals, and even books... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, July 09
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Event Location: Children’s Room
Monday, July 13
9:30am - 10:15am
Come join local PreK teacher, Miss Jenny as she shares yoga, mindfulness, music, books and more! This 45 minute class is open to children ages 4-6 years old with a caregiver. Yoga mats will be provided. We will meet in the program... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only. ... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, July 13
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Join us for this beginner watercolor workshop with local artist Lana Quann from The Wandering Brush. All supplies will be provided. More details to come! Registration will open two weeks before the event. This class is for adults 18+ as part of our... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 14
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 14
12:30pm - 1:45pm
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: balance, flexibility, strength,... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Calling all young crafters in grades 2 to 5! Join us for a special sewing workshop with Karen Katin from The Stitchery. This beginner-friendly hand-... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karen Katin from The Stitchery is here to bring some Christmas cheer to the library! Learn how to make your own Christmas tree ornament with just some basic sewing supplies. Space is limited; registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Wednesday, July 15
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and cheer—Jay & Leslie: Juggling and Other Nonsense is coming to the library as part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program!
This high-energy, laugh-out-loud show is packed with amazing juggling, silly... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 18
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