Events
Monday, July 06
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join painting instructor Julie Harrold for a fun, hands on instruction class painting a perfect summer night by the campfire. All materials will be provided. Registration is required as participation is limited.... 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
Saturday, July 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
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
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
Teen Summer Reading program event
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
Monday, July 20
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 20
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, July 21
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 21
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 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, July 23
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, July 24
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 room at 9:30am.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, July 25
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, July 27
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 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join professor and author Matt Davis for a unique look at one of the most famous disasters in world history. Matt will describe the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, how these cities were... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, July 28
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 28
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 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Get Hooked on Book Bingo! All participants will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes, including new books! Please register so we can plan for space and refreshments. This... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Saturday, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 03
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 room at 9:30am.... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 03
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 04
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
Thursday, August 06
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, August 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP. Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 10
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get ready to be amazed as we celebrate the grand finale of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program with the incredible Magic of Russ DeSimone Show!
This fun-filled family performance is packed with laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping magic... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Thursday, August 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for the catch of the summer! Karen Katin from the Stitchery will be here to teach you a new needle based craft, making your own nautical design. All materials and instruction will be provided. Stay tuned to see what project you will be... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 17
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 18
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, August 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 24
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, August 24
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
Saturday, August 29
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, August 31
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 01
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
Friday, September 04
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP. Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 07
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Monday, September 14
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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 15
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room
Tuesday, September 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Event Location: Michael W. Mello Program Room