The library will be closed Monday September 1st for Labor Day.
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for an in-person paint party with artist Julie Harrold. All supplies will be provided, and kids will go home with their own masterpiece! Registration is required, and limited. Registration will open on September 14th.
Holiday Crafting Bonanza at the Library!
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 watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.
Please email Mr. John at kids@portsmouthlibrary.org with any questions, comments or concerns!
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Join us for the Sky Kids Awards Night presented by Skyscrapers, Inc.!
This special evening celebrates all the children who have completed the program, recognizing their hard work and enthusiasm for exploring the wonders of the universe.
Families are welcome to celebrate our young astronomers and their stellar achievements!
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for young astronomers who have pre-registered during the informational meeting held on September 24, 2025.
No walk-ins available.
We look forward to seeing our young astronomers for another exciting evening of stargazing and discovery!
Explore the Stars with Sky Kids at Portsmouth Free Public Library!
Discover the wonders of the night sky with Sky Kids, a FREE children's program hosted by volunteers from Skyscrapers, Inc., a group of amateur astronomers who love to share their passion for astronomy. This exciting program is designed for kids in grades 1 to 5 and will be held twice a month in the evening hours at the library.
Today is the day! Summer Reading registration begins today for all three of our programs: Kids, Teens, and Adults!
Can't make it today? Don't worry! You can register for the Kids and Teens program through July. Adults can register all summer long.
