2658 East Main Road | Portsmouth, RI | 02871 | (401) 683-9457 | Hours

The library will be closed Monday September 1st for Labor Day. Our Fall hours begin Tuesday, 9/2.

all Events

Monday, September 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karen Shea will present a workshop that focuses on verbal and nonverbal communication strategies and is designed to help speakers exude confidence when engaging in any kind of public speaking.  This program is free and open to the public but... Read More
Tuesday, September 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
Tuesday, September 23
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, September 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
Tuesday, September 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm
CPR and first aid for Beginners and Basic Life Support for medical professionals.
Wednesday, September 24
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, September 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
Wednesday, September 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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... Read More
Thursday, September 25
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Saturday, September 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
Monday, September 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.  Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun.  This card... Read More
Tuesday, September 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
Tuesday, September 30
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, September 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
Tuesday, September 30
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oakland Farm II Condominium Association Annual Owners' Meeting
Wednesday, October 01
9:00am - 10:00am
Art installation
Wednesday, October 01
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 01
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, October 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
Thursday, October 02
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Friday, October 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Friday, October 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Friday, October 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open to everyone! If you are any type of fiber artist (knitter, crocheter, tatting, hand sewing, felting, etc.,) please join us for an hour of camaraderie and discussion. Bring your latest project, or that project you seem to never pick up. All... Read More
Monday, October 06
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.  This card... Read More
Monday, October 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Tuesday, October 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
Tuesday, October 07
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, October 07
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting of local NARFE Members
Tuesday, October 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
Wednesday, October 08
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.

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