The Library will be closed on Sunday, 1/18 and Monday, 1/19.
all Events
Tuesday, February 03
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, February 03
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, February 03
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, February 03
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, February 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, February 04
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, February 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration for the 2025–2026 Sky Kids program is full
This the bi-monthly meeting for Sky Kids, presented by Skyscrapers, Inc. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for ... Read More
Thursday, February 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Friday, February 06
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.
Friday, February 06
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.
Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fun, family-friendly drop-in event for children and their caregivers! This national celebration... Read More
Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fun, family-friendly drop-in event for children and their caregivers! This national celebration... Read More
Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fun, family-friendly drop-in event for children and their caregivers! This national celebration... Read More
Monday, February 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. Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun. Registration... Read More
Monday, February 09
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
Tuesday, February 10
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, February 10
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, February 10
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
Wednesday, February 11
10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a paws-itively delightful Special Storytime with the Potter League for Animals! Designed for children 18 months through preschool with a caregiver, this engaging 30-minute program blends stories, movement, and a fun pet-themed... Read More
Wednesday, February 11
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you interested in preserving your land for generations to come? This workshop will discuss what conservation/agricultural easements are, the legal framework of easements, landowner rights, the land acquisition process, and opportunities to work... Read More
Thursday, February 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, February 12
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Saturday, February 14
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
Sunday, February 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Monday, February 16
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Library is Closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
Tuesday, February 17
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, February 17
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, February 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Please join us for a discussion of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives.... Read More