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Saturday, April 11
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
Monday, April 13
10:30am - 12:30pm
Support group run through RI Alzheimer’s Association will be meeting weekly at the Library while the Senior Center is under construction.
Monday, April 13
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, April 13
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, April 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
Tuesday, April 14
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, April 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
Tuesday, April 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Tuesday, April 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Debra Curtis will be the featured guest speaker on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at Portsmouth Free Public Library. Curtis’ debut novel set in Portsmouth, RI, Laws of Love and Logic, was picked by Jenna Bush... Read More
Wednesday, April 15
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, April 15
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
Wednesday, April 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Keith Tavares began collecting names, dates, photos, and stories about his family when he was a boy, and as genealogical technology advanced, so did his research. The result of his research is his new book “An Azorean Family’s History... Read More
Thursday, April 16
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Thursday, April 16
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Monday, April 20
10:30am - 12:30pm
Support group run through RI Alzheimer’s Association will be meeting weekly at the Library while the Senior Center is under construction.
Monday, April 20
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, April 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm
For teens only in grades 6-12.
Learn how to create your own books! Participants will create their own sketch book or journal to learn the art of bookbinding. Abby has been creating and self-publishing her own books and will be teaching teens how the... Read More
Tuesday, April 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
Tuesday, April 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
Tuesday, April 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Tuesday, April 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Tuesday, April 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a... Read More
Wednesday, April 22
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, April 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Find out more about our country's beginnings with Fred Zilian, Ph. D. After summarizing events in the American colonies leading up to the American Revolution, this lecture will examine the early acts of resistance by Rhode Islanders, the colony’s... Read More
Thursday, April 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
Take your first step toward learning American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling in this Elementary ASL I class with William Blais. The course will focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary as it is used in the Deaf community. ... Read More
Monday, April 27
10:30am - 12:30pm
Support group run through RI Alzheimer’s Association will be meeting weekly at the Library while the Senior Center is under construction.