The Library will be closed Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25. Happy Holidays!
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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
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
Tuesday, February 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
"The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours....A reminder that goodness, and books, can still win in this world." —New York Times Book Review
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This... Read More
Tuesday, February 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
"The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours....A reminder that goodness, and books, can still win in this world." —New York Times Book Review
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This... Read More
Wednesday, February 18
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
Saturday, February 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Saturday, February 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Saturday, February 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ask, and you shall receive! Join us for our new Saturday edition of Fiber Arts - now you have TWO opportunities and times/days to join in the fun!
Looking for a place to work on your current WIP? On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have a... Read More
Tuesday, February 24
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 24
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, February 24
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 26
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Monday, March 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting
Tuesday, March 03
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, March 03
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Install art exhibit
Tuesday, March 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, March 04
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 04
3:30pm - 5:00pm
The K-12 Art Exhibition at the Portsmouth Public Library opening welcomes all members of the public to celebrate the artistic talents of the students in our community. March is the official Youth Art Month and the work will be on display for the... Read More
Thursday, March 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Friday, March 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, March 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, March 07
10:00am - 11:00am
Bike Newport safety informational program