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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
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
9:00am - 11:00am
Board Meeting
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
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.
Monday, April 27
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 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Financial Literacy month with us! This program is specially for teens. More info to come soon.
Tuesday, April 28
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 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, April 28
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 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
E-Bikes are a popular way to commute, explore and get out on the road. Join Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport's Community Educator at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM to learn essential information, education and training to... Read More
Wednesday, April 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Thursday, April 30
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Friday, May 01
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, May 01
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, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come! 
Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come! 
Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come! 
Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come! 
Saturday, May 02
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Karen Katin from the Stitchery to hear about the Rhode Island panel from the original 13 Colonies Tapestry Project to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. More info to come! 
Monday, May 04
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, May 04
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, May 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library board meeting

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