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

Due to the snowstorm, the Library will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026 AND Tuesday February 24, 2026. All programs and events scheduled for the day have been cancelled.

all Events

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
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
Tuesday, May 05
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, May 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Tuesday, May 05
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, May 05
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, May 06
8:00am - 12:00pm
More info soon.
Wednesday, May 06
10:00am - 12:00pm
Portsmouth Garden Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Wednesday, May 06
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, May 07
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for children age 3 and up!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Saturday, May 09
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, May 11
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.

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