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Tuesday, July 07
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, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Wednesday, July 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
What's a book tasting? An opportunity to sit with fellow readers and hear what books they've loved this year. Everyone comes with 1 to 2 great titles to share – fiction, non-fiction, everything! You’ll get a brief taste of a lot of book ideas to... Read More
Thursday, July 09
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, July 09
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Monday, July 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
Tuesday, July 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Calling all young crafters in grades 2 to 5! Join us for a special sewing workshop with Karen Katin from The Stitchery. This beginner-friendly hand-... Read More
Tuesday, July 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Summer Reading program event
Monday, July 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, July 20
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, July 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Tuesday, July 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Tuesday, July 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Tuesday, July 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reserved for the Third Tuesday Book Club.
Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required to attend.
Thursday, July 23
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Saturday, July 25
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Monday, July 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, July 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join professor and author Matt Davis for a unique look at one of the most famous disasters in world history. Matt will describe the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, how these cities were... Read More
Monday, July 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join professor and author Matt Davis for a unique look at one of the most famous disasters in world history. Matt will describe the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, how these cities were... Read More
Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Get Hooked on Book Bingo! All participants will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes, including new books! Please register so we can plan for space and refreshments. This... Read More
Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Get Hooked on Book Bingo! All participants will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes, including new books! Please register so we can plan for space and refreshments. This... Read More
Saturday, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Saturday, August 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal... Read More
Monday, August 03
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
Tuesday, August 04
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
Thursday, August 06
10:30am - 11:15am
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)
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... Read More
Friday, August 07
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.