This event is in the "All Ages" group Exhibit: Richard Haynes Community Mural 07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/30/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Lobby This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 - 30 2025 Exhibit: Richard Haynes Community Mural 07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Details: Noted local artist, educator, and Director of Admissions for Recruitment and Access at UNH, Richard Haynes, worked with LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and allies to collaboratively design a mural that was painted by the public at the Portsmouth Prid
This event is in the "All Ages" group Exhibit: Racial Unity Team's Art & Poetry Challenge 07/03/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/30/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Levenson Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 3 - 30 2025 Exhibit: Racial Unity Team's Art & Poetry Challenge 07/03/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Details: An exhibit of 63 works of art and poetry by residents across eight New Hampshire counties will be displayed at the Portsmouth Public Library July 3-31, 2025. More Info Please check the calendar before you visit. Exhibit will be available for viewing when there is not an event or meeting in progress.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sensory Play Time 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Sensory Play Time 10:00am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: Activity Details: Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Teen Escape Room 3:30pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Escape Room 3:30pm–5:00pm Levenson Room Full Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity Registration Required Details: Escape Room: The Library of ShadowsGrades 6-12 | 60 Minutes | Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Chinese Language Discussion Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Chinese Language Discussion Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Online Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Adult" group Genealogy Workshop: Using Blogs to Share Family History 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Genealogy Workshop: Using Blogs to Share Family History 6:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Genealogy Registration Required Details: Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new! Have you considered starting your own genealogy blog to share your stories from a family line or of a particular ancestor? Sharing your family history writing on an online platform can be both fun and easy to do! More Info This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Pajama Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth, Toddler, Preschool Youth Services Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Pajama Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Services Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time, Authors & Books Registration Required Details: Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffie and meet Miss Gretyl in the sun room for pajama story time! This story time is geared toward children ages 2-5 and will feature bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and more! Registrat
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing III 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Creative Writing III 6:30pm–8:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Writing Registration Required Details: The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.
