Event List

Join us each Saturday for Family Story Time! This story time is recommended for children ages 6 months to 7-years-old and their caregivers. Each week will feature stories, singing,

Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our certified reading dogs ⁠— first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of t

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM! The game is fun for all ages, free, fast, and easy to learn. We teach b

Fans of The Poop Museum Part One, will adore The Poop Museum Part Two! In Part Two, as the title suggests, there is EVEN MORE POO! And even more super interesting butts! Visit

The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.   Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes.

Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! Join us every Monday for games, crafts, and other incredibly fun and interesting activities planned JUST FOR YOU!!! Come on over, hang out with

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online at the mo

Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or at

Join us for Waddler Time! This is a story time designed for our mobile young patrons ages 1-3 yrs.  We will do lots of songs, rhymes and dancing.   Please registe

The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will

Final Homeschool Hangout before Summer!!! You've cooked, built rockets, created 3D sculptures and designed 3D prints! Now we need your help for one last adventure before Summer.

Early Chapter Book Club is now for readers in Grades 2 & 3 We will discuss our book, complete an extension activity, and play literacy games. This book club does not teach

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of th

ADVENTURE AWAITS!! Join us for Teen D&D! Ages 13+ Every two weeks we get together and roll the dice! New to the game? No problem! Email Andrew to set up an introductory s

In this beginner's crochet class, Cali McDonald will teach individuals a basic understanding of how to crochet in rows. This will include how to hold the crochet hook and yarn, lea

The library's Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the final Tuesday each month at 7 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for ch

The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker – and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh’s dead, carrying messages t

Join us for Lap Time! Lap Time is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, singing, playing and more! Please note that registration for story time is

Join us for books, songs, and rhymes at a story time recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers. Please register ONCE for your family group, and let us know ho

Our Weekly Meditation will now be hosted in the Levenson Room AND online, every Wednesday from 12:15 - 1 PM! Attend in person or via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience.

Join us for LEGO Club at PPL! Each week children in grades K-5 are invited to join us in the Levenson Room to create unique LEGO challenges, work on individual projects and have fu

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.  We also offer an in-person Italian Discussion Group that meets at the library, learn more about it here.

The Portsmouth Public Library invites you to join Creative Writing Group II which meets in person at the library and online via Zoom, on the first and third Wednesdays of the

The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.  Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and ma