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Community Climate Conversations: Edible Gardens Where You Are

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Edible Gardening Where You AreJoin us for another Community Climate Conversation sponsored by Portsmouth Climate Action, an affiliate of Seacoast C.A.N. and the Portsmouth Public L...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Discussion Group, Presentation
Details:

Edible Gardening Where You Are

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Historic Plaque Program- How to Research Your Historic Property

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Civics & Community, History
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Portsmouth Plaque Program —How to Research Your Historic Property!Are you interested in preserving the unique history of your home? The Portsmouth Public Library and the Portsmouth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Civics & Community, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 118
Details:

Portsmouth Plaque Program —How to Research Your Historic Property!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Volunteer and Board Member Fair

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Special Event, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

 Pro Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library are pleased to announce our Spring Volunteer and Board Fair, Tuesday, April 15 from 5:15 — 7:00 PM!Are you looking for a way ...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Civics & Community
Details:

 

Pro Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library are pleased to announce our Spring Volunteer and Board Fair, Tuesday, April 15 from 5:15 — 7:00 PM!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.

Planner Society Presents: Recyled Mail Art with Molly Meng!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Please join the Planner Society Wednesday, April 16th 7-8 pm on Zoom:Let’s celebrate Earth Day by making Mail Art with Molly Meng! In keeping with the theme of Earth Day, we’ll be ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Please join the Planner Society Wednesday, April 16th 7-8 pm on Zoom:

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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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there or served on a submarine stationed the...

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: OFF SITE
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Special Event, Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Twelfth Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Four Fish: Seafood & Sustainability Talk

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Authors & Books, Garden & Nature
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Four Fish: Why We Eat What We Eat from the Seawith Paul GreenbergIf you look at what Americans really eat from the sea, it's really just a handful of fish species. Four to be preci...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Presentation, Authors & Books, Garden & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Details:

Four Fish: Why We Eat What We Eat from the Sea

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Film Matinee: Twelfth Night! A Special Screening with Seacoast Village Project

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Film, Art & Culture, Drama & Music, History
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Join us for a screening Trevor Nunn’s 1996 production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! This program is brought to you through a partnership between the Portsmouth Public Lib...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Discussion Group, Film, Art & Culture, Drama & Music, History
Details:

Join us for a screening Trevor Nunn’s 1996 production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! This program is brought to you through a partnership between the Portsmouth Public Library and the Seacoast Village Project.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Richard II

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Henry IV, Part I

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Henry V

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!