This event is in the "Adult" group CANCELLED Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Cancelled CANCELLED Italian Language Discussion Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year.
This event is in the "Adult" group French Language Discussion Group Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Cancelled French Language Discussion Group 1:30pm–3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group We Craft Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Apr 17 2026 Fri We Craft 5:00pm–6:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Crafts Details: We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time.
This event is in the "Adult" group Genealogy Workshop: Fold3 Flair Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Genealogy Age Group: Adult Genealogy Workshop: 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... Fold3 Flairwith Laura Street Chaplin Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Genealogy Workshop: Fold3 Flair 2:00pm–4:00pm 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! Fold3 Flairwith Laura Street Chaplin More Info Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nonfiction Book Club: Slow Noodles Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Nonfiction Book Club: The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 12 PM, in person only. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for... Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Nonfiction Book Club: Slow Noodles 12:00pm–1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Details: The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 12 PM, in person only. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card. Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon
This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 2026 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, World Affairs Age Group: Adult Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 2026 Mon World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Online Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, World Affairs Details: Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. More Info Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Hybrid MeditationOur Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Weekly Meditation 6:00pm–6:45pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Details: Hybrid MeditationOur Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Spanish Language Discussion Group 10:30am–11:30am Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-In Device Help Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Computer Age Group: Adult How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Drop-In Device Help 2:00pm–3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Computer Details: How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!
This event is in the "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Authors & Books, Language Age Group: Adult Take English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in Portsmouth! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes 5:30pm–7:30pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Authors & Books, Language Details: Take English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in Portsmouth!
This event is in the "Adult" group Planner Society: Sunshine Jars Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Crafts Age Group: Adult Bring your own jar to this event and fill it with your favorite quotes & kind words to draw from when you need it! We will provide some pre-filled quotes and blank paper to add to your jar. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Planner Society: Sunshine Jars 6:30pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Crafts Registration Required Details: Bring your own jar to this event and fill it with your favorite quotes & kind words to draw from when you need it! We will provide some pre-filled quotes and blank paper to add to your jar.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard! Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Genealogy, History Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) 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? Closed View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard! 10:00am–12:30pm OFF SITE Closed Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Special Event, Genealogy, History Registration Required 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 "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Hybrid Meditation: 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.... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Weekly Meditation 12:15pm–1:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness 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. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more about our volunteer instructors, at cityofportsmouth.com/library/weekly-meditation. No registration required. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
This event is in the "Adult" group CANCELLED: PPL for Parents presents: The Color-Brave Caregiver Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Civics & Community Age Group: Adult How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?How can I build a LOCAL community around color-brave caregiving race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Cancelled CANCELLED: PPL for Parents presents: The Color-Brave Caregiver 6:00pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Closed Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Civics & Community Registration Required Details: How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?How can I build a LOCAL community around color-brave caregiving race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Group I Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Writing Age Group: Adult The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group I, which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom two Wednesdays a month from 6 to 8 PM. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Full Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Writing Registration Required Details: The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group I, which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom two Wednesdays a month from 6 to 8 PM.
This event is in the "Adult" group Ask the Experts: Career & Skills Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adult Ask the Experts: Direct Answers from Local Pros. Ask the Experts is a series connecting you with local professionals for personalized support on life's most complex challenges. Looking for a career boost or want to explore classes at Great Bay Community College? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Ask the Experts: Career & Skills 12:00pm–1:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adult Program Type: Civics & Community Details: Direct Answers from Local Pros. Ask the Experts is a series connecting you with local professionals for personalized support on life's most complex challenges. Looking for a career boost or want to explore classes at Great Bay Community College?
This event is in the "Adult" group Chinese Language Discussion Group Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 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 Film: Best in Show Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adult Films: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Best in Show 2000. PG-13. 88 minutes.This 'mockumentary' follows five groups and their dogs on the road to the prestigious Mayflower Show. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Film: Best in Show 5:30pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Details: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Best in Show 2000. PG-13. 88 minutes.This 'mockumentary' follows five groups and their dogs on the road to the prestigious Mayflower Show.
This event is in the "Adult" group Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year.
This event is in the "Adult" group French Language Discussion Group Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 24 2026 Fri French Language Discussion Group 1:30pm–3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Poets' Workshop Group Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Writing Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Poets' Workshop Group 11:30am–1:00pm Macleod Board Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop, Writing Registration Required 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 Environmental Writing Workshop Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Writing Age Group: Adult Have you ever wondered if "nature writing" can only come from the wilderness, or if it can also be found in the heartbeat of our cities and the stories of our daily lives? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Environmental Writing Workshop 2:30pm–4:30pm Macleod Board Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Writing Registration Required Details: Have you ever wondered if "nature writing" can only come from the wilderness, or if it can also be found in the heartbeat of our cities and the stories of our daily lives?
This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
