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German Language Discussion Group

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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....

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, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, World Affairs
Age Group:
Adult
Online World Affairs Discussion Group:

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...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, World Affairs

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 moment. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

Where do we get our possible topics and a set of suggested articles from each week? From the World Affairs Council of America's Weekly World News Update.

For more information, contact our director, ccfriese@cityofportsmouth.com

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Weekly Meditation

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Details:

Hybrid Meditation

Our 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, December 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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 ...

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.

ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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...

Virtual Event
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.

Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room. We also offer an online Italian Discussion Group, learn more about it here. Please note t...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

French Language Discussion Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French 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 h...

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 in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Mah Jongg

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Gaming
Details:

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!

More Info

Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Poets' Workshop Group- On Hiatus in December

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
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.

German Language Discussion Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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....

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, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, World Affairs
Age Group:
Adult
Online World Affairs Discussion Group:

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...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, World Affairs

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 moment. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

Where do we get our possible topics and a set of suggested articles from each week? From the World Affairs Council of America's Weekly World News Update.

For more information, contact our director, ccfriese@cityofportsmouth.com

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Weekly Meditation

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Hybrid MeditationOur 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 attend...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Details:

Hybrid Meditation

Our 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, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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 ...

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.

ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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 may ha...

Virtual Event
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.

Creative Writing III

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Discussion Group, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.  Meetings are held on the first and third Thursda...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Craft Retreat: Knolling Workshop!

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Welcome to the first class of our Craft Retreat Weekend! The Craft Retreat is a 3-day event from Friday to Sunday, January 3 — 5. Each class is a crafty how-to taught by Ports...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Welcome to the first class of our Craft Retreat Weekend! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.We also offer an online Italian Discussion Group, learn more about it here.Please note that ea...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

French Language Discussion Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French 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 have ...

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 in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Craft Retreat: Art Journaling!

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Welcome to the second class of our Craft Retreat Weekend!The Craft Retreat is a 3-day event from Friday to Sunday, January 3 — 5. Each class is a crafty how-to taught by Portsmouth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Welcome to the second class of our Craft Retreat Weekend!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Craft Retreat: Origami Workshop

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Welcome to the third class of our Craft Retreat Weekend! The Craft Retreat is a 3-day event from Friday to Sunday, January 3 — 5. Each class is a crafty how-to taught by Ports...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Welcome to the third class of our Craft Retreat Weekend! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Mah Jongg

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

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 beginne...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Gaming
Details:

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!

More Info

Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Craft Retreat: Recycled Paper Art!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Welcome to the fourth class of our Craft Retreat Weekend! The Craft Retreat is a 3-day event from Friday to Sunday, January 3 — 5. Each class is a crafty how-to taught by Port...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Workshop, Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Welcome to the fourth class of our Craft Retreat Weekend!