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World Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, August 25, 2025 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.
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Weekly Meditation

Monday, August 25, 2025 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.

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Spanish Language Discussion Group

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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 have...

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.

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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!

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Speculative Fiction Book Club: Shubeik Lubeik

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Hybrid Spec Fic Book Club:

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...

Details:

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena MohamedThree wishes that are sold at an unassuming kiosk in Cairo link Aziza, Nour, and Shokry, changing their perspectives as well as their lives. Aziza le...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Details:

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 checkout with a library card.

Registration is optional - register to receive reminders!

This club will be held in hybrid format. Come in person at the library, or attend online! Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

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Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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....

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

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Writers...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 

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Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, August 28, 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. 

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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, August 29, 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 and online via Zoom. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teac...

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 and online via Zoom.
 

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French Language Discussion Group

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no na...

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

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.

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Spanish Language Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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 have...

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.

Mystery Book Club:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Hybrid Mystery Book Club:

The library's Mystery Book Club meets at 1 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkou...

Details:

   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Details:

The library's Mystery Book Club meets at 1 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.

Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card.

Registration is optional - register to receive reminders!

This club will be held in hybrid format. Come in person at the library, or attend online! Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.

 

 

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Drop In Device Help

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby or Hoopla? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! Get one-on-one help with these quest...

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 or Hoopla? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!

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Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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....

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

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Creative Writing Group II

Wednesday, September 3, 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 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 ...

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 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 month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

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Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, September 4, 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. 

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Creative Writing III

Thursday, September 4, 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.

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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, September 5, 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 and online via Zoom. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teac...

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 and online via Zoom.
 

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French Language Discussion Group

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no na...

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

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.

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Mah Jongg

Saturday, September 6, 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.

Fiction Book Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Hybrid Fiction Book Club:

The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 7 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for check...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 7 PM. All are welcome.

Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card.

Registration is optional - register to receive reminders!

This club will be held in hybrid format. Come in person at the library, or attend online! Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.

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German Language Discussion Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 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. The...

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.  

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World Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.
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Weekly Meditation

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.