This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group Monday, June 23, 2025 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 Jun 23 2025 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 "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Science & STEAM Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 In this workshop, participants design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg Machines, paper constructions, domino towers, exploding popsicle-stick snakes, and other awesome engineering exploratio Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions 4:00pm–5:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Science & STEAM Registration Required Details: In this workshop, participants design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg Machines, paper constructions, domino towers, exploding popsicle-stick snakes, and other awesome engineering exploratio
This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, June 23, 2025 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 Jun 23 2025 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 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 CANCELLED- Weekly Meditation Monday, June 23, 2025 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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Cancelled CANCELLED- 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 True Crime Book Talk with author Sharon Kitchens: The Murder of Dorothy Milliken Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Authors & Books, History Age Group: Adult On November 5, 1976 Dorothy Milliken was murdered. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 23 2025 Mon True Crime Book Talk with author Sharon Kitchens: The Murder of Dorothy Milliken 6:30pm–8:30pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Authors & Books, History Registration Required Details: On November 5, 1976 Dorothy Milliken was murdered.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Move & Groove Story Time Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Get your dancing shoes on for this interactive story time with songs, movement, and stories! Recommended for children ages 2- 5 years old and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Move & Groove Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Get your dancing shoes on for this interactive story time with songs, movement, and stories! Recommended for children ages 2- 5 years old and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Shakespeare Discussion Group: Henry IV, Part 1 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) 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group: Henry IV, Part 1 4:00pm–5:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open 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 Registration Required 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 Summer Yoga in the Garden Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Garden at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 17 to September 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Summer Yoga in the Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Garden Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Library Garden Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness Details: Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 17 to September 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group Speculative Fiction Book Club: A Tale for the Time Being Tuesday, June 24, 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... A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club: A Tale for the Time Being 7:00pm–8:00pm Macleod Board Room 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. A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Baby Laptime Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Baby Laptime 9:30am–10:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Toddler Time Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler Join us for Toddler Story Time!Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, playing and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Details: Join us for Toddler Story Time!Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, playing and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, June 25, 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.... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jun 25 2025 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 "All Ages" 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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Tie Dye Party! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Field Beside Library at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 We think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??) View Details This event is in the "All Ages" 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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Tie Dye Party! 1:00pm–4:00pm Field Beside Library Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Field Beside Library Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts Details: We think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??) More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Family Game Night Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Gaming Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Calling all Families! Do you love learning new games but hate reading the directions? Have you wondered about those weird Trash Panda and Gonuts for Donuts games in Youth Services? View Details 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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Family Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Gaming Details: Calling all Families! Do you love learning new games but hate reading the directions? Have you wondered about those weird Trash Panda and Gonuts for Donuts games in Youth Services?
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Group I Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, 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 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:30pm–8:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Full Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, 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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Ikenobo-Ikebana Exhibit 06/26/2025 @ 12:30pm to 06/28/2025 @ 12:00pm Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 26 - 28 2025 Ikenobo-Ikebana Exhibit 06/26/2025 @ 12:30pm–06/28/2025 @ 12:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Details: Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Ikenobo-Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Ikenobo-Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration 1:00pm–3:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Details: Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
This event is in the "Adult" group Chinese Language Discussion Group Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 Jun 26 2025 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 Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Special Collections at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, 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... Join us for a Research Huddle in the Special Collections Room! In sports, a huddle is when players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle 6:00pm–8:00pm Special Collections Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Special Collections Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Genealogy 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! Join us for a Research Huddle in the Special Collections Room! In sports, a huddle is when players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Pajama Story Time Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time, Authors & Books Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffie and meet Miss Gretyl in the sun room for pajama story time! This story time is geared toward children ages 2-5 and will feature bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and more! Registrat Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Pajama Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Services Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time, Authors & Books Registration Required Details: Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffie and meet Miss Gretyl in the sun room for pajama story time! This story time is geared toward children ages 2-5 and will feature bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and more! Registrat
This event is in the "All Ages" group Film Screening: The Friend Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: All Ages The Friend.2024. R. 123 Minutes. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Film Screening: The Friend 6:30pm–8:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Film Details: The Friend.2024. R. 123 Minutes.
This event is in the "Adult" group Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, June 27, 2025 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 Jun 27 2025 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, June 27, 2025 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 Jun 27 2025 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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Teen Lock-In Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Special Event Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18) REGISTRATION REQUIREDStudents entering eighth grade and up are invited for a WICKED FUN after-hours events at the library! Join us for games, food, trivia and pizza, plus hide and seek in the WHOLE library! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Teen Lock-In 6:00pm–9:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity, Special Event Registration Required Details: REGISTRATION REQUIREDStudents entering eighth grade and up are invited for a WICKED FUN after-hours events at the library! Join us for games, food, trivia and pizza, plus hide and seek in the WHOLE library!
