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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 Meditation

Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.

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

Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.

True Crime Book Talk with author Sharon Kitchens: Cold Case in Maine the Murder of Dorothy Milliken. Image is beige with a large photo of Dorothy Milliken in the center of the design. She is similing and wearing a sun hat.

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.

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Authors & Books, History
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On November 5, 1976 Dorothy Milliken was murdered.

Move and Groove Story Time Poster

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.

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
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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.

Henry IV, Part 1

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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 

Laptime summer 25

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.

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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.

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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!

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
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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!

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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....

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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

All Ages Tie Dye Party!!! Wednesday, June 25 - Bring your own shirts (or whatever!)

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??)

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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
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We think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??)

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Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Family Game Night Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM in July

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?

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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?

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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. 

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Registration Required
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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. 

Japanese Floral Arrangement Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibit and Demo June 26-28

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.
 

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
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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.
 

Japanese Floral Arrangement Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibit and Demo June 26-28

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.
 

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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.
 

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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. 

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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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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!

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Special Collections
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Genealogy
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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!

Pajama Story Time Thursdays this summer at 6:30 PM

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

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time, Authors & Books
Registration Required
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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

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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.

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Film
Details:

 

The Friend.
2024. R. 123 Minutes.

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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.
 

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
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This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year.
 

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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.

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
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The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.

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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 REQUIRED

Students 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!

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Special Event
Registration Required
Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Students 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!

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
All Ages

If you want to improve your English, join us at our new English Conversation Group!

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
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If you want to improve your English, join us at our new English Conversation Group!

Reading Dogs Saturdays 10 AM

Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5

Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our reading dogs ⁠— first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of the library and is open to readers of all ages.

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Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5
Program Type: Activity, Authors & Books
Details:

Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our reading dogs ⁠— first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of the library and is open to readers of all ages.

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Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

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

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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.