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. LEGO Club Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Details: Join us for LEGO Club at PPL! Each week children in grades K-5 are invited to join us in the Levenson Room to create unique LEGO challenges, work on individual projects and have fu... 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. Dec 12 2024 Thu LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Crafts Details: Join us for LEGO Club at PPL! Each week children in grades K-5 are invited to join us in the Levenson Room to create unique LEGO challenges, work on individual projects and have fun with other LEGO loving kids!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Chinese Language Discussion Group Thursday, December 12, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 12 2024 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 "All Ages" group. Film Screening: Emma Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: All Ages Details: Emma2020. PG. 124 Minutes.Beautiful, smart, and wealthy, Emma Woodhouse navigates her way through misguided matches, romantic missteps, and the challenges of growing up -- al... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Film Screening: Emma 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Film Details: Emma2020. PG. 124 Minutes.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, December 13, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:30pm - 1:30pm Macleod Board Room 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 13, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 13 2024 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 in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult" 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 "Grades K - 2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group. Regency Ball Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Art & Culture, Authors & Books, History Age Group: All Ages, Adult, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Details: The Queen herself requests the pleasure of your company at the event of the season: the Regency Ball.Who shall rise as the diamond amid Portsmouth’s best and brightest? Hosted with... Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult" 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 "Grades K - 2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Regency Ball 6:00pm - 9:00pm Lobby Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages, Adult, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Special Event, Art & Culture, Authors & Books, History Required Seats Remaining: 206 Details: The Queen herself requests the pleasure of your company at the event of the season: the Regency Ball.
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. Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 Details: Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our certified reading dogs — first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of t... 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. Dec 14 2024 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Services 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 certified 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. 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. Mah Jongg Saturday, December 14, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Mah Jongg 10:00am - 12:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room 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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Poets' Workshop Group Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Writing Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) 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... Closed Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Poets' Workshop Group 11:30am - 1:00pm Macleod Board Room Closed Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop, Writing Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Nonfiction Book Club: The Chiffon Trenches Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Authors & Books Age Group: Adult Hybrid Nonfiction Book Club: The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 1 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout wit... Details: The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley Discover what truly happens behind the scenes in the world of high fashion in this detailed, storied memoir from style icon, bestsellin... Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Nonfiction Book Club: The Chiffon Trenches 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 43 Details: The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 1 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. The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley
This event is in the "Adult" group. German Language Discussion Group Monday, December 16, 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.... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 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. Middle School Mondays Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Art & Culture, Authors & Books, Computer, Crafts, Gaming, Science & STEAM Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8) Details: Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! Join us every Monday for games, crafts, and other incredibly fun and interesting activities planned JUST FOR YOU!!! Come on over, hang out with ... This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Middle School Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8) Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Art & Culture, Authors & Books, Computer, Crafts, Gaming, Science & STEAM Details: Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! Join us every Monday for games, crafts, and other incredibly fun and interesting activities planned JUST FOR YOU!!!
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. Middle School Book Club Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth Details: Students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us for a fun convers... Open 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. Dec 16 2024 Mon Middle School Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!
This event is in the "Adult" group. World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, December 16, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 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 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 16, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Dec 16 2024 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 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 17, 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 ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Waddler Story Time Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler Details: Waddler Time is designed for children ages 1 and 2 year old and their caregivers who are ready to READ, SING, TALK and PLAY!! We will use interactive songs, stories, and movemen... Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Waddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 48 Details: Waddler Time is designed for children ages 1 and 2 year old and their caregivers who are ready to READ, SING, TALK and PLAY!! We will use interactive songs, stories, and movement to build literacy and a love of libraries! More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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. Escape From Homeschool Hangout! Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Gaming Age Group: Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Details: Can you escape from homeschool hangout?? Join Miss Gretyl and Miss Jessie for a winter-themed escape room for this month's homeschool hangout! Stay tuned for more detai... Open Required 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue Escape From Homeschool Hangout! 1:00pm - 3:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Can you escape from homeschool hangout?? Join Miss Gretyl and Miss Jessie for a winter-themed escape room for this month's homeschool hangout! Stay tuned for more details and get your puzzle solving skills ready! More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop In Device Help Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 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 or Hoopla? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Teen Book Group at PHS Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Details: Come join us for Teen Book Club! Held at the high school during Flex Block, each month we discuss a book we read together and receive a new book to talk about the following month!A... Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Teen Book Group at PHS 2:45pm - 3:15pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Come join us for Teen Book Club! Held at the high school during Flex Block, each month we discuss a book we read together and receive a new book to talk about the following month!
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. Book Club Grades 2/3 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Details: Book Club for second and third grades will be back at the library! This book club is not intended to teach literacy but simply build a love of books and libraries! We will chat ... Open Required 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue Book Club Grades 2/3 3:30pm - 4:15pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Book Club for second and third grades will be back at the library! This book club is not intended to teach literacy but simply build a love of books and libraries! We will chat about the book and play games or do an activity! More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group. ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION 5:30pm - 7:30pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: 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. Speculative Fiction Book Club: Akata Woman Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Authors & Books 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: Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. Throughout... Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club: Akata Woman 7:00pm - 8:00pm Macleod Board Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 7 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. Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. Baby Laptime Story Time Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Baby Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets. Laptime is designed to engage babies and caregiver... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby 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.
