This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. We Craft Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Details: We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, op... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Nov 21 2025 Fri We Craft 5:00pm - 6:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Crafts Details: We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Mah Jongg Saturday, November 22, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Nov 22 2025 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. German Language Discussion Group Monday, November 24, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 24 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 "Adult" group. World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, November 24, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 24 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 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, November 24, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Nov 24 2025 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 MeditationOur 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, November 25, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 25 2025 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Shakespeare Discussion Group Tuesday, November 25, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group. Nov 25 2025 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room 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 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. Speculative Fiction Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult 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 checko... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 25 2025 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group. German Language Discussion Group Monday, December 1, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 1 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 "Adult" group. World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, December 1, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 1 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 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 1, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Dec 1 2025 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 MeditationOur 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 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 2 2025 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 "Adult" group. Mystery Book Club: Tuesday, December 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club: 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 Required Seats Remaining: 45 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: 3GWdHCFor more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop In Device Help Tuesday, December 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 2 2025 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Weekly Meditation Wednesday, December 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.... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Dec 3 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 "Adult" group. Chinese Language Discussion Group Thursday, December 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 4 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. Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, December 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 in the MacLeod Board Room.We also offer an online Italian Discussion Group, learn more about it here.Please note that ea... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 5 2025 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. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Mah Jongg Saturday, December 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Dec 6 2025 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. Fiction Book Club Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Details: 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 ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 8 2025 Mon Fiction Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. German Language Discussion Group Monday, December 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 8 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 "Adult" group. World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, December 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 8 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 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.
