This event is in the "All Ages" group Coffee with the City Manager Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Civics & Community Age Group: All Ages Monthly in the library lobby! Come with comments, questions, or concerns for a conversation with Portsmouth City Manager, Karen Conard.Coffee (or tea) is optional. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Coffee with the City Manager 10:00am–12:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Activity, Civics & Community Details: Monthly in the library lobby! Come with comments, questions, or concerns for a conversation with Portsmouth City Manager, Karen Conard.Coffee (or tea) is optional.
This event is in the "All Ages" group English Conversation Group Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am 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 English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat English Conversation Group 10:30am–11:30am Macleod Board Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: If you want to improve your English, join us at our English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mah Jongg Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10:30 AM —12:30 PM! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 10:30am–12:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Details: Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10:30 AM —12:30 PM!
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 Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Authors & Books Age Group: Youth, 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. View Details 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 Mar 7 2026 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Services Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, 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. 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: Stone Yard Devotional Monday, March 9, 2026 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 6:30 PM. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checko... Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Fiction Book Club: Stone Yard Devotional 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 6:30 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: 551072For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group Monday, March 9, 2026 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 Mar 9 2026 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 Middle School Book Club Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth 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 conversation and related activities about the book. 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Middle School Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Registration Required 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 conversation and related activities about the book.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Middle School Mondays Monday, March 9, 2026 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) Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! View Details This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Mar 9 2026 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!!!
This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, March 9, 2026 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 Mar 9 2026 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 Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Each week, we hold two sessions of meditation, led by experienced staff and volunteer instructors.Mondays 6 – 6:45 PMWednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Weekly Meditation 6:00pm–6:45pm Macleod Board Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Details: Each week, we hold two sessions of meditation, led by experienced staff and volunteer instructors.Mondays 6 – 6:45 PMWednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM
This event is in the "Adult" group Fiction Book Club: Stone Yard Devotional Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 6:30 PM. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checko... Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Fiction Book Club: Stone Yard Devotional 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 6:30 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: 551072For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waddler Time Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Waddler Time is designed for our younger toddlers AND caregivers! Mobile 1s and 2s will engage in the five building blocks of literacy (SING, TALK, READ, WRITE AND PLAY) through this interactive storytime! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Waddler 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: Waddler Time is designed for our younger toddlers AND caregivers! Mobile 1s and 2s will engage in the five building blocks of literacy (SING, TALK, READ, WRITE AND PLAY) through this interactive storytime!
This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Age Group: Adult The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 10 2026 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 "Grades K - 2" group Grades K/1 Book Club Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2 The Fisherman and the Whale is a beautiful and exciting wordless picture book! The illustrations tell us a beautiful story of kindness and its powerful ripple effect! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Grades K/1 Book Club 3:30pm–4:15pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Details: The Fisherman and the Whale is a beautiful and exciting wordless picture book! The illustrations tell us a beautiful story of kindness and its powerful ripple effect!
This event is in the "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Authors & Books, Language Age Group: Adult Take English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in Portsmouth! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 10 2026 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes 5:30pm–7:30pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Authors & Books, Language Details: Take English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in Portsmouth!
This event is in the "Adult" group Local History: Celia Thaxter and Her Garden Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Garden & Nature, History Age Group: Adult Celia Thaxter and Her Gardenwith Terry Cook View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Local History: Celia Thaxter and Her Garden 6:00pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Garden & Nature, History Details: Celia Thaxter and Her Gardenwith Terry Cook
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Baby Laptime Story Time Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Baby 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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 Mar 11 2026 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 Creative Writing Group I Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, 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 to 8 PM. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Full Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, 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 to 8 PM.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Toddler Time Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Mar 12 2026 Thu 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: Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more!
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, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 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! View Details 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 Mar 12 2026 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 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, March 12, 2026 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 Mar 12 2026 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bigs & Littles Story Time Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool A mixed-age storytime for preschool BIGS and their younger littles. Experience the five elements of literacy development - READ, WRITE, SING, TALK & PLAY through books, music, rhymes, and fingerplays! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Bigs & Littles 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: A mixed-age storytime for preschool BIGS and their younger littles. Experience the five elements of literacy development - READ, WRITE, SING, TALK & PLAY through books, music, rhymes, and fingerplays!
This event is in the "Adult" group Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, March 13, 2026 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 Mar 13 2026 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.
