Event List

The ABCs of Using School Records in Family History Research
with Rhonda R. McClure

Join us at the Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for a special performance by classical guitarist An Tran.  This performance is free and sponsored by the Augustine Foundation. 

Join the newest adventure of Moana 2!

Rated PG | 100 mins

To determine if this film is right for your family, we suggest visiting Common Sense Media

The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.  

Hybrid Meditation

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

The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.

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!

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!

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.

House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski

Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.

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 week's meditation will be held in the HILTON GARDEN INN ROOM on the second floor (and online). 

Attend in person or via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience.

Join PPL and Snapology for a Homeschool Hangout/Spring Break STEM with Snapology!

DOG MAN: Part Dog Part Man Part Hero! 

Rated PG | 89 mins

To determine if this film is right for your family we suggest visiting Common Sense Media

The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. 

We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about learning and playing simple Card Games!

The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.

Portsmouth Public Library and G. Willikers! Books & Toys is over the moon to welcome author/illustrator Scott Magoon for a rocketing presentation and digital drawing demo!

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom.
 

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.

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

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.