This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Grades K/1 Book Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Youth Activity Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2 The Water Princess written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is the story of one young girl's quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village and is inspired by a true story! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Grades K/1 Book Club 3:30pm–4:15pm Youth Activity Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Details: The Water Princess written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is the story of one young girl's quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village and is inspired by a true story!
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 Babysitting Course Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day). 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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Details: It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day).
This event is in the "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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 Planner Society: Use Your Stickers! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Adult Have you been hoarding stickers? Did you get a sticker subscription at some point in your life and have plenty left over? Do you have a sticker bin? Do you want to keep buying stickers? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Planner Society: Use Your Stickers! 6:30pm–7:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Crafts Registration Required Details: Have you been hoarding stickers? Did you get a sticker subscription at some point in your life and have plenty left over? Do you have a sticker bin? Do you want to keep buying stickers?
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Baby Laptime Story Time Wednesday, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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 EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Discussion Group, Civics & Community Age Group: Adult How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? What are the roles I can play, what should I do, and what do I need to say? Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Cancelled EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver 5:30pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Closed Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Discussion Group, Civics & Community Registration Required Details: How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? What are the roles I can play, what should I do, and what do I need to say?
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Group I Wednesday, January 14, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist 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, January 15, 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 Jan 15 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, January 15, 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 Jan 15 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, January 15, 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 Jan 15 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 "Adult" group Film: Small Things Like These Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adult Films: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Small Things Like These2024. PG-13. 98 minutes.In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Film: Small Things Like These 6:00pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Details: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Small Things Like These2024. PG-13. 98 minutes.In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
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, January 16, 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 Jan 16 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, January 16, 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 Jan 16 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group French Language Discussion Group Friday, January 16, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 16 2026 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group We Craft Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jan 16 2026 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 "All Ages" group English Conversation Group Saturday, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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 Genealogy Workshop: Researching Your Collateral Lines Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, 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... Researching Your Collateral Lineswith Cynthia Grostick Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Genealogy Workshop: Researching Your Collateral Lines 2:00pm–4:00pm Online Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Genealogy Registration Required Details: 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! Researching Your Collateral Lineswith Cynthia Grostick More Info Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.
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This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waddlers Tuesday, January 20, 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Waddlers 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, January 20, 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 Jan 20 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 "Adult" group Drop-In Device Help Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Computer Age Group: Adult How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 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? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!
