This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group We Craft Friday, May 15, 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 May 15 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, May 16, 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 May 16 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, May 16, 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 May 16 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 "Adult" group Nonfiction Book Club Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Nonfiction Book Club: The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 12 PM, in person only. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 18 2026 Mon Nonfiction Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 12 PM, in person only. 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, May 18, 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 May 18 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 Middle School Mondays Monday, May 18, 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 May 18 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, May 18, 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 May 18 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, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Hybrid MeditationOur Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group May 18 2026 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, May 19, 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 May 19 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, May 19, 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 May 19 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?!
This event is in the "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 19 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 This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20 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 II Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Writing Age Group: Adult The Portsmouth Public Library invites you to join Creative Writing Group II which meets in person at the library and online via Zoom, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 6 to 8 PM. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 20 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group II 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Full Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Writing Registration Required Details: The Portsmouth Public Library invites you to join Creative Writing Group II which meets in person at the library and online via Zoom, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 6 to 8 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 LEGO Club Thursday, May 21, 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 May 21 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, May 21, 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 May 21 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 Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 21 2026 Thu Film 5:30pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in!
This event is in the "Adult" group Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, May 22, 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 May 22 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, May 22, 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 May 22 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26 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 This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Shakespeare Discussion Group Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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) 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group May 26 2026 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open 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 Registration Required 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 English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26 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!
