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Outreach: Nature @Nite at Seacoast Science Center

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Special Event, Garden & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages

We’re so excited to be part of Seacoast Science Center’s FREE Nature @ Nite Program! This program is from 4-6 PM on the third Friday of each month, and is held at Seacoast Science Center in Rye. Activities about S.T.E.A.M.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: OFF SITE
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Activity, Special Event, Garden & Nature
Details:

We’re so excited to be part of Seacoast Science Center’s FREE Nature @ Nite Program! This program is from 4-6 PM on the third Friday of each month, and is held at Seacoast Science Center in Rye. Activities about S.T.E.A.M.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

We Craft

Friday, July 18, 2025 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.

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group

Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, 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.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, 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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Mah Jongg

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!

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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Hybrid Meditation

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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Details:

Hybrid Meditation

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group

Summer Yoga in the Garden

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Garden at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Details:

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, July 23, 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....

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, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, 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 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, 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 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sensory Play Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Activity
Details:

Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!

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

Teens & Beads

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

Come make your own one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry and crafts! We've got memory wire for jewelry, beading line and prisms for decor, jewelry tools, and SO MANY BEADS!!! Glass, plastic, wooden, metal, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Come make your own one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry and crafts! We've got memory wire for jewelry, beading line and prisms for decor, jewelry tools, and SO MANY BEADS!!! Glass, plastic, wooden, metal, and more!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group

Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, 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.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, 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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Mah Jongg

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!

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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Hybrid Meditation

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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Details:

Hybrid Meditation

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group

Summer Yoga in the Garden

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Garden at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Details:

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, July 30, 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....

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sensory Play Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Activity
Details:

Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!

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

Teens Frozen T-Shirt Contest

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Field Beside Library at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

A perfect, chaotic send-off to the summer!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Field Beside Library
Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

A perfect, chaotic send-off to the summer!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group

Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, 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.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, 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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Mah Jongg

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!

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
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

Hybrid Meditation

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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Details:

Hybrid Meditation

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group

Summer Yoga in the Garden

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Garden at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness
Details:

Sage Clarke is back to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings from June 17 to September 16! Join us from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group

Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, August 6, 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....

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, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Full
Registration Required
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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Creative Writing III

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Discussion Group, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
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 hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.