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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may h...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:

The Portuguese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.

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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Macleod Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room. We also offer an online Italian Discussion Group, learn more about it here. Please note t...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.

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French Language Discussion Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will h...

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 in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM! The game is fun for all ages, free, fast, and easy to learn. We teach b...

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.
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German Language Discussion Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.   Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes....

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.  

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World Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, World Affairs
Age Group:
Adult
Online World Affairs Discussion Group:

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online at the mo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, World Affairs

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our World Affairs Discussion group.

This program is offered online at the moment. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

Where do we get our possible topics and a set of suggested articles from each week? From the World Affairs Council of America's Weekly World News Update.

For more information, contact our director, ccfriese@cityofportsmouth.com. 

More Info

This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
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Weekly Meditation

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or at...

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.

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Spanish Language Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will ...

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.

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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We Craft

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Crafts
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff Nicole and Michaela in the Levenson Room on the third Friday of the month for a relaxing end-of-week drop-in craft ti...

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

We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff Nicole and Michaela in the Levenson Room on the third Friday of the month for a relaxing end-of-week drop-in craft time.

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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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
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.  Wri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.