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Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, September 10, 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

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Creative Writing Group I

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 to 8 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 to 8 PM. 

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Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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. 

Virtual Event
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. 

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Film Screening: Drop

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)

 

Drop.
2025. PG-13. 100 minutes.

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Film
Details:

 

Drop.
2025. PG-13. 100 minutes.

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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Exploring Care & Support Services

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

An estimated 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimer's disease in the United States. That number is expected to double by 2060.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

An estimated 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimer's disease in the United States. That number is expected to double by 2060.

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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, September 12, 2025 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.
 

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.
 

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French Language Discussion Group

Friday, September 12, 2025 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.

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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Outreach: Find Us at Farmer's Market at City Hall!

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

It's that time of year again! Look for us at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market once a month from May through October! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: OFF SITE
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

It's that time of year again! Look for us at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market once a month from May through October! 

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, September 13, 2025 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. 

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. 

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Mah Jongg

Saturday, September 13, 2025 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!

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!

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Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, September 13, 2025 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.

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.
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Nonfiction Book Club: The Great Pretender

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Hybrid Nonfiction Book Club:

The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 1 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout wit...

The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission that Changed our Understanding of Madness

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Details:

The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 1 PM. All are welcome.

Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card.

Registration is optional - register to receive reminders!

This club will be held in hybrid format. Come in person at the library, or attend online! Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.

The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission that Changed our Understanding of Madness

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German Language Discussion Group

Monday, September 15, 2025 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.  

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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Middle School Mondays

Monday, September 15, 2025 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!!!

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!!!

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World Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, September 15, 2025 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.

Virtual Event
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

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, September 15, 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.

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Waddler Time

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler, Preschool

Waddler Time is back 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! 

 

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Details:

Waddler Time is back 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! 

 

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Spanish Language Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

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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Drop In Device Help

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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 or Hoopla? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!

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 or Hoopla? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!

September Book Club Flier!

Grades K/1 Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 2

Book Club for Kindergarten and First Grade 

Incredible Book Eating Boy!  by Oliver Jeffers is a quirky, fun, celebration of books! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Details:

Book Club for Kindergarten and First Grade 

Incredible Book Eating Boy!  by Oliver Jeffers is a quirky, fun, celebration of books! 

More Info

Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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Summer Yoga in the Garden

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

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Baby Laptime Story Time

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby
Program Type: Story Time
Details:

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

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Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, September 17, 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

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Creative Writing Group II

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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
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 to 8 PM.