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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teac...

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.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

French Language Discussion Group

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no na...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board 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, April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Crafts
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
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, op...

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, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

If you want to improve your English, join us at our new English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciat...

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 new English Conversation Group!

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, April 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
Details:

Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our certified reading dogs ⁠— first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of t...

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 certified 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, April 26, 2025 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 beginne...

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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Poets' Workshop Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writing a Legacy Letter Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Writing a “Legacy Letter”:  Sharing Your Values with Loved Ones: An interactive workshop led by Jay SherwinA legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is a written documen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Writing a “Legacy Letter”:  Sharing Your Values with Loved Ones: An interactive workshop led by Jay Sherwin

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Workshop: The ABCs of Using School Records In Family History Research

Sunday, April 27, 2025 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...

Details:

The ABCs of Using School Records in Family History Researchwith Rhonda R. McClureGo back to school with American Ancestors! School records offer family historians insight into an a...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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!

The ABCs of Using School Records in Family History Research
with Rhonda R. McClure

More Info

This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Guitar Sundays @ PMAC : Featuring An Tran

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Art & Culture, Drama & Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join us at the Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for a special performance by classical guitarist An Tran.  This performance is free and sponsored by the Augustine Found...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: OFF SITE
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Art & Culture, Drama & Music
Details:

Join us at the Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for a special performance by classical guitarist An Tran.  This performance is free and sponsored by the Augustine Foundation. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

German Language Discussion Group

Monday, April 28, 2025 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. The...

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 "Adult" group.

World Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, April 28, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.

Weekly Meditation

Monday, April 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
Details:

Hybrid MeditationOur 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 attend...

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.

Spanish Language Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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 have...

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Waddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler
Details:

Waddler Time is designed for children ages 1 and 2 year old and their caregivers who are ready to READ, SING, TALK and PLAY!!We will use interactive songs, stories, and movement to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Waddler Time is designed for children ages 1 and 2 year old and their caregivers who are ready to READ, SING, TALK and PLAY!!

We will use interactive songs, stories, and movement to build literacy and a love of libraries!

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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Twelfth Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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)
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 t...

Open
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
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.

ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: OFF SITE
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity
Details:

Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speculative Fiction Book Club: House of Leaves

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Hybrid Spec Fic Book Club:

The library's Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the final Tuesday each month at 7 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for ch...

Details:

House of Leaves by Mark DanielewskiTuesday April 29 | 7 PMA young family that moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong: their house ...

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Macleod Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Details:

The library's Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the final Tuesday each month at 7 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.

House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.

Baby Laptime Story Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth, Baby
Details:

Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets. Laptime is designed to engage babies and caregiver...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Details:

Join us for Toddler Story Time!Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, playing and more!

Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Join us for Toddler Story Time!

Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, playing and more!

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

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen
Details:

This week's meditation will be held in the HILTON GARDEN INN ROOM on the second floor (and online). Attend in person or via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience.See ...

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

This week's meditation will be held in the HILTON GARDEN INN ROOM on the second floor (and online). 

Attend in person or via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience.

This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
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.

Spring Break with Snapology!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5
Details:

Join PPL and Snapology for a Homeschool Hangout/Spring Break STEM with Snapology!Please indicate in the custom question which of the two programs your child would like to participa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5
Program Type: Activity, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

Join PPL and Snapology for a Homeschool Hangout/Spring Break STEM with Snapology!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chinese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Language
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Chinese 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 ha...

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

PPL Socials: Card Game Nite!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about lear...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about learning and playing simple Card Games!