This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Book Club for Grades 3-5 Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Youth, Grades 3 - 5 Join Miss Gretyl for book club!Each month will feature a new title to be read BEFORE book club! You can still come to book club if you are not finished - as long as you are OK with spoilers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Book Club for Grades 3-5 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Activity Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Details: Join Miss Gretyl for book club!Each month will feature a new title to be read BEFORE book club! You can still come to book club if you are not finished - as long as you are OK with spoilers.
This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, January 26, 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 Jan 26 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, January 26, 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 Jan 26 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waddlers Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Waddler Time is designed 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Waddlers 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Waddler Time is designed 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group Tuesday, January 27, 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 Jan 27 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 "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Babysitting Course Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day). Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Details: It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day).
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Shakespeare Discussion Group: Hamlet Tuesday, January 27, 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group: Hamlet 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, January 27, 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 Jan 27 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 Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult If you are a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, join us for a new online caregiver support group starting Tuesday September 23. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: If you are a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, join us for a new online caregiver support group starting Tuesday September 23.
This event is in the "Adult" group Speculative Fiction Book Club: Leviathan Wakes Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm OFF SITE at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Off Site Speculative Fiction 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... Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club: Leviathan Wakes 7:00pm–8:00pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE 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. No registration required. This book club will be held at Dwyer's Pub in Portsmouth. For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Baby Laptime Story Time Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Baby Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby Program Type: Story Time 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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 Ask the Experts: Medicaid Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult Ask the Experts: Direct Answers from Local Pros. Ask the Experts is a series connecting you with local professionals for personalized support on life's most complex challenges. Need guidance on your 2026 Medicaid application? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Ask the Experts: Medicaid 3:00pm–6:00pm Macleod Board Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Details: Direct Answers from Local Pros. Ask the Experts is a series connecting you with local professionals for personalized support on life's most complex challenges. Need guidance on your 2026 Medicaid application?
This event is in the "Adult" group EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Discussion Group, Civics & Community Age Group: Adult How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? What are the roles I can play, what should I do, and what do I need to say? Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Cancelled EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver 5:30pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Closed Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Discussion Group, Civics & Community Registration Required Details: How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? What are the roles I can play, what should I do, and what do I need to say?
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Group I Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Discussion Group, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Toddler Time Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Details: Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more!
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, January 29, 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 Jan 29 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, January 29, 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 Jan 29 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bigs & Littles Story Time Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool A mixed-age storytime for preschool BIGS and their younger littles. Experience the five elements of literacy development - READ, WRITE, SING, TALK & PLAY through books, music, rhymes, and fingerplays! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Bigs & Littles Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: A mixed-age storytime for preschool BIGS and their younger littles. Experience the five elements of literacy development - READ, WRITE, SING, TALK & PLAY through books, music, rhymes, and fingerplays!
This event is in the "Adult" group Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, January 30, 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 Jan 30 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, January 30, 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 Jan 30 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group English Conversation Group Saturday, January 31, 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 Jan 31 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, January 31, 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 Jan 31 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! Saturday, January 31, 2026 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. 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Services 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.
