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, April 10, 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 Apr 10 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, April 10, 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 Apr 10 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, April 10, 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 Apr 10 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 Coffee with the City Manager Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Civics & Community Age Group: All Ages Monthly in the library lobby! Come with comments, questions, or concerns for a conversation with Portsmouth City Manager, Karen Conard.Coffee (or tea) is optional. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Coffee with the City Manager 10:00am–12:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Activity, Civics & Community Details: Monthly in the library lobby! Come with comments, questions, or concerns for a conversation with Portsmouth City Manager, Karen Conard.Coffee (or tea) is optional.
This event is in the "All Ages" group English Conversation Group Saturday, April 11, 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 Apr 11 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, April 11, 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 Apr 11 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, April 11, 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 Apr 11 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Poets' Workshop Group Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Writing Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Poets' Workshop Group 11:30am–1:00pm Macleod Board Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop, Writing Registration Required 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 Fiction Book Club: The Cat's Table Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Hybrid Fiction Book Club: The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checko... The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Fiction Book Club: The Cat's Table 1:00pm–2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Details: The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 6:30 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: 551072For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje
This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group Monday, April 13, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The German 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 "Youth" group Middle School Book Club Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth Students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us for a fun conversation and related activities about the book. 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 "Youth" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Middle School Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth Activity Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Details: Students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us for a fun conversation and related activities about the book.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Middle School Mondays Monday, April 13, 2026 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!!! View Details This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Middle School Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Levenson Room 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!!!
This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, April 13, 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 Apr 13 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, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Macleod Board Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Each week, we hold two sessions of meditation, led by experienced staff and volunteer instructors.Mondays 6 – 6:45 PMWednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Weekly Meditation 6:00pm–6:45pm Macleod Board Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Details: Each week, we hold two sessions of meditation, led by experienced staff and volunteer instructors.Mondays 6 – 6:45 PMWednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM
This event is in the "Adult" group Fiction Book Club: The Cat's Table Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Hybrid Fiction Book Club: The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checko... The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Fiction Book Club: The Cat's Table 6:30pm–7:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Details: The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 6:30 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: 551072For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waddler Time Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Waddler 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: 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 Creative Writing Group II Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Creative Writing Group II 6:00pm–8:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group PPL for Parents presents: The Color-Brave Caregiver Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Civics & Community Age Group: Adult How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?How can I build a LOCAL community around color-brave caregiving race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed PPL for Parents presents: The Color-Brave Caregiver 6:00pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop, Civics & Community Registration Required Details: How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?How can I build a LOCAL community around color-brave caregiving race as a parent, educator, and caregiver?
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, April 16, 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 Apr 16 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, April 16, 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 Apr 16 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 "Adult" group Film: Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adult Films: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere2025. PG-13. 119 minutes. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Film: Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere 5:30pm–8:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Details: Films @ the LibraryAll are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in! Springsteen : Deliver Me From Nowhere2025. PG-13. 119 minutes.
