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, March 26, 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 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. Mar 26 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:15am Levenson Room 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, March 26, 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.... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Mar 26 2025 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 "Grades 3 - 5" group. Crazy 8s Grades 3-5 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Science & STEAM Age Group: Grades 3 - 5 Details: Calling all 3rd-5th graders!!Join Mollie for Crazy 8s, a totally new kind of math club. You’ll get to build dazzling shapes withglowsticks, crack secret spy codes, toss and play wi... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Cancelled Crazy 8s Grades 3-5 5:00pm - 6:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Science & STEAM Details: Calling all 3rd-5th graders!!
This event is in the "Adult" group. 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. Writers... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Creative Writing Group I 6:30pm - 8:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Waitlist 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.
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, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Activity, Crafts Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 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 fu... 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. Mar 27 2025 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, Crafts 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, March 27, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 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. Her/Story: From Her Heart To Yours Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Civics & Community, History Age Group: Adult Details: “Behind every great woman is another great woman.” … Kate Hodges Her❤️Story: from Her❤️Heart to YoursPlease join us for an evening of Her❤️Stories: three tales of inspira... This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Her/Story: From Her Heart To Yours 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Civics & Community, History Details: “Behind every great woman is another great woman.” … Kate Hodges Her❤️Story: from Her❤️Heart to Yours
This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bigs and littles Story Time Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool Details: Bigs and Littles Storytime is the newest addition to the line up! Designed for preschool age children and their little siblings, we'll explore all elements of literacy- Read... This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Bigs and littles Story Time 10:00am - 10:45am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Bigs and Littles Storytime is the newest addition to the line up! More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Alzheimer's and Dementia: Supporting Independence Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult Details: People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a pers... Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Alzheimer's and Dementia: Supporting Independence 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Details: People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Italian Language Discussion Group Friday, March 28, 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 in the MacLeod Board Room and online via Zoom. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not class... This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 in the MacLeod Board Room and online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Adult" group. French Language Discussion Group Friday, March 28, 2025 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 have ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 28 2025 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 in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Family Fort Night Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Youth Details: Our popular mid-mud season boredom buster is back! Families are invited to join the Youth Services team for a special after-hours event at Portsmouth Public Library! Bring your fav... Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Family Fort Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 100 Details: Our popular mid-mud season boredom buster is back! Families are invited to join the Youth Services team for a special after-hours event at Portsmouth Public Library!
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, March 29, 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... 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. Mar 29 2025 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Services 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, March 29, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat Mah Jongg 10:00am - 12:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room 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. German Language Discussion Group Monday, March 31, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 31 2025 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. Middle School Mondays Monday, March 31, 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) Details: Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! Join us every Monday for games, crafts, and other incredibly fun and interesting activities planned JUST FOR YOU!!! Come on over, hang out with ... This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Mar 31 2025 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!!! Join us every Monday for games, crafts, and other incredibly fun and interesting activities planned JUST FOR YOU!!!
This event is in the "Adult" group. World Affairs Discussion Group Monday, March 31, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 31 2025 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 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, March 31, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. Mar 31 2025 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 "Adult" group. Spanish Language Discussion Group Tuesday, April 1, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 1 2025 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Waddler Story Time Tuesday, April 1, 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 This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Waddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Levenson Room Open 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. Mystery Book Club: The River We Remember Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Hybrid Mystery Book Club: The library's Mystery Book Club meets at 1 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkou... Details: The River We Remember by William Kent KruegerTuesday April 1 | 1 PMOn Memorial Day, as the people of Jewel, Minnesota gather to remember and honor the sacrifice of so many son... Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club: The River We Remember 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 44 Details: The library's Mystery Book Club meets at 1 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. 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: 3GWdHCFor more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. The River We Remember by
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop In Device Help Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Computer Age Group: Adult 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?! Get one-on-one help with these quest... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Drop In Device Help 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room 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?!
This event is in the "Adult" group. ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION Tuesday, April 1, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION 5:30pm - 7:30pm OFF SITE 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. Baby Laptime Story Time Wednesday, April 2, 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 This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 120 Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.