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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 PM

Wednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM

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 PM

Wednesdays 12:15 – 1 PM

The Cat's Table

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

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: 551072

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

The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje

Waddle Story time 10:30 AM March - April

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! 

 

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! 

 

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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.

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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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!

Offsite Event
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!

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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....

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, 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
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.

Color-Brave Caregiving Wednesdays April 8, 15, 22 6-8 PM

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
Registration Required
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?

LEGO Club Thursdays 3:30-4:30

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!

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!

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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. 

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. 

Film

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!

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film

Films @ the Library

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. Registration is not required; just drop in!

Bigs and Littles Story TIme Fridays 10:30 AM Mar thru Apr

Bigs & Littles Story Time

Friday, April 17, 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! 

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! 

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Italian Language Discussion Group

Friday, April 17, 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.
 

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.
 

CLOSING AT 1:00 PM

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Portsmouth Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Portsmouth Public Library
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French Language Discussion Group

Friday, April 17, 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.

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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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We Craft

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Crafts
Age Group:
Adult, Tween & Teen

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.

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.

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, April 18, 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. 

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. 

Mah Jongg Tiles

Mah Jongg

Saturday, April 18, 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!

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!

Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

Saturday, April 18, 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.

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.
Tedesco Duo

Guitar Sunday: Tedesco Duo

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Drama & Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Guitar Sundays:

Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string archguitar!Guitar Sundays is a series of monthly free conc...

TEDESCO DUO
Catherine O’Kelly, guitar  Arielle Burke, flute

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Drama & Music
Details:

Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string archguitar!

Guitar Sundays is a series of monthly free concerts that showcase a rich lineup of guitar talent from New Hampshire and the greater Boston area. The program is co-presented by Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) and Portsmouth Public Library, in association with the Boston Classical Guitar Society and curated by Mitch Shuldman.

This series is free and open to the public and audiences of all ages! Registration is not necessary. The location alternates between PMAC and the library, so please read the event listings for details.

Thank you to Service Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this series.

TEDESCO DUO
Catherine O’Kelly, guitar  Arielle Burke, flute

Slow Noodles

Nonfiction Book Club: Slow Noodles

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Nonfiction Book Club:

The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 12 PM, in person only. All are welcome.Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for...

Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon

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 12 PM, in person only. All are welcome.

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

Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon

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German Language Discussion Group

Monday, April 20, 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.  

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, April 20, 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!!!

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, April 20, 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.

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

Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.