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Middle School Mondays : Hygge Book Group

Monday, April 29, 2024 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 (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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! Join us this week ...
base of large tree with green grass in foreground

Exhibit - The Woods of Odiorne: Photographs by Effie Malley

All Day 4/30 - 6/1
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

We recognize one aspect of the importance of trees in this time of climate change—their role in keeping the natural world in balance by reducing carbon in the atmosphere. 

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Details:
We recognize one aspect of the importance of trees in this time of climate change—their role in keeping the natural world in balance by reducing carbon in the atmosphere. At the same time, forests are steadily disappearing, mostly due to ou...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
Fanny Lora and Dave McLellan

Guitar Sunday @ PMAC Featuring Dave McClellan

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance, Art & Culture, Drama & Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join us on Sunday May 5 at PMAC for our monthly Guitar Sundays concert at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Classical guitarist Dave McLellan and Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora wi

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Art & Culture, Drama & Music
Details:
Join us on Sunday May 5 at PMAC for our monthly Guitar Sundays concert at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Classical guitarist Dave McLellan and Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform Espanoleria: A Spanish song experience for voice and guitar...
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Middle School Mondays: Switch Day!

Monday, May 6, 2024 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 (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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! The first Monday o...
Trees in spring with green grass path leading to the sea

Artist Reception: Exhibit--The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join us from April 30 through June 1 to view a new photography exhibit, The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley. On Wednesday May 8, we will host a Meet the Artist Reception from

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Details:
Join us from April 30 through June 1 to view a new photography exhibit, The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley. On Wednesday May 8, we will host a Meet the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 PM. All are welcome to stop by and refreshments will be pro...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Middle School Mondays: Outdoor Fun!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Garden at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Workshop, Art & Culture, Authors & Books, Computer, Crafts, Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! Want to see a part...
Stack of beautiful letters Planner Society Personal Traveling Postal Club

Planner Society Presents: Crafting Mail Art with the Traveling Postal Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Workshop, Art & Culture, Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Details:

Molly Meng, artist and founder of the Traveling Postal Club, will lead a workshop on creating Mail Art. We will learn how to craft lovely postcards while Molly shares ways to creat

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Art & Culture, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:
Molly Meng, artist and founder of the Traveling Postal Club, will lead a workshop on creating Mail Art. We will learn how to craft lovely postcards while Molly shares ways to create connections through letter writing. Supply packets will be available...

More Info

This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
Pink magnolia flowers bending down LIterature in Bloom May 16 through 20

Exhibit - Literature in Bloom

05/16/2024 @ 12:00pm to 05/20/2024 @ 10:00am
Lobby at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Visit the library between the afternoon of May 16 and the morning of May 20 for a spectacular floral display in our lobby, inspired by book covers! Portsmouth Garden Club members h

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Art & Culture, Garden & Nature
Details:
Visit the library between the afternoon of May 16 and the morning of May 20 for a spectacular floral display in our lobby, inspired by book covers! Portsmouth Garden Club members have each chosen a book cover from the library’s collection and created...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
Giant Flower Making Workshop registration required giant colorful tissue paper flowers

Giant Flower Making Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

We are pleased to welcome Janis Hancock to share one of her many skills -- giant paper flower making! Janis is a member of the Portsmouth Garden Club. You might remember seeing the

Open
Required
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activity, Art & Culture, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
We are pleased to welcome Janis Hancock to share one of her many skills -- giant paper flower making! Janis is a member of the Portsmouth Garden Club. You might remember seeing the colorful blooms in the library lobby during Literature in Bloom last ...
Blue shield on a pink background, with art supplies, gaming, crafts supplies, and a plant as the four quadrants of a heraldic shield

Middle School Mondays : Hygge Book Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 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 (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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! Join us this week ...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
Blue shield on a pink background, with art supplies, gaming, crafts supplies, and a plant as the four quadrants of a heraldic shield

Middle School Mondays: Switch Day!

Monday, June 3, 2024 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 (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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! The first Monday o...
Language Group Banner with Tuscan Background

Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
Blue shield on a pink background, with art supplies, gaming, crafts supplies, and a plant as the four quadrants of a heraldic shield

Middle School Mondays

Monday, June 10, 2024 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 (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

Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Levenson Room
Age Group: 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!!! Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)! Want to see a part...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...
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Portuguese Language Discussion Group

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Portsmouth Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Portuguese 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 h

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Art & Culture
Details:
The Portuguese 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 have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for la...