This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr-Jun 2024 Exhibit - The Woods of Odiorne: Photographs by Effie Malley All Day 4/30 - 6/1 Levenson Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr-Jun 2024 Exhibit - The Woods of Odiorne: Photographs by Effie Malley All Day 4/30 - 6/1 Levenson Room 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
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2024 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:30pm - 1:30pm Macleod Room This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2024 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:30pm - 1:30pm Macleod Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2024 Fri French Language Discussion Group 1:30pm - 3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2024 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 "All Ages" group. May 4 2024 Sat Find Us at the Farmers' Market! 8:00am - 12:00pm OFF SITE Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2024 Sat Find Us at the Farmers' Market! 8:00am - 12:00pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Details: It's that time of year again! Look for us at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market once a month from May through September! We will be in the City of Portsmouth tent and can't wait to see you there!
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. This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group. May 4 2024 Sat Family Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Open Registration 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. This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group. May 4 2024 Sat Family Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Grades K - 2 Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Seats Remaining: 48 Details: Join us each Saturday for Family Story Time! This story time is recommended for children ages 6 months to 7-years-old and their caregivers. Each week 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 "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. May 4 2024 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Services 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. May 4 2024 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. May 4 2024 Sat Mah Jongg 10:00am - 12:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. May 4 2024 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 "All Ages" group. May 5 2024 Sun Look for Us At Childrens' Day! 12:00pm - 5:00pm OFF SITE Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 5 2024 Sun Look for Us At Childrens' Day! 12:00pm - 5:00pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Details: Children’s Day 2024, which takes place on Sunday, May 5th from Noon – 4:00pm, kicks off at the Block Party’s Performance Area on Pleasant Street.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 5 2024 Sun Guitar Sunday @ PMAC Featuring Dave McClellan 3:00pm - 4:30pm Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 5 2024 Sun Guitar Sunday @ PMAC Featuring Dave McClellan 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2024 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2024 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 (Grades 6 - 8)" group. May 6 2024 Mon Middle School Mondays: Switch Day! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group. May 6 2024 Mon Middle School Mondays: Switch Day! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room 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!!!
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2024 Mon World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2024 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. May 6 2024 Mon Weekly Meditation 6:00pm - 6:45pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. May 6 2024 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 Meditation Our 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 "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. May 7 2024 Tue Waddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. May 7 2024 Tue Waddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Details: Join us for Waddler Time! This is a story time designed for our mobile young patrons ages 1-3 yrs. We will do lots of songs, rhymes and dancing. More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 Tue Spanish Language Discussion Group 10:30am - 11:30am Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 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. May 7 2024 Tue Mystery Book Club: No One Will Miss Her 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 Tue Mystery Book Club: No One Will Miss Her 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: The library's new 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: 3GWdHC For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 Tue Drop In Device Help 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 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 "All Ages" group. May 7 2024 Tue NH Together -- Discussing Concerns About Democracy to Find Solutions 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room Open Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 2024 Tue NH Together -- Discussing Concerns About Democracy to Find Solutions 6:30pm - 8:30pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Discussion Group, Presentation, Civics & Community Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Details: The Library is committed to providing programs to educate, engage, and inform. This election year, it seems more important than ever to have conversations about solving problems facing the state and nation.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 Tue Classics Book Club: Swann's Way 7:00pm - 8:00pm Macleod Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2024 Tue Classics Book Club: Swann's Way 7:00pm - 8:00pm Macleod Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Authors & Books Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: The library's Classics Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of 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. 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: 3GWdHC For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust (Any Translation)
This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. May 8 2024 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Open Registration This event is in the "Baby" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. May 8 2024 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 9:30am - 10:00am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Join us for Lap Time! Lap Time is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months 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 "Toddler" group. May 8 2024 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room Open Registration This event is in the "Toddler" group. May 8 2024 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Join us for books, songs, and rhymes at a story time recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers. 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. May 8 2024 Wed Weekly Meditation 12:15pm - 1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group. May 8 2024 Wed Weekly Meditation 12:15pm - 1:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn 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 K - 2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group. May 8 2024 Wed Whim Whams! Kitten Shower 1:00pm - 2:00pm Levenson Room Open Registration This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group. May 8 2024 Wed Whim Whams! Kitten Shower 1:00pm - 2:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Workshop, Presentation, Performance, Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: This month's Whim Whams is a KITTEN SHOWER!!! Kittens come all year long, but spring is when the local animal shelters get a LOT of them!
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. May 8 2024 Wed LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Levenson Room 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. May 8 2024 Wed 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!