This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room Waitlist 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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Levenson Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Details: It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day).
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Summer Yoga in the Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Library Garden This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Summer Yoga in the Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Garden Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Library Garden Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness Details: Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 17 to September 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.
This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Baby Laptime 9:30am–10:00am Baby, Toddler, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Baby Laptime 9:30am–10:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Program Type: Story Time 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Weekly Meditation 12:15pm–1:00pm Adult, Tween & Teen Levenson Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 2 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 "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Family Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Levenson Room This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Family Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Gaming Details: Calling all Families! Do you love learning new games but hate reading the directions? Have you wondered about those weird Trash Panda and Gonuts for Donuts games in Youth Services?
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Creative Writing Group II 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Creative Writing Group II 6:30pm–8:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Full 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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Sensory Play Time 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Sensory Play Time 10:00am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: Activity Details: Open sensory play for our youngest patrons! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Join us outside!
Jul 3 2025 Thu LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM 5:00pm–9:00pm Closing Jul 3 2025 Thu Closing LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Portsmouth Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Creative Writing III 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room Cancelled Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Cancelled Creative Writing III 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, Discussion Group, Writing Registration Required Details: The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group III which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom.
Jul 4 2025 Fri LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Branches: Portsmouth Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 2025 Sat English Conversation Group 9:30am–10:30am All Ages Macleod Board Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 2025 Sat English Conversation Group 9:30am–10:30am 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 new English Conversation Group!
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 Jul 5 2025 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 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 Jul 5 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 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 Jul 5 2025 Sat Mah Jongg 10:00am–12:00pm Adult, Tween & Teen Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 5 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.
Jul 6 2025 Sun LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS Memorial Day to Labor Day All Day Closing Jul 6 2025 Sun Closing LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS Memorial Day to Labor Day All Day Branches: Portsmouth Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 7 2025 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 7 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 "Adult" group Jul 7 2025 Mon World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 7 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 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 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 Jul 7 2025 Mon Weekly Meditation 6:00pm–6:45pm Adult, Tween & Teen Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 7 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Move & Groove Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Move & Groove 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: Get your dancing shoes on for this interactive story time with songs, movement, and stories! Recommended for children ages 2- 5 years old and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room Waitlist 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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Babysitting Course 3:30pm–5:30pm Levenson Room Waitlist Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Details: It's that time of the year again!Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day).
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Yoga in the Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Library Garden This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Yoga in the Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Garden Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Library Garden Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness Details: Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 17 to September 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.
This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Baby Laptime 9:30am–10:00am Baby, Toddler, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Baby" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Baby Laptime 9:30am–10:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Program Type: Story Time 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Weekly Meditation 12:15pm–1:00pm Adult, Tween & Teen Levenson Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Jul 9 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
