This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Waddler 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Waddler 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: 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spanish Language Discussion Group 10:30am–11:30am Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 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 This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group: The Comedy of Errors 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Shakespeare Discussion Group: The Comedy of Errors 4:00pm–5:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Hilton Garden Inn Room Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music Registration Required Details: How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult OFF SITE Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes 5:30pm–7:30pm OFF SITE 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: If you are a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month via Zoom.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Sparrow 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Macleod Board Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Sparrow 7:00pm–8:00pm Macleod Board Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Macleod Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Details: The library's Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the final Tuesday 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 book club is held in person at the library.For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Baby Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Baby Laptime Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Levenson Room Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Apr 29 2026 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 Apr 29 2026 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Apr 30 2026 Thu 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: Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more!
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 Apr 30 2026 Thu LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 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 Apr 30 2026 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 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Chinese Language Discussion Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 1 2026 Fri Bigs & Littles 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 May 1 2026 Fri Bigs & Littles 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: 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri Italian Language Discussion Group 12:15pm–1:15pm 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 and online via Zoom part of the year.
This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri French Language Discussion Group 1:30pm–3:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 2026 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri Exhibit Unveiling: Arts In Reach x Affordable Housing Week 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Lobby This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri Exhibit Unveiling: Arts In Reach x Affordable Housing Week 2:00pm–3:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit, Civics & Community Details: Join us in the library lobby for the unveiling of the final piece and to meet the artists. This community celebration is free and open to all! Friday May 1 at 2 PM.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 - 31 2026 Exhibit: Arts In Reach 05/01/2026 @ 2:00pm–05/31/2026 @ 5:00pm All Ages Lobby This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 - 31 2026 Exhibit: Arts In Reach 05/01/2026 @ 2:00pm–05/31/2026 @ 5:00pm Lobby Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit, Civics & Community Details: How does art spark dialogue and build empathy? This May, the Portsmouth Public Library invites you to explore the intersection of youth creativity and community advocacy.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat English Conversation Group 10:30am–11:30am All Ages Macleod Board Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat English Conversation Group 10:30am–11:30am 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 English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 10:30am–12:30pm All Ages Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 10:30am–12:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Room 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!
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 2 2026 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Youth Services 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 2 2026 Sat Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie! 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Services 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group May 2 2026 Sat Bike Maintenance 101 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group May 2 2026 Sat Bike Maintenance 101 2:00pm–4:00pm Levenson Room Open Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Details: May is National Bike Month and the perfect time to make sure you are ready for the season ahead!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun Outreach: Children's Day 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages OFF SITE Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun Outreach: Children's Day 12:00pm–4:00pm OFF SITE Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community Details: Sunday May 312 — 4 PMMarket Square, Portsmouth
This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 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 May 4 2026 Mon Middle School Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8) Levenson Room This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group May 4 2026 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!!!
This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 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 Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.
