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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
25
2022
Sun
8:00am - 9:15am
Field Beside Library
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity,
Health & Wellness
Details:
This fall, Portsmouth Public Library continues our weekly outdoor yoga class for adults, in the field beside the library, every Sunday morning, September 11 – October 9, at 8 AM! Come join teacher Sage Clarke for a 75-minute, outdoor, all-levels yoga...
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Field Beside Library
Open
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
9:30am - 10:00am
Field Beside Library
Open
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby
Program Type:
Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Join us under the tent for outdoor Lap Time! Lap Time is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, singing, playing and more!
Please register ONCE for your family group, and let us know how many are in your group. Please...
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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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.
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.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
9:30am - 10:00am
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Authors & Books
Details:
Join us in the Levenson Meeting Room 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! No registration requi...
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Field Beside Library
Open
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
10:00am - 10:30am
Field Beside Library
Open
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
29
Details:
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more under the tent in the field beside the library! This story time is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Please register each week you plan to attend.
Questions about story time? Give ...
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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 "Adult" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
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:
This Language Discussion Group will meet in the library or outside during the spring and summer.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However,...
More Info
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
10:30am - 11:00am
Field Beside Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
22
Details:
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes at an outdoor story time recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers.
Please register ONCE for your family group, and let us know how many are in your group. Registration for story time is on a...
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
Field Beside Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Details:
Join us under the tent for outdoor Waddler Time! This is a storytime designed for our mobile young patrons ages 1-3 yrs. We will do lots of songs, rhymes and dancing.
Please register ONCE for your family group, and let us know ho...
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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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.
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.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
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. Chloe and Tillie are wh...
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
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:
MAH JONGG EVERY SATURDAY! Learn MAH JONGG, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages. Held every Saturday from 10 - Noon. Taught every week at 10:00, takes 15 minutes to learn.
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Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Program Type:
Activity,
Workshop,
Health & Wellness
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
30
2022
Fri
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
This Language Discussion Group will meet in the library or outside during the spring and summer.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However,...
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
30
2022
Fri
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:
This Language Discussion Group will meet in the library or outside during the spring and summer.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However,...
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
26
2022
Mon
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
This Language Discussion Group will meet in the library or outside during the spring and summer.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However,...
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room
Waitlist
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
If you’ve always wanted to pick up knitting but weren’t sure where to start, join us for a three-session class throughout October with local knitter Veronique Ludington!
During the first class, students will get materials and a simple pattern, and...
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Sep
26
2022
Mon
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!!!
Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)!
Want to see a part...
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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.
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.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
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 the launch of 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! Challenges may include bu...
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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 "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Workshop,
Discussion Group,
Film,
Art & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Civics & Community,
Drama & Music,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Hive Mind is a brand new after school offering for middle and high school students! We’ll be setting up shop in the Levenson Room on Thursdays with a rotating selection of A/V equipment and activities. Drop in to watch and make TikToks, try new tools...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
26
2022
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Field Beside Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Drama & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:
Shakespeare Discussion Group
Henry VI
Tuesdays July 26, August 30, September 27
4 – 5 PM
Portsmouth Public Library – under the tent!
Hail patrons! Why, hast thou heard? Shakespearean discussion group is delving deep into the Henry plays! Thou ...
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Garden
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Library Garden
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Details:
Students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to join this book club IN PERSON!
This month's book will be Fish in a Tree
Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us in person outside for a fun discussion and activities....
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups are online only at this time.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today!
For more information about all our Language Discussion Groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/languagediscussiongroups.
Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
More Info
This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop,
Computer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Details:
Join library staff for an introduction to basic 3D design using a free web-based software called Tinkercad. We’ll meet the library’s 3D printers, learn the basic tools offered in Tinkercad, and start thinking in three dimensions! We’ll walk through c...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Film,
Garden & Nature,
Health & Wellness
Details:
Portsmouth Public Library and The ReFill Station present a special film screening of The Story of Plastic.
The Story of Plastic reveals the truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other pla...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
Cancelled
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
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.
No registration required.
This club is held in person at the library.
For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.
Everfair by Nisi Shawl
Tuesday September 27 | 7 PM
What if the African natives developed steam power ahead of their colonial oppressors? What might have come of Belgium's disastrous colonization of the Congo if the native populations had learned...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Details:
The library’s Local History series features authors and experts on local history topics. The series continues with Joseph Gluckert, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Historian and Museum Director, on the venerable heritage and rich tradition of the Shipyar...
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