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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
11/05/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2021 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Levenson Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov-Dec
2021
Exhibit: Peter's People
11/05/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2021 @ 9:00pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture
Details:
Visit the Library’s Levenson Community Room through December 30 for Peter’s People. In this exhibit, local photographer and publisher Peter Randall generously shares images of his friends and relatives from Portsmouth and beyond!
More Info
Please check the calendar before you visit. Exhibit will be available for viewing when there is not an event or meeting in progress.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Youth,
Baby
Library Garden
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Dec
1
2021
Wed
Outdoor Lap Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Library Garden
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Library Garden
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Join us this winter for outdoor 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Spanish Language Discussion Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups will now be offered as a hybrid - attend in person or online!
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
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Youth,
Toddler
Library Garden
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Dec
1
2021
Wed
Outdoor Toddler Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Library Garden
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Details:
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes at an outdoor 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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Youth,
Preschool
Library Garden
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
2
2021
Thu
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Library Garden
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more in the library garden! This story time is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Please register each week you plan to attend.
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Dec
4
2021
Sat
Mah Jongg
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Program Type:
Activity,
Gaming
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.
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.
Youth
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Dec
4
2021
Sat
Reading Dogs - Graham!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Emerging readers! Read to one of our certified reading dogs in the sunroom each Saturday! Register for a 15-minute appointment by calling 603-766-1740 or asking at the Youth Desk or just stop by to say hi!
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Dec
1
2021
Wed
Weekly Meditation
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Program Type:
Activity,
Workshop,
Health & Wellness
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
3
2021
Fri
Italian Language Discussion Group
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups will now be offered as a hybrid - attend in person or online!
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
3
2021
Fri
French Language Discussion Group
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups will now be offered as a hybrid - attend in person or online!
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
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
29
2021
Mon
German Language Discussion Group
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups will now be offered as a hybrid - attend in person or online!
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Cancelled
Excel Charts
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Workshop,
Computer
We offer a number of staff-led, hands-on computer classes, free and open to everyone from the newest beginner to those looking to hone their skills. Computers are provided.
Registration is required, class sizes are limited.
For complete class descriptions, please visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/computer-classes or call the Reference Desk at (603) 766-1720 with questions.
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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.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
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.
Nov
29
2021
Mon
Middle School Monday Meet-Up
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Crafts,
Gaming
Details:
Drop in after school for some fun activities, crafts and games! Weather permitting, we'll be in the Library Garden, if it rains or gets too chilly, we will be in the Levenson Room!
More Info
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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 "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.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Online
Closed
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Nov
29
2021
Mon
Online Cooking with Misa's Clean Kitchen
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Workshop,
Health & Wellness,
Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Details:
Looking for nutrient-dense food options for your family? Want your children to have fun in the kitchen, while developing life-long kitchen skills?
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 "Adult" group.
Nov
29
2021
Mon
World Affairs Discussion Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
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.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Othello
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
44
Details:
What, ho, merry players! What is the reason for this terrible summons, thou might ask? Why, ‘tis a call for a meet of Shakespearean fellows at Shakespeare Discussion Group!
More Info
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This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Youth Activity Room
Closed
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Teen D&D
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Grades 4 & 5 Book Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Details:
Students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to join this book club. This month's book will be The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead.
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
2
2021
Thu
Chinese Language Discussion Group
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Language Discussion Groups will now be offered as a hybrid - attend in person or online!
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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6 pm |
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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 "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Cancelled
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Online
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 "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Nov
29
2021
Mon
Cancelled
Online Pajama Story Time
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Story Time,
Authors & Books
Put on your comfiest pajamas and join us on Zoom for stories, songs, and rhymes. This story time is for children of all ages.
Registration is required. Please register to receive the Zoom link by email.
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.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
30
2021
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn 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.
Throughout the summer, this book club will be held at Earth Eagle Brewings in Portsmouth.
For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.
Lanny by Max Porter
Tuesday November 30 | 7 PM
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