Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/19)	Mon (12/20)	Tue (12/21)	Wed (12/22)	Thu (12/23)	Fri (12/24)	Sat (12/25)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Exhibit: Peter's People 11/05/2021 @ 9:00am–12/30/2021 @ 9:00pm All Ages Levenson Room This event is in the "All Ages" group 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.
				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 Teen Takeout Delivery All Day Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Activity, Authors & Books Details: Teen Takeout is a fun book box for anyone in grades 6-12! Each box includes a book to keep, a snack, a themed activity, and some library swag. Teens may also choose to receive a book from the library collection in their box.		Closing LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY All Day 12/24–12/26 Branches: Portsmouth Public Library Description: The library will not offer any programs or services on Friday, December 24, 2021.
9 am				This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Outdoor Lap Time 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Baby Library Garden Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group 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 Registration Required 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group 10:30am–11:30am Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Outdoor Toddler Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler Library Garden Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group 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 Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Outdoor Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Preschool Library Garden Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 Registration Required 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.
11 am
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group 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 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 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
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–3:30pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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
3 pm		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 Middle School Monday Meet-Up: Digital Greeting Card 3:30pm–4:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room Closed 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 Closed 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 Registration Required Details: Drop in after school for some fun activities, crafts and games! Open to all students in grades 6-8- Masks must be worn at all times inside the building.		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 Digital Greeting Card Workshop for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Levenson Room Closed Registration Required 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 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 K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Activity, Crafts Registration Required Details: Create some holiday cheer with your very own digital greeting card! Follow along while Wayne from Sages Entertainment teaches you some basic coding skills with a festive twist.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Online Blast Off Book Club Meeting 4:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Grades K - 2 Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 2 Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group Details: Blast Off Book Club is our book club for emerging readers in grades K – 2. Currently we are offering Blast Off Book Club to go, with the option for a Zoom meet-up. Be sure to register for a Blast Off Book Club kit, available for pickup the week before the meeting! Registration required. Due to demand, the Blast Off Book Club kits are available to Portsmouth Public Library cardholders only. The discussion and activity guide is available for all to download. More Info This event will be held online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/news/onlineprograms.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Chinese Language Discussion Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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.
6 pm		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 Online Pajama Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Online Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Closed 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 Registration Required 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group LGBTQ Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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 LGBTQ Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. This book discussion is for those who identify as LGBTQ, or who simply want to learn more about LGBTQ stories, narratives and experiences. 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 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. Open Share! Tuesday December 21 \| 7 PM Bring your favorite LGBTQ+ stories and books to share and we’ll discuss and compare recommendations! This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Levenson Room This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Civics & Community Details: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who meet monthly to plan teen library programs and more. This month we will be meeting in the Levenson Room (the big room).