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06/06/2022 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2022 @ 9:00pm
All Ages,
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adult" 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.
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.
Jun-Aug
2022
The Search for Millie Scavenger Hunts!
06/06/2022 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2022 @ 9:00pm
Lobby
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages,
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Special Event
Details:
The Search for Millie: The South Mill Pond Monster
June 6 – August 31
More Info
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
06/14/2022 @ 9:00am - 07/14/2022 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Levenson Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun-Jul
14
2022
Exhibit: Racial Unity Team's Art & Poetry Challenge
06/14/2022 @ 9:00am - 07/14/2022 @ 9:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture,
Civics & Community
Details:
Visit Portsmouth Public Library’s Levenson Community Room for Racial Unity Team’s exhibit of the results from its fourth annual Art & Poetry Challenge to New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast communities.
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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06/16/2022 @ 9:00am - 08/26/2022 @ 9:00am
All Ages
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun-Aug
2022
Exhibit: Land and Sea Creatures from Sea Change Farm
06/16/2022 @ 9:00am - 08/26/2022 @ 9:00am
Lobby
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture
Details:
In keeping with our summer reading theme, Oceans of Possibilities, Portsmouth Public Library will host an exhibit of ceramic land and sea creatures by artist Amy Nolan.
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Portsmouth Public Library
Description:
The library will not offer any programs or services.
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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.
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth
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.
Jun
25
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Age Group:
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth
Program Type:
Activity,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Let your imagination soar with new LEGO challenges and designs each week! Supplies will be available for children and families to use during regular library hours in the Youth Services Department.
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.
Youth,
Baby
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Jun
22
2022
Wed
Lap Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Field Beside Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
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!
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Field Beside Library
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.
Jun
20
2022
Mon
Tie Dye Party for Kids & Families
10:00am - 12:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Art & Culture,
Crafts
Details:
I think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??)
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 "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jun
21
2022
Tue
Sensory Play Tuesdays!
10:30am - 11:30am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Open sensory play for our youngest patrons under the library tent! This first-come, first-served program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Be prepared for a wet, mucky, messy or sandy time and of course - lots of fun!
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
21
2022
Tue
Spanish Language Discussion Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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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.
More Info
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
Youth
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jun
22
2022
Wed
Family Story Time!
10:30am - 11:00am
Field Beside Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Join us under the tent for outdoor Family Story Time! This Story Time is recommended for 6 months to 7 years old 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Youth,
Toddler,
Preschool
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jun
23
2022
Thu
Move & Groove Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Field Beside Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddler,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Get your dancing shoes on for this interactive storytime with songs, movement and stories! For children ages 2-6 and their caregiver.
Sign up required! Please call ahead for any changes.
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
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jun
25
2022
Sat
Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!
10:00am - 11:00am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Activity
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 under the library tent or in the library sunroom. It 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.
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Jun
25
2022
Sat
Mah Jongg
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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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.
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.
Jun
22
2022
Wed
Weekly Meditation
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Levenson Room
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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.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
24
2022
Fri
Italian Language Discussion Group
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
Our Italian Language Discussion Group is online only at this time.
More Info
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adult" 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.
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.
All Ages,
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adult" 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.
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.
Jun
25
2022
Sat
Portsmouth Public Library at Pride!
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Portsmouth Public Library at Pride!
Age Group:
All Ages,
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Special Event
Details:
Books to checkout, free books, pins and stickers! We'll have some great recommendations and we look forward to seeing you at the Pride Marketplace after the march.
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This event is in the "Youth" 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.
All Ages,
Youth,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Youth" 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.
Jun
22
2022
Wed
Halcyon Festival Children's Concert
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Youth,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Performance,
Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Children, families, and classical music lovers are invited to a very special free performance at the library this month!
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.
Jun
24
2022
Fri
French Language Discussion Group
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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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.
More Info
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
25
2022
Sat
Exhibit Reception: Racial Unity Team's Art & Poetry Challenge
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Special Event
Details:
Visit Portsmouth Public Library’s Levenson Community Room for Racial Unity Team’s exhibit of the results from its fourth annual Art & Poetry Challenge to
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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)
Field Beside Library
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.
Jun
20
2022
Mon
Tie Dye Party for Tweens and Teens
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Art & Culture,
Crafts
Details:
I think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??)
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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)
Field Beside Library
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.
Jun
22
2022
Wed
Tween and Teen Cupcake Decorating
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Field Beside Library
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Art & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Open to all tweens and teens, grade 6 and up.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
20
2022
Mon
World Affairs Discussion Group
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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 "Adult" group.
Jun
23
2022
Thu
Chinese Language Discussion Group
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Our Chinese Language Discussion Group is 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
23
2022
Thu
Ten Piscataqua Writers Book Signing
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Authors & Books
Details:
Join us for an outdoor book signing for Piscataqua Writers 2022, an anthology of outstanding regional writers. Meet the writers; and purchase a signed copy of the book!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
24
2022
Fri
Concert: Strathspey & Reel Society of New Hampshire
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Performance,
Drama & Music
Details:
Our annual evening of Scottish music, featuring members of the Strathspey and Reel Society of New Hampshire, returns on Friday, June 24 – and this year it’s outdoors.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
24
2022
Fri
We Craft! 🧶
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Garden
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Library Garden
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity,
Crafts
Details:
We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together!
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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.
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Online
Closed
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.
Jun
23
2022
Thu
Online Pajama Story Time
Closed
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
21
2022
Tue
Local History: F.O. Matthiessen & Russell Cheney - Portrait of a Marriage
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
History
Required
Seats Remaining:
41
Details:
F.O. Matthiessen was one of the foremost scholars of American literature of the 20th century. Russell Cheney was a well-known painter in the 1920s and 1930s in the Boston and New York art worlds.
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)
Field Beside Library
Closed
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Jun
24
2022
Fri
TAB Movie Night (ages 13+)
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Field Beside Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Film
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
Open to teens, ages 13+
Come eat some snacks and watch a movie in the field next to the library!
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