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This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group
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
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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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
07/15/2022 @ 12:30pm–07/16/2022 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Ikebana Exhibit
07/15/2022 @ 12:30pm–07/16/2022 @ 5:00pm
Lobby
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture,
Garden & Nature
Details:
Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come to a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
Jul
16
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 "Adult" group
Adult
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
10
2022
Sun
Sunday Summer Yoga
8:00am–9:15am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity,
Health & Wellness
Details:
This summer, Portsmouth Public Library will host a weekly outdoor yoga class for adults, in the field beside the library, every Sunday morning, June 26 to August 28, at 8 AM!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group
Youth,
Baby
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group
Jul
13
2022
Wed
Lap Time
9:30am–10:00am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby
Program Type:
Story Time
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 "Adult" group
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
12
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.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" 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 (Grades 6 - 8),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" 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
Jul
12
2022
Tue
Marine Debris Program and South Mill Pond Clean-Up
10:30am–12:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Presentation,
Special Event,
Garden & Nature,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Join Blue Ocean Society for a citizen science program! Learn about marine debris, help clean up around the South Mill Pond, and collect data. Recommended for elementary aged children 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
Youth
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jul
13
2022
Wed
Family Story Time!
10:30am–11:00am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Authors & Books
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
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jul
14
2022
Thu
Move & Groove Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddler,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity
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
Jul
16
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
Jul
16
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
Jul
13
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
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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
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
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
Jul
15
2022
Fri
Imagine That! Pop-Up Story Time
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Imagine That! Pop-Up Story Time
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Story Time,
Special Event,
Authors & Books
Details:
Join Portsmouth Public Library and the Portsmouth Historical Society for a special story time to celebrate the power of picture books and get excited about the "Imagine That!
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
15
2022
Fri
Italian Language Discussion Group
12:30pm–1:30pm
Macleod Board Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
Our Italian Language Discussion Group is online only at this time.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
11
2022
Mon
Fiction Book Club: Citizens Creek
1:00pm–2:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Details:
The library's Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 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 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.
Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy
Monday July 11 | 1 PM or 7 PM
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
Youth,
Grades K - 2
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group
Jul
12
2022
Tue
July Blast Off Book Club Meeting
1:00pm–1:30pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion Group
Details:
The Blast Off Book Club is designed for children in grades K-2. This month we will be discussing Marie's Ocean by Josie James
Join Mollie from 1-1:30 in the tent outside for book discussion, word games and fun!
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
15
2022
Fri
Ikebana Demonstration
1:00pm–2:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentation,
Art & Culture,
Garden & Nature
Details:
Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come to a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
15
2022
Fri
French Language Discussion Group
1:30pm–3:00pm
Macleod Board Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board 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.
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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
Jul
10
2022
Sun
Guitar Sunday: Michael Bester & Amanda Roeder
3:00pm–4:30pm
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:
Guitar Sundays: Live Guitar Performances
at Portsmouth Public Library & Portsmouth Music and Arts Center
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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
Jul
13
2022
Wed
Watercolor Kindness Cards for Tweens and Teens
3:00pm–4:00pm
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,
Workshop,
Art & Culture,
Crafts
Details:
Let's get crafty! Come learn how to make beautiful, thoughtful gifts and personal reminders that the world is filled with joy and care.
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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
Jul
14
2022
Thu
Babysitting Course
3:00pm–5:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop
Details:
It's that time of the year again!
Our ever-popular Babysitting Course is here!
Signups Required - online (you only need to sign up for the first day).
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group
Jul
11
2022
Mon
Grades 3 & 4 Book Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Details:
Students in grades 3 and 4 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!. This month's book will be Night Frights : The Haunted Mustache by Joe McGee.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
11
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
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This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group
Cancelled
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Field Beside Library
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group
Jul
12
2022
Tue
Cancelled
Teen D&D
5:00pm–7:00pm
Field Beside Library
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Field Beside Library
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Gaming
Details:
You must be signed up by Monday, July 11 if you are a new participant for this event. In notes when registering, please say your experience level with D&D.
ADVENTURE AWAITS!!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
14
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
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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
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
Jul
14
2022
Thu
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
11
2022
Mon
Fiction Book Club: Citizens Creek
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 Fiction Book Club meets the second Monday each month at 1 PM and 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 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.
Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy
Monday July 11 | 1 PM or 7 PM
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
12
2022
Tue
Local History: Hidden History of the New Hampshire Seacoast
7:00pm–8:30pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
History
Details:
The New Hampshire Seacoast has a wealth of overlooked history. Some remnants are hidden in plain sight and others are just plain hidden.
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