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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 "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,
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Dec-Jan
2022
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
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,
Civics & Community
Details:
Take our Gratitude Challenge during the months of December 2022 and January 2023.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec-Jan
2022
Art Exhibit: Windows and Water - Paintings by Susan Bienen Johnson
All Day 12/5 - 1/26
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
Details:
ART EXHIBIT: WINDOWS AND WATER -- Paintings by Susan Bienen Johnson
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Youth
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
Homeschool Meet & Greet
10:00am - 12:00pm
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,
Youth
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Special Event,
Civics & Community
Details:
Homeschool families are invited to a meet & greet to share ideas for programs you might like to see hosted at the Portsmouth Public Library in the new year and to meet other local homeschooling families.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
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
Details:
Beginning in November 2022, this Language Discussion Group will meet in the library and online for the fall and winter.
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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
24
2022
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
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.
Dec
21
2022
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
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
23
2022
Fri
Italian Language 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,
Language
Details:
Beginning in November 2022, the Italian Language Discussion Group will meet online for the fall and winter.
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Dec
22
2022
Thu
Early Release Middle School Movie Marathon
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Program Type:
Film
Details:
Join us on this Early Release Day for a movie and snacks!
We'll have a few movies to choose from and vote on, and plenty of snacks to get you through!
Join us!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
23
2022
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
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
Drop-In Device Help
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
Details:
How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby or Hoopla? Send a text with a picture? Pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Closed
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
Teen Book Club @ PHS
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Teen Book Club @ PHS
Age Group:
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Teen Book Club returns this year during Flex Block at Portsmouth High School. Book club will meet each month and teens outside of PHS are still welcome to join – just please let us know in advance!
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Dec
19
2022
Mon
Middle School Mondays
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 (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!!!
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
Youth,
Grades K - 2
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
Early Chapter Book Club
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 K - 2
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
This book club is for early and independent readers in grades 1&2. We will discuss our early chapter book, complete an extension activity, and play literacy games.
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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.
Youth,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Levenson Room
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.
Dec
21
2022
Wed
LEGO Club
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:
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!
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 "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.
Dec
22
2022
Thu
Hive Mind Media Collective
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,
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
19
2022
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Cancelled
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Dec
21
2022
Wed
Cancelled
Grades 4 & 5 Book Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Details:
Students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to join this book club IN PERSON!
This month's book will be The Bicycle Spy
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
22
2022
Thu
Chinese Language 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,
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
19
2022
Mon
Nonfiction Book Club: The Hare with Amber Eyes
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 Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 1 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club: Black Sun
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
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 book club is currently offered online. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
For more book groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/book-discussion-groups.
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