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This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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.
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.
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
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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. Stop by the library to pick up a Gratitude Challenge Booklet filled with 30 ideas to show kindness or gratitude to our community helpers or anyone you appreciate! ...
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec-Jan
2022
All Day 12/5 - 1/26
Levenson Room
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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
In anticipation of Portsmouth's upcoming 400th Anniversary year, the Portsmouth Public Library will focus attention on our beautiful surroundings, and local ...
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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.
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
10:00am - 12:00pm
Levenson Room
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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. The library will provide some STEM toys an...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
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:
Beginning in November 2022, this Language Discussion Group will meet in the library and online for the fall and winter.
To join online, click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
Please note that each group is vo...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Dec
24
2022
Sat
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.
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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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Dec
21
2022
Wed
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
23
2022
Fri
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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.
Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are no...
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Dec
22
2022
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Levenson Room
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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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
23
2022
Fri
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.
Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teacher and may have no native speakers. However,...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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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?!
Get one-on-one help with these questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library. From library digita...
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Teen Book Club @ PHS
Age Group:
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion Group
Registration 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!
This month’s book will be Our Stories Carried Us...
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Dec
19
2022
Mon
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
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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!!!
Come on over, hang out with your friends, have some fun (and maybe a snack)!
Want to see a part...
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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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration 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. This book club does not teach reading, rather the goal is intended to foster...
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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.
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
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! Challenges may include bu...
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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.
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
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. Drop in to watch and make TikToks, try new tools...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
19
2022
Mon
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 Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Dec
21
2022
Wed
Cancelled
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
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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
Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us in person outside for a fun discussion and activities...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
22
2022
Thu
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
19
2022
Mon
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.
The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal
Monday December 19 | 7 PM
Edmund de Waal is a world-famous ceramicist. Having spent thirty years making beautiful pots―which are then sold, collected, and handed on―he has a particular se...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
20
2022
Tue
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.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Tuesday December 20 | 7 PM
In the holy city of Tova, the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial even proscribed by the Sun Pr...
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