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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 "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.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
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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,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Special Event,
Authors & Books,
Civics & Community,
Crafts,
Garden & Nature,
Language
Details:
Each year we are excited to join libraries nationally to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day!
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.
Jan-Mar
2023
Seacoast Camera Club: Annual Photography Exhibit
All Day 1/30 - 3/2
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,
Art & Culture
Details:
You won't want to miss the annual Seacoast Camera Club exhibit in the Levenson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library!
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This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Baby,
Toddler
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Baby Laptime Story Time
9:30am - 10:00am
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:
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Details:
Join us INSIDE for 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 "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.
Cancelled
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Levenson Room
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.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Cancelled
Family Story Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Authors & Books
Details:
CANCELLED! BUT JOIN US LATER IN THE DAY FOR SPECIAL STORY TIMES IN ITALIAN, SPANISH AND FRENCH!
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.
Jan
31
2023
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:
Details
For the winter of 2022-2023, the Spanish Language Discussion Group will meet at the library and online.
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This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Toddler
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Toddler Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
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:
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Details:
Join us INSIDE for books, songs, and rhymes at a 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.
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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.
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
Waddler Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
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,
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Details:
Join us for Waddler Time! This is a story time designed for our mobile young patrons ages 1-3 yrs. We will do lots of songs, rhymes and dancing.
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
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.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Authors & Books
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 in the Youth Services area of the library and 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.
Feb
4
2023
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:
Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!
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.
Feb
1
2023
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,
Health & Wellness
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
3
2023
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:
The Italian Language Discussion Group will meet online for the winter of 2022-2023.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
3
2023
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:
Our French Language Discussion Group is meeting at the library during the winter of 2022-2023.
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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
Levenson Room
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.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Italian Language Story Time
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Special Event,
Authors & Books,
Language
Details:
Join us for a special Italian language story time with "Professoressa" Marissa Bognanno! Through a generous grant, all third through fifth graders at the three public elementary schools in Portsmouth have been learning Italian this year with
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 "Adult" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
German Language Discussion Group
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Macleod Board Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
The German Language Discussion Group will meet in the MacLeod Board Room for the winter of 2022-2023.
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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.
Jan
31
2023
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 "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
Levenson Room
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.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Spanish Language Story Time
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Story Time,
Activity,
Special Event,
Authors & Books,
Language
Details:
Join us for a special Spanish language story time with native Spanish speaker and early childhood educator Kari Taylor. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more! This story time is recommended for all ages. No registration is required.
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 (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Jan
30
2023
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.
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.
Feb
1
2023
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 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!
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This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
Crazy 8s Math Club for Grades K-2
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Crazy 8s Math Club for Grades K-2
Age Group:
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Activity,
Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Where Math Meets Mischief!
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.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
Hive Mind Media Hangout
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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,
Art & Culture,
Civics & Community,
Drama & Music,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Today we'll be learning about the FLICC misinformation model with Cranky Uncle! Link: https://crankyuncle.com/game/
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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
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.
Feb
3
2023
Fri
Babysitting Course
3:30pm - 5:15pm
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:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
30
2023
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
2
2023
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.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Astrology 201- Rescheduled to 1/30 due to weather
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop,
Art & Culture,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
37
Details:
Due to the weather, this program has been rescheduled for Monday, January 30 at 6:30 PM.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
Portuguese 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,
Art & Culture
Details:
Join us for our newest language discussion group, Portuguese! This group meets online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
Film Screening: Groundhog Day!
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Film
Details:
Groundhog Day
1993. Rated PG. 101 min
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club: All Systems Red
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.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
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
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Local History: Indigenous Stories Series — An Unbroken Circle - Indigenous Communities and the Seacoast
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
History
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective members to hear how their work is reframing New Hampshire’s history from an Indigenous perspective.
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