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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar-Apr
2023
Art Exhibit: SPLASH! The Art of Portsmouth's Young People Through April 27
All Day 3/11 - 4/27
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture
Details:
In this 400th year of Portsmouth celebration, SPLASH!, a celebration of youth art month, will again grace the walls of the Levenson Community Room and all the walls of the 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.
Apr
19
2023
Wed
Baby Laptime Story Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
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.
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.
Apr
22
2023
Sat
Family Story Time
9:30am - 10:00am
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,
Authors & Books
Details:
Join us in the Levenson Meeting Room each Saturday for Family Story Time! This story time is recommended for children ages 6 months to 7-years-old and their caregivers. Each week 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.
Apr
18
2023
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:
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.
Apr
19
2023
Wed
Toddler Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
Apr
20
2023
Thu
Waddler Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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.
Apr
22
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.
Apr
22
2023
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:
Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10 AM —12 PM!
More Info
Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
22
2023
Sat
Organic Gardening Series
10:30am - 12:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
104
Details:
Portsmouth Public Library presents a comprehensive organic gardening course presented by an experienced teacher and commercial vegetable grower.
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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.
Apr
19
2023
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,
Health & Wellness
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
21
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.
Apr
21
2023
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:
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Special Collections
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
16
2023
Sun
Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Collections
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Special Collections
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Workshop,
Genealogy
Details:
Join us at the library in the Special Collections Room and be part of our Research Huddle! In sports, a huddle is when the players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
17
2023
Mon
German Language Discussion Group
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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:
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
18
2023
Tue
Drop In Device Help
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? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Closed
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Apr
18
2023
Tue
Middle School Book Club
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Middle School Book Club
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Middle School Book Club meets every month. This month we will be meeting in the Portsmouth Middle School during Success Period!
This month’s book is Grayson
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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.
Apr
17
2023
Mon
Middle School Mondays
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!!!
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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
Closed
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.
Apr
18
2023
Tue
Cooking with Misa's Clean Kitchen
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Cooking with Misa's Clean Kitchen
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Special Event,
Health & Wellness,
Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Join Misa's Clean Kitchen at COMMUNITY CAMPUS for a series of fun cooking classes. Each week will feature a new recipe for students to make and try. This class is geared toward elementary school aged students.
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.
Apr
18
2023
Tue
Blast Off Book Club
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Details:
Blast Off book club is for emerging readers in grades K-2 (at all reading levels!) We will discuss our 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.
Apr
19
2023
Wed
LEGO Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
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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.
Apr
20
2023
Thu
Crazy 8s Math Club for Grades K-2 Session 2
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Crazy 8s Math Club for Grades K-2 Session 2
Age Group:
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Activity,
Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Where Math Meets Mischief Session 2!
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.
Apr
20
2023
Thu
Hive Mind Media Hangout
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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:
Activity,
Workshop,
Discussion Group,
Art & Culture,
Civics & Community,
Drama & Music,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Hive Mind is a collaborative media space for middle and high schoolers. Stop by the Levenson Room to watch and make short videos, try new tools, and discuss online trends! Oh, and snacks. We have snacks.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
17
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
21
2023
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Sustainability Fair
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Activity,
Special Event,
Civics & Community,
Science & STEAM
Details:
We are pleased to partner with thirty-plus local organizations for the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair to be held Friday, April 21 from 4-7 PM at the Connie Bean Center (behind the library) at 155 Parrott Avenue.
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.
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Levenson Room
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.
Apr
21
2023
Fri
We Craft
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Activity,
Crafts
Details:
Join us for a special edition of We Craft! Library staff Nicole and Michaela will be crafting in the Levenson Room as they do on the third Friday of the month and they invite everyone to join for a relaxing end-of-week drop-in cra
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This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Youth Activity Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Apr
18
2023
Tue
Teen D&D Club
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Details:
ALL PLAYERS new to the club must email Andrew, the facilitator, and touch base when signing up for a session. Andrew's email: awhouldsworth@cityofportsmouth.com
ADVENTURE AWAITS!!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
20
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
17
2023
Mon
Climate Action Plan: Kickoff Meeting for Volunteers
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Details:
Come and learn about the plans for Portsmouth’s Climate Future and how you can help bring the community together to give input to and support the City’s upcoming climate action plan.
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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.
Apr
19
2023
Wed
The US and the Holocaust Documentary Film Screening & Discussion Series (6 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Presentation,
Film,
Civics & Community,
History,
World Affairs
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Ken Burns' PBS documentary, “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” is an examination of what American politicians, journalists, and civilians did and did not know about the Holocaust, and how they responded or didn’t respond to the atrocities.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
20
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Apr
20
2023
Thu
TICK TALK: Learn to Protect Yourself from Ticks & Tick-Borne Disease
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Levenson Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen
Program Type:
Presentation,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
46
Details:
We Know Ticks - Mainely Ticks Educational Workshop.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
17
2023
Mon
Nonfiction Book Club: The Collected Schizophrenias
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Board Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
17
2023
Mon
Local History: 2423 – Portsmouth in 400 Years
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,
Civics & Community,
History
Required
Seats Remaining:
109
Details:
As Portsmouth honors the 400 years since its settlement in 1623, memories and stories of the city’s past have sprung to the surface.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
19
2023
Wed
Planner Society: Heart Sparklers
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity,
Art & Culture,
Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:
Fellow planners, join us online via Zoom to create Heart Sparklers in April! You might be wondering, what are heart sparklers.
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