All Day |
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
11/27/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/01/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov-Feb
2023
Cold Weather Coat Swap
11/27/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/01/2024 @ 9:00pm
Lobby
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Activity,
Civics & Community,
Health & Wellness
Details:
The Community Coat Swap helps spread warmth in the community!
Need a coat or winter accessory?
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Branches:
Portsmouth Public Library
Description:
Closed for a staff professional development day.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
12/11/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/14/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec-Feb
2023
Take the Gratitude Challenge!
12/11/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/14/2024 @ 9:00pm
Lobby
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Activity,
Special Event,
Civics & Community,
Health & Wellness
Details:
With the end of the year upon us and the new year about to start, it is a great time to show kindness and gratitude in our community!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
01/29/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/02/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Levenson Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan-Mar
2024
Seacoast Camera Club "Made in New England"
01/29/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/02/2024 @ 5:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit
Details:
You are invited to view an exhibit of the work of members of the Seacoast Camera Club! This year the club has focused on the theme of "Made in New England"
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Homeschool Hangout: Special Exhibit with Seacoast ArtSpot
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Youth Services
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit,
Art & Culture
Details:
Seacoast ArtSpot and PPL have been working with some talented homeschool students to create art for a special exhibit in the library! Come experience 2-D and 3-D art created by students between the ages of 4 and 12.
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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.
Jan
31
2024
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:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Join us for Lap Time! Lap Time is recommended for babies who are not yet walking 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 "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.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
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.
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
3
2024
Sat
Take Your Child to the Library Day
9:00am - 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),
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Special Event
Details:
We know EVERY day is take your child to the library day but this day will feature even more special activities to celebrate this day held at libraries across the country.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
29
2024
Mon
Hygge!
10:00am - 7:00pm
Levenson Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Hygge for You-gge
Drop in between 10 AM-7 PM
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
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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.
Jan
30
2024
Tue
Waddler Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
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:
18
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
30
2024
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:
The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Youth,
Toddler
Levenson Room
Closed
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Jan
31
2024
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:
Youth,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Join us 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 "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
Youth Services
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
3
2024
Sat
Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!
10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
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
3
2024
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.
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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.
Jan
31
2024
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 "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 "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Youth,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
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.
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.
Jan
30
2024
Tue
Homeschool Hangout : Special Series with Seacoast ArtSpot
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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),
Youth,
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Art & Culture,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Join Seacoast ArtSpot and PPL for a special art series culminating in a special Homeschool Art Show during the month of February.
Each week instructors from Seacoast ArtSpot will teach us a different technique.
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
29
2024
Mon
German Language Discussion Group
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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:
The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
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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
30
2024
Tue
Teen Book Club @ PHS
Closed
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Age Group:
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Details:
Come join us for Teen Book Club! Held at the high school during Flex Block, each month we discuss a book we read together and receive a new book to talk about the following month!
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This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Jan
29
2024
Mon
Middle School Mondays: Hygge Day
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity 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.
Jan
31
2024
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
1
2024
Thu
Crazy 8s Math Club for Grades K-2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Grades K - 2
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Where Math Meets Mischief!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Tween & Teen
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
Feb
1
2024
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
Program Type:
Activity,
Workshop,
Discussion Group,
Art & Culture,
Civics & Community,
Computer,
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.
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)
Hilton Garden Inn 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
1
2024
Thu
Babysitting Course
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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 "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 "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Youth Services
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 "Grades K - 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group.
Jan
29
2024
Mon
Chess Corner Youth Drop-In
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Grades K - 2,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity,
Civics & Community,
Gaming,
Science & STEAM
Details:
Chess players ages 5 - 18 are invited to share their strategies and play a few rounds! Bring a friend or stop by the library to see who’s playing. The library will provide a table setup; the rest is up to you!
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 "Adult" group.
Jan
29
2024
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 "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Jan
30
2024
Tue
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Measure for Measure
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Drama & Music
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Details:
How now, players? Tis a new year, and a new season of Shakespearean discussion group! Come!
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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)
Online
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Jan
31
2024
Wed
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,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
1
2024
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
Details:
The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.
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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.
Jan
29
2024
Mon
Weekly Meditation
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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,
Health & Wellness
Details:
Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.
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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
2024
Tue
Astrology 201
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,
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
31
Details:
Don't miss Astrology 201, it's for anyone who has attended Astrology 101 with Kate Sheridan in the past or for anyone who already has basic astrology skills.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
1
2024
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:
The Portuguese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
1
2024
Thu
Homeschool Art Reception!
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Levenson Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Event,
Art & Culture
Details:
Join us for an artist reception! Seacoast Homeschool learners will display their art at the library! We will enjoy small treats and beverages as we admire the talents of our community.
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
Macleod Board Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
30
2024
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Golem and the Jinni
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Board Room
Closed
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:
Book Club,
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
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.
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.
Jan
31
2024
Wed
Raising Culturally Competent, Anti-Racist Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Civics & Community,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
As parents and caregivers, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to foster the skills and compassion our children need to thrive in a diverse world.
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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