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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Youth,
Baby
Levenson Room
Open
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Baby Laptime Story Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Levenson Room
Open
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
120
Details:
Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Spanish Language Discussion Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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.
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
Open
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Waddler Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Levenson Room
Open
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
48
Details:
Waddler Time is designed for children ages 1 and 2 year old and their caregivers who are ready to READ, SING, TALK and PLAY!! We will use interactive songs, stories, and movement to build literacy and a love of libraries!
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.
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
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.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Toddler Time
10:30am - 11:15am
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Details:
Join us for Toddler Story Time! Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers 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 "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
31
2025
Fri
Bigs and littles Story Time
10:00am - 10:45am
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Baby,
Toddler,
Preschool
Program Type:
Story Time
Details:
Bigs and Littles Storytime is the newest addition to the line up!
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
31
2025
Fri
Spanish Language Discussion Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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 "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
1
2025
Sat
Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!
10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services
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
1
2025
Sat
Mah Jongg
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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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12 pm |
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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
29
2025
Wed
Weekly Meditation
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Levenson Room
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.
Jan
31
2025
Fri
Italian Language Discussion Group
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Macleod Board Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the MacLeod Board Room.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Nonfiction Book Club: In the Garden Behind the Moon
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
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.
In the Garden Behind the Moon by Alexandra Chan Monday January 27 | 1 PM
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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
2025
Fri
French Language Discussion Group
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
German Language Discussion Group
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Middle School Mondays
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
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
30
2025
Thu
LEGO Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Levenson Room
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 "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Youth
Youth Activity Room
Open
This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Middle School Book Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Open
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Youth
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Details:
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to meet with other readers to talk books and trivia!
Students can pick up the book at the library ahead of time and then join us for a fun conversation and related activities about the book.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
World Affairs Discussion Group
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
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Coriolanus
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion Group,
Drama & Music
Details:
How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion 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.
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Levenson Room
Open
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.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Babysitting Course
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Levenson Room
Open
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:
18
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
28
2025
Tue
ESL Classes — CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATION
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
OFF SITE
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with Exeter Adult Education offers adult English (ESL) classes to the Portsmouth Region at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Chinese Language Discussion Group
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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6 pm |
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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
27
2025
Mon
Weekly Meditation
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
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.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Creative Writing II- Full
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Details:
Due to the January 1 holiday, the Creative Writing Group II could not meet. Their second meeting of the month will be tonight instead. This group is full and requires registration.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Breaking Free: Options for Dealing with Debt
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Tax & Finance
Details:
Breaking Free: Options for Dealing With Debt The holidays are behind us and many of us have debt that seems overwhelming, but there are options, so don't despair.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Macleod Board Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
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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