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Branches:
Portsmouth Public Library
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Branches:
Portsmouth Public Library
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
27
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.
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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)
OFF SITE
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
May
28
2025
Wed
Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard!
10:00am - 12:30pm
OFF SITE
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
OFF SITE
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Special Event,
Genealogy,
History
Details:
Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison?
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Macleod Board Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
31
2025
Sat
English Conversation Group
10:00am - 11:00am
Macleod Board Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
If you want to improve your English, join us at our new English Conversation 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.
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.
May
31
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.
May
31
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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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Macleod Board Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group.
May
31
2025
Sat
Poets' Workshop Group
11:30am - 1:00pm
Macleod Board Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Workshop,
Writing
Details:
Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!
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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.
May
28
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.
Adult
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
30
2025
Fri
Alzheimer's and Dementia: Ten Warning Signs
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Presentation,
Health & Wellness
Details:
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s:
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
30
2025
Fri
Italian Language Discussion Group
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
30
2025
Fri
French Language Discussion Group
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Macleod Board Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Macleod Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Language
Details:
The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library.
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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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.
May
27
2025
Tue
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Richard II
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! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
27
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.
May
29
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.
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
28
2025
Wed
Creative Writing Group I
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Activity,
Writing
Details:
The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group I which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom two Wednesdays a month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
27
2025
Tue
Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Cruel Prince
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.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black&n
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
27
2025
Tue
Local History: Brothels, Booze, and Badges
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
History
Details:
Brothels, Booze and the Badges of Portsmouth, NH (1895-1913) with Dr. David "Lou" Ferland
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