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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 "Grades 3 - 5" group
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Grades 3 - 5
Lobby
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 "Grades 3 - 5" group
Aug-Sep
2025
The Dragon of PPL: A Library Treasure Hunt!
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
Adult,
Tween & Teen,
Tween (Grades 6 - 8),
Teen (Ages 13 - 18),
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Activity
Details:
Do you love puzzles and escape rooms? Are you looking for an hour or two of free fun for the whole family or friend group? Are you into gaming, D&D, or fantasy?
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
08/29/2025 @ 10:00am–09/30/2025 @ 8:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug-Sep
2025
Exhibit: Guatemalan Artesania
08/29/2025 @ 10:00am–09/30/2025 @ 8:00pm
Lobby
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibit
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
23
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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard!
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
Sep
27
2025
Sat
English Conversation Group
10:30am–11:30am
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 English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Mah Jongg
10:30am–12:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Hilton Garden Inn Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Details:
Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10:30 AM —12:30 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)
Macleod Board Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group
Sep
27
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
Sep
24
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
Hilton Garden Inn Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
26
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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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
Sep
26
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.
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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
Sep
22
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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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Grades 3 - 5
Program Type:
Book Club
Details:
Join Miss Gretyl for a NEW book club for students in grades 3-5! During our first meeting we will talk about books we liked over the summer, play some games, do some MadLibs, have some snacks and get our book for the October book club.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
World Affairs Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
World Affairs
Details:
Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom.
More Info
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
25
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
Sep
22
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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Creative Writing Group I
6:00pm–8:00pm
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 to 8 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)
Levenson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Film Screening: The Ballad of Wallis Island
6:00pm–8:00pm
Levenson Room
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Levenson Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teen (Ages 13 - 18)
Program Type:
Film
Details:
The Ballad of Wallis Island. 2025. PG-13. 100 minutes.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Library Branch:
Portsmouth Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion Group,
Health & Wellness
Details:
If you are a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, join us for a new online caregiver support group starting Tuesday September 23.
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