Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/23)	Mon (11/24)	Tue (11/25)	Wed (11/26)	Thu (11/27)	Fri (11/28)	Sat (11/29)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Exhibit: Surfrider Foundation with Rebecca McGee Tuck 11/03/2025 @ 2:00pm–12/05/2025 @ 12:00pm All Ages Lobby This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit, Garden & Nature Details: The Surfrider Foundation NH chapter has partnered with local artist and ocean activist, Rebecca McGee Tuck, to present this informative, creative and eye-opening exhibit. More Info Please check the calendar before you visit. Exhibit will be available for viewing when there is not an event or meeting in progress.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Coat Swap All Day 11/15–1/31 All Ages Lobby This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Details: Cold Weather Coat Swap November 15 – January 31 Donations accepted November 3 – January 17 Portsmouth Public Library Lobby
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10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Hygge! 10:00am–7:00pm All Ages Levenson Room This event is in the "All Ages" group 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: Activity Details: Hygge for You-gge Drop in between 10 AM- 7 PM hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/ noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or wel	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waddler Story Time! 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddler, Preschool Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Details: Waddler Time is back for our younger toddlers AND caregivers! Mobile 1s and 2s will engage in the five building blocks of literacy (SING, TALK, READ, WRITE AND PLAY) through this interactive storytime! This event is in the "Adult" group Spanish Language Discussion Group 10:30am–11:30am Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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 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 Baby Laptime Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Baby Levenson Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Baby" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Youth, Baby Program Type: Story Time Details: Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets.			This event is in the "All Ages" group English Conversation Group 10:30am–11:30am All Ages Macleod Board Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Mah Jongg 10:30am–12:30pm All Ages Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation 12:15pm–1:00pm Adult, Tween & Teen Levenson Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Adult, Tween & Teen Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness Our Weekly Meditation will now be hosted in the Levenson Room AND online, every Wednesday from 12:15 - 1 PM! Attend in person or via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more about our volunteer instructors, at cityofportsmouth.com/library/weekly-meditation. No registration required. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
1 pm	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 This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Imaginarium with Susie Maguire 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Levenson Room Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Levenson Room Age Group: Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8), Youth, Grades K - 2, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Story Time, Activity, Workshop, Special Event, Art & Culture, Drama & Music Registration Required Details: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” -Albert Einstein Einstein was right, and never more so than now.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group German Language Discussion Group 2:30pm–4:00pm Adult Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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 Program Type: Discussion Group, Language Details: The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room.
3 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Guitar Sunday: Bob Halperin 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Levenson Room This event is in the "All Ages" group 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: Performance, Drama & Music Details: Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string archguitar! Guitar Sundays is a series of monthly free concerts that showcase a rich lineup of guitar talent from New Hampshire and the greater Boston area. The program is co-presented by Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) and Portsmouth Public Library, in association with the Boston Classical Guitar Society and curated by Mitch Shuldman. This series is free and open to the public and audiences of all ages! Registration is not necessary. The location alternates between PMAC and the library, so please read the event listings for details. Thank you to Service Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this series. BOB HALPERIN	This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Middle School Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Tween & Teen, Tween (Grades 6 - 8) Youth Services This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group This event is in the "Tween (Grades 6 - 8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Services 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!!!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Grades 2/3 Book Club 3:30pm–4:15pm Youth, Grades K - 2 Levenson Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2" group Closed 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 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Details: Before there was Ivy & Bean, or Clementine or Stink- Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry was on the scene. Spirited fun and friendship reign supreme! More Info Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Book Club for Grades 3-5 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Grades 3 - 5 Youth Activity Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3 - 5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3 - 5 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 World Affairs Discussion Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" 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 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 Available online on the Zoom platform. Questions or trouble connecting? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Shakespeare Discussion Group: Troilus and Cressida 4:00pm–5:00pm Adult, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Hilton Garden Inn Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen (Ages 13 - 18)" group Closed 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, Teen (Ages 13 - 18) Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Group, Drama & Music Registration Required 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!
5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult OFF SITE Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Portsmouth Public Library Room: OFF SITE Age Group: Adult Program Type: Activity, Discussion Group, Authors & Books, Language Details: Take English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in Portsmouth!	Closing LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Portsmouth Public Library
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group Weekly Meditation 6:00pm–6:45pm Adult, Tween & Teen Hilton Garden Inn Room This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen" group 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: Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Open 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, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Adult" group Speculative Fiction Book Club: Station Eternity 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Macleod Board Room This event is in the "Adult" group 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 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. Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty