Summer Yoga, Tuesdays August 5 Through September 16
August 1, 2025Sage Clarke is here this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays through September 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library.
The Dragon of PPL: A Library Treasure Hunt! August 1 — September 30
August 1, 2025Do 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? Drop in to the library any time in August or September and take the Dragon of PPL challenge!
Community Touch a Truck, Friday August 1
July 26, 2025Back by popular demand!
PPL Socials: Portrait Paint Night! Thursday August 7
July 26, 2025We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low-stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about a portrait paint night!
Pajama Story Time with Miss Gretyl, Thursday July 24
July 22, 2025Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffie and meet Miss Gretyl in the sun room for pajama story time! This story time is geared toward children ages 2-5 and will feature bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Registration is requested but not required.
Film Screening: Jaws, Thursday July 24
July 18, 2025Jaws.
1975. PG. 124 minutes.
Join us to celebrate Shark Week and the 50th Anniversary of the release of the classic film, Jaws!
Racial Unity Team Exhibit, July 3-30
July 14, 2025An exhibit of 63 works of art and poetry by residents across eight New Hampshire counties will be displayed at the Portsmouth Public Library July 3-31, 2025.
We Craft, Friday July 18
July 14, 2025We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together!Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time.
Genealogy Workshop: Using Blogs to Share Family History, Thursday July 17
July 14, 2025Have you considered starting your own genealogy blog to share your stories from a family line or of a particular ancestor? Sharing your family history writing on an online platform can be both fun and easy to do! This talk will focus on the basics of creating a blog, covering all you need to know to get started.
Racial Unity Team — Community Dialogue & Reception, Saturday July 12
July 8, 2025As part of its ongoing community engagement, the Racial Unity Team, in partnership with the Portsmouth Public Library, invites you to participate in a Community Dialogue and Reception on Saturday, July 12, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM for the current Racial Unity Team Exhibit.