New Digital Service: Candid with GuideStar and Foundation Directory!
February 26, 2025We now have in-library use of Candid! Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits and individuals serve their communities.
SPLASH! Exhibit, March 8 through April 21
February 24, 2025This annual art exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations showcasing the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-8. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin and the Portsmouth Middle School.
Film Screening: Summer of Soul, Thursday February 27
February 23, 2025Summer of Soul
2021. PG-13. 118 minutes.
Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care Workshop, Wednesday February 26
February 22, 2025Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care — From Complexity to Clarity: A Workshop and Conversation with Laura Cleminson, founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club.
Film Matinee: Hidden Figures
February 22, 2025Hidden Figures
2016. PG. 127 minutes.
Guitar Sundays @PMAC— Featuring David Newsam, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025Join us at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for an enjoyable and relaxing guitar performance by David Newsam. Mr. Newsam is a Berklee College of Music graduate and completed his studies in the Modern American Music program at Longy School of Music in Cambridge. He is an Associate Professor in Berklee's guitar department.
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: Eye on the Prize: Protests and Movements, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.” – Sun Tzu
We Craft! February 21
February 20, 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.
Guitar Sundays @PMAC: Featuring An Tran
February 14, 2025Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical Guitar, guitarist An Tran continues to impress audiences with his innate musicality and dynamic artistry.
Guitar Sundays @ PPL: Featuring Duo Molinos, Sunday March 30
February 14, 2025Join us at the Portsmouth Public Library on Sunday March 30 for a free classical guitar concert featuring Duo Molinos: Dan Acsadi, guitar, and Leticia Prieto Alvarez, voice, viola.