Summer Reading Kick-Off Party , Friday June 16
May 31, 2023Join Portsmouth Public Library for the return of our amazing Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party on Friday June 16th The field behind the library will be full of fun and games from 6 - 8 PM including inflatable obstacle course, popcorn, face painting, hula hooping and more!
Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibit & Demonstration , June 16-17
May 31, 2023Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about the practice and history in a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library. At 12:30 PM on Friday, June 16, an Ikenobo Ikebana exhibition will be unveiled in the library's lobby.
Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibit, June 16-17
May 31, 2023Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about the practice and history in an exhibition of Ikenobo Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library. At 12:30 PM on Friday, June 16, an Ikenobo Ikebana exhibition will be unveiled in the library's lobby. The exhibition runs from Friday, June 16 at 12:30 PM until Saturday, June 17 at 5 PM.
Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle, Thursday June 15
May 31, 2023Join us at the library in the Special Collections Room and be part of our Research Huddle! In sports, a huddle is when the players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
Halcyon Festival Children's Concert with PSO, Wednesday June 14
May 31, 2023Children, families, and classical music lovers are invited to a very special free performance at the library this month!
Needle Felting Workshop, Tuesday June 13
May 31, 2023Join staff librarians and crafters to learn the fun, simple, and satisfying art of needle felting in a free 90-minute class! Here's an opportunity to get creative and spend some time creating a cute bird out of wool roving material using a needle felting needle or barb.
Film Screening: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Thursday June 8
May 31, 2023Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
2023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 135 minutes.
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Book Launch Party with Local Author David McPhail, Tuesday June 6
May 31, 2023Join us for a special event with local bestselling children's book author and illustrator, David McPhail!
Summer Reading for All Ages!
May 30, 2023Log your reading and win prizes. This year's theme is ALL TOGETHER NOW...
Herb Gardening in Containers, Thursday June 1
May 15, 2023Purchasing fresh herbs at the grocery store can be expensive and time-consuming. In this free lecture, you will learn how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own herbs at home! Learn from local Master Gardener, Doris Buco the basics of herb gardening in containers.