News & Announcements

The Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth NH 400, the Friends of the South End and the Citywide Neighborhood Committee have been collaborating on a Historic House Plaque Program.

Presented by J. Dennis Robinson

As we enter the last month of the year, taking time to pause and reflect on 2023 will help us prepare and plan with intention.

Come join the Planner Society to curate your own Year End Review, using reflection questions to help you evaluate 2023 and make choices about the new year.

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our World Affairs Discussion group.

This program is offered online at the moment. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

Join us on Sunday December 3rd at 3 PM in the Portsmouth Public Library's Levenson Community Room for a fantastic free classical guitar performance by Catherine O'Kelly. Catherine O’Kelly is a classical guitarist who performs throughout New England as a soloist and a chamber musician.

A sad tale's best for winter: I have one of sprites and goblins… For the blustery month of November Shakespeare discussion group will discuss The Winter’s Tale for our final meeting of 2023, then we shall exit… perhaps not pursued by a bear!

New Hampshire has attracted and inspired artists since the colonial era. What is distinctive about the art made here? This program will consider works by itinerant and folk painters, landscape artists drawn to the state's scenic vistas, and modern artists that adopted bold styles to depict everyday life in the Granite State.

Do you have questions about Medicare? Not sure about the best plan for you?  By attending this free, informational class you will have a better understanding of the basics of Medicare.

Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!

We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff Nicole and Michaela in the Levenson Room on the third Friday of the month for a relaxing end-of-week drop-in craft time. Seek help on a crafting hurdle, get advice on a tricky mending project, or share your expertise with fellow local crafters.