Film Screening: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, Thursday August 10
July 27, 20232023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 106 minutes.
Jarrett Krosoczka Author Visit, Wednesday August 9
July 27, 2023Join National Book Award finalist and author/illustrator of over FORTY books for children and teens, Jarrett J. Krosoczka for a special library visit! Mr. Krosoczka will talk about how he creates comics, provide some cartooning tips and do some live drawing! He will also take questions and sign books for those in attendance! Mr.
Seaside Escapes: The Art and Architecture of the New England Coast, Tuesday August 8
July 27, 2023Seaside Escapes: The Art & Architecture of the New England Coast
Exhibit — Mark Barnette: Wrong about everything. Images of Portsmouth’s North End on the brink of destruction, August 1-31
July 27, 2023Wrong about everything: Images of Portsmouth’s North End on the brink of destruction
Exhibit: August 1st – August 31st
Artist presentation and reception: Saturday August 12 at 2 PM
Library Building Open on Tuesday, July 18!
July 15, 2023We are pleased to announce that the library building will reopen to the public at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 18 and will continue to be open at normal hours.
Historic House Plaque Program, Tuesday July 25
June 29, 2023The Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth NH 400, the Friends of the South End, and the Citywide Neighborhood Committee are collaborating on a Historic House Plaque Program for 2023!
Women Pirates from Around the World, Wednesday July 26
June 29, 2023With the Tall Ships in port this month, you won’t want to miss this presentation and performance by Carol Busby featuring 5 historical women pirates from both near and far!
Community Touch-A-Truck, Friday July 28
June 26, 2023Back by popular demand!
Film Screening: Emily, Thursday July 27
June 26, 20232022. Rated R. Runtime 130 minutes.
Introduction to Rug Hooking, Saturday July 22
June 26, 2023Whether you are an experienced crafter or a curious beginner, this free workshop offers an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of rug hooking. Rug hooking is a versatile, relaxing, creative, and satisfying craft that combines traditional techniques with modern design to create beautiful, textured pieces of art.