Discovering Greenland 3/1 @ 3:30pm
February 24, 2026Join speaker Greg Smith for an immersive journey into the heart of this Arctic nation, exploring its deep history, its vibrant, resilient culture, and the profound effects of climate change.
Local History: NH Trivia Fact and Fancy 2/24 @ 6pm
February 17, 2026NH Trivia Fact and Fancy with Rebecca Rule
Hygge! 2/23 @ 10am-7pm
February 15, 2026Our popular cozy space is back! Drop in between 10 AM- 7 PM
Planner Society: Make Mail Art with Molly Meng! 2/11 @ 6:30pm
January 29, 2026Send some love in the mail this Valentine's Day with Molly Meng, founder of The Traveling Postal Club. We will cut, paste, collage, and more!
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talk 2/22 @ 2pm
January 21, 2026Portsmouth Public Library is proud to cohost another year of Black Heritage Trail NH's Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk Series!
Ask the Experts: Career & Skills 4/1 12pm-1pm
January 21, 2026Looking for a career boost or want to explore classes at Great Bay Community College? Registration encouraged.
Our next session features Great Bay Community College and WRNH representatives offering guidance on a tuition-free professional skills course as well as classes and certificates programs offered at GBCC.
Local History: A Place of Healing 1/20 @ 6:30pm
December 28, 2025A Place of Healing: A History of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
with Noreen Biehl
EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver 1/14 @ 5:30pm
December 15, 2025How do I help my child learn about race as a parent, educator, and caregiver? What are the roles I can play, what should I do, and what do I need to say?
LIBRARY CLOSED EARLY ON 12/31 - CLOSED 1/1
December 11, 2025The Library will close early on 12/31 @ 5pm and will be closed on 1/1/2026.
Library Closed Early 12/24, Closed on 12/25 & 12/26.
December 1, 2025The Library will close early on 12/24 @ 1pm and will be closed on 12/25 & 12/26.