Local History: The Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth House and Five Women Named Sarah, Tuesday February 22
January 27, 2022Historian Sandra Rux explores the lives of five inhabitants of the Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth House, 1702 - 1841...
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation, Thursday March 3
January 27, 2022How do you create a character for D&D? How and why do characters do what they do? How do I determine my background, skills, or passive wisdom? Find out at this staff-led workshop for adults...
Genealogy Workshop - Hangroot: The Early Native and African-American Presence in Greenwich, CT - Sunday February 20
January 27, 2022Teresa Vega discusses the little known and long-lost community of Native and African Americans that preceded the 1640 founding of Greenwich, CT...
Organization Love Workshop, Thursday February 17
January 27, 2022Learn HOW to be better organized, and WHY being more organized can transform your life in so many ways, with Abbe Hardiman...
City promotes Christine Friese to Library Director
January 27, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine C. Friese to the position of Director of the Portsmouth Public Library, effective March 1, 2022.
The Planner Society Presents: Hand Lettering for Beginners, Tuesday February 15
January 24, 2022Learn the basics of hand lettering and make your own hand-lettered artwork, with Swetha Shenoy of The Paisley Corner...
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Titus Andronicus, Tuesday February 22
January 22, 2022How now, players? Come! to discuss the Bard's first, and bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus!
Find out more and register now!
City of Portsmouth Promotes Christine Friese to Library Director
January 21, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine C. Friese to the position of Director of the Portsmouth Public Library, effective March 1, 2022.
Cold Weather Coat Swap February 12 - March 31
January 21, 2022Share your unwanted cold weather garments with the community!
Portsmouth Public Library will hold a Coat Swap from February 12 – March 31 in the library’s lobby.
All Events Now Online or Outside Only!
January 11, 2022Portsmouth Public Library is suspending all indoor events for the time being. Please visit our online calendar for up-to-date listings: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/