Button Up Energy Efficiency Workshop, Monday April 21
April 16, 2025The Button Up Workshop is a 1½ hour presentation plus Q&A about ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Join energy efficiency consultant, Ted Stiles for this free event. He will share energy-saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency program information.
Volunteer and Board Member Fair, Tuesday April 15
April 14, 2025Pro Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library are pleased to announce our Spring Volunteer and Board Fair, Tuesday, April 15 from 5:15 — 7:00 PM!
A Letter from the Director: Participating in Government
April 9, 2025Over the past few weeks at Portsmouth Public Library, we’ve received many calls, emails and visits from concerned library users worried about threats to library funding at the state and federal levels.
Historic Plaque Program- How to Research Your Historic Property, Sunday April 13
April 8, 2025Are you interested in preserving the unique history of your home? The Portsmouth Public Library and the Portsmouth Historical Society invite you to attend our information session to learn more about the Portsmouth Historic Plaque Program and the free research resources offered by the Portsmouth Public Library.
3rd Annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair, Friday April 11
April 2, 2025Every day is Earth Day! Join us to celebrate the world we live in at our third annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair on Friday April 11, 2025, from 4:30-7 PM at the Connie Bean Center at 155 Parrott Ave in Portsmouth.
Hygge at the Library! (Last of the Season), Monday April 7
April 2, 2025Hygge for You-gge
Drop in between 10 AM-7 PM
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."
Community Climate Conversations: Edible Gardens Where You Are, Wednesday April 2
March 31, 2025Edible Gardening Where You Are
Join us for another Community Climate Conversation sponsored by Portsmouth Climate Action, an affiliate of Seacoast C.A.N. and the Portsmouth Public Library. The topic of our April conversation is "Bring your food source closer."
The Lost North End Film Screening & Discussion with the Filmmakers, Tuesday April 1
March 31, 2025The Lost North End: A Tale of Wreckage and Resilience
Film screening and Q&A with the filmmakers
Closing early Friday April 18
March 24, 2025The library will also be closed on Sunday April 20.
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Guitar Sundays @PPL: Featuring Duo Molinos, Sunday March 30
March 23, 2025Join us at the Portsmouth Public Library on Sunday March 30 for a free classical guitar concert featuring Duo Molinos: Dan Acsadi, guitar, and Leticia Prieto Alvarez, voice, viola.
Registration is not required, but space is limited so arrive early to secure a seat. Free and all are welcome!