Writing a Legacy Letter Workshop, Saturday April 26
April 23, 2025Writing a “Legacy Letter”: Sharing Your Values with Loved Ones: An interactive workshop led by Jay Sherwin
City Establishes Below Market Rate Housing Trust Fund to Receive and Distribute Funds to Create and Retain Housing
April 22, 2025The Portsmouth NH City Council has voted to accept the recommendations of the Housing Blue Ribbon Committee and the City Trustees of Trust Funds to establish a Below Market Rate Housing Trust Fund. The Trust will support the City Council’s goal to enhance the supply of housing choices, specifically the supply of below market rate housing options and will be overseen by the Trustees of the Trust Funds.
PPL Socials — Card Game Nite! Thursday May 1 at 6 PM
April 21, 2025We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about learning and playing simple Card Games!
City Helps Launch Community Resource Network Website and Directory
April 21, 2025Following the pandemic, the City of Portsmouth NH created the COVID Recovery Task Force (CRTF) to work with the City Health Department to address the needs identified by local health and human service agencies among vulnerable populations most impacted by COVID-19. One of the recommendations of the CRTF was that the Community Resource Network (CRN) directory of service agencies be converted from paper to a user-friendly, online resource searchable by service need.
City Earns 26th Tree USA Award, Plans Arbor Day Ceremony on April 25, 2025
April 17, 2025City of Portsmouth NH Plans Arbor Day Ceremony on April 25, 2025
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.
Eversource Begins Seasonal Pruning Around Utility Poles & Wires
April 16, 2025Eversource has informed the City of Portsmouth NH Department of Public Works (DPW) that they have begun the seasonal Citywide utility line clearance pruning efforts with their contractor Lewis Tree Service. The work is expected to continue through September on weekdays between 8 am and 3:30 pm. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic when single lane closures are needed.
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.