Spec Fic Book Club: Never Let Me Go, Tuesday October 29
October 29, 2024The library's Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the final Tuesday each month at 7 PM. All are welcome.
Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card.
Registration is optional - register to receive reminders!
Medicare Basics, Tuesday October 29
October 29, 2024Do you have questions about Medicare? Not sure about the best plan for you? This lively, informative class will help you understand the basics of Medicare in relatable, easy-to-understand language. It will also help you better understand your options and provide tools that will be valuable in determining the plan best suited to
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Julius Caesar, Tuesday October 29
October 29, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
Poets' Workshop Group, Saturday October 26
October 26, 2024Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish!
Outreach: Fall Family Fun Fest!, Saturday October 26
October 26, 2024Join us at the fourth annual Fall Family Fun Fest at Community Campus! It is a lot of fun with activities, food, music and more! If you want to get in the spirit, costumes are encouraged!
We will offer a story time, temporary tattoos, library cards for Portsmouth residents, free books and more!
Film: Thelma, Thursday October 24
October 24, 2024Thelma.
2024. PG-13. 97 Minutes.
Button Up Energy Efficiency Workshop, Wednesday October 23
October 23, 2024Button Up Workshop is an hour-long presentation that will teach you ways to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Local History: Ku Klux Klan in NE in the 1920's, Tuesday October 22
October 22, 2024Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution targeting mainly African-Americans. But in the 1920s the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North and West, as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor.
City of Portsmouth NH DPW Asks “Rake It or Leaf It?”
October 22, 2024The leaves are falling and DPW is collecting yard waste during curbside pickups and at the Recycling Center. The DPW Stormwater Division suggests there are alternatives to raking and bagging.
As part of its “Think Blue” public awareness campaign, the Division provides “Rake It or Leaf It?” best practices when it comes to autumn yard work (and has produced a YouTube video to make the point humorously: portsnh.co/rakeorleaf).
Weekly Meditation, Monday Evenings & Wednesdays at Noon
October 21, 2024Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or attend online via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience.