Prince Whipple, a young native of Africa, was transported during the Atlantic slave trade to America, and detained in slavery by William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1779, Prince Whipple, together with 19 other enslaved Africans, submitted a Petition for Freedom to the New Hampshire state legislature.

Molly Meng, artist and founder of the Traveling Postal Club, will lead a workshop on creating Mail Art. We will learn how to craft lovely postcards while Molly shares ways to create connections through letter writing. Supply packets will be available to pick up at the library about a week before the event.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and supply packet. 

Do you have questions about Medicare? Not sure about the best plan for you?  By attending this free, informational class you will have a better understanding of the basics of Medicare. It will also help you know your options and provide you with the tools you will need to determine the plan best suited to your needs in time for the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15th to December 7th. The presentation uses relatable, easy-to-understand language.

Registration is optional. By registering, you will receive an email reminder. 

2023. PG. 116 Minutes.

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Join us in the Levenson Community Room. Registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. All are welcome!

Join us from April 30 through June 1 to view a new photography exhibit, The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley. On Wednesday May 8, we will host a Meet the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 PM. All are welcome to stop by and refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required.

The Library is committed to providing programs to educate, engage, and inform. This election year, it seems more important than ever to have conversations about solving problems facing the state and nation.

Join us on Sunday May 5 at PMAC for our monthly Guitar Sundays concert at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Classical guitarist Dave McLellan and Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform Espanoleria: A Spanish song experience for voice and guitar. Music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Federico Garcia Lorca, and Manuel de Falla.

Registration is not required. Join us at the Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC), 973 Islington Street, Portsmouth.

We recognize one aspect of the importance of trees in this time of climate change—their role in keeping the natural world in balance by reducing carbon in the atmosphere. At the same time, forests are steadily disappearing, mostly due to our appetite for wood products, including wood as fuel, and our clearing them to make room for planting crops and grazing animals. Climate change also stresses trees and their habitats. We can play a mitigating role, though: we can help by planting the right trees in season as part of an ecosystem.

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime 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! Pick up a video recording of the play to view at your leisure, and then join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM to discuss your experience with The Bard’s work.