Amanda Lovelace and Parker Lee Poetry Reading, Monday April 3

Join Portsmouth Public library in welcoming Amanda Lovelace (she/they) and Parker Lee (they/them) for a poetry reading and Q&A over Zoom!

In celebration of National Poetry month we’re very excited to host Amanda, who is the author of several bestselling poetry titles, including their celebrated "women are some kind of magic" series, along with their partner Parker, who is a trans and non-binary poet and storyteller, as well as the author of “coffee days whiskey nights”.

Art Exhibit- SPLASH! Artist Reception, Sunday April 2

Join us on Sunday, April 2 from 2-4 PM to meet the artists and view their work at the reception for the annual exhibit of SPLASH! This exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations that showcase the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-12. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin as well as the Portsmouth Middle and High Schools.

Tick Talk: Learn to Protect Yourself from Ticks, Thursday April 20

Join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks on Thursday April 20 from 6:30-8 PM  to learn strategies to better protect your family from the ever-increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. At this free workshop, you will learn personal protection strategies for you, your family, and your pets, landscape modifications, and the life cycle of the deer tick. There will be time for Q & A with the experts. All attendees will receive a complimentary tick identification guide, bookmark, and pair of fine-pointed tweezers.  Registration is required.